Realtime Captioning Techniques Flashcards

Which steno technique helps reduce untranslated strokes when writing proper nouns not in the dictionary?

Answer: Fingerspelling using brief phonetic steno strokes

Fingerspelling or using phonetic steno outlines allows captioners to write unfamiliar proper nouns in a way that approximates their spelling.

In realtime captioning for broadcast TV, what standard governs caption timing and formatting?

Answer: FCC regulations under the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act

The FCC enforces caption quality standards for broadcast television, including accuracy, timing, and completeness under federal law.

What is 'stacking' in realtime captioning?

Answer: When text lines accumulate faster than they can be read on screen

Stacking occurs when captions build up on screen faster than viewers can read them, often caused by the captioner writing too far ahead.

Which practice most directly improves a captioner's realtime accuracy rate over time?

Answer: Regular dictionary maintenance and expansion of steno briefs

Maintaining and expanding the personal steno dictionary reduces conflicts and untranslated strokes, directly improving realtime accuracy.

A realtime captioner working in a courtroom must display text on a judge's laptop. Which connection type is most reliable?

Answer: Wired serial or USB connection directly to the CAT software

Wired connections are the most reliable for in-person courtroom realtime feeds because they eliminate wireless interference and latency.

What is the recommended minimum realtime accuracy rate for captioners providing CART services to deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals?

Answer: 98%

CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) providers are generally expected to maintain at least 98% accuracy to ensure effective communication access.

In realtime captioning, what does the acronym CART stand for?

Answer: Communication Access Realtime Translation

CART stands for Communication Access Realtime Translation, a service providing real-time text for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.