Realtime Captioning Techniques Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of stroke 'briefs' (abbreviations) in realtime captioning?

Answer: To write common multi-syllable words or phrases with fewer keystrokes, increasing speed

Briefs allow captioners to write frequently used words or phrases in one or two strokes instead of syllable by syllable, boosting speed and accuracy.

During a realtime CART session at a university lecture, a student complains that captions are appearing 5-10 seconds after speech. What is the most likely cause?

Answer: High network latency or buffering in the streaming software

A 5-10 second delay in a remote realtime feed is typically caused by network latency or streaming software buffering, not captioner writing speed.

Which of the following best describes 'realtime rough draft' output?

Answer: An unedited, immediate translation of steno strokes that will be refined in post-production

A realtime rough draft is the live, unedited output produced during a session that requires post-session editing before becoming a final transcript.

What ergonomic consideration is most critical for realtime captioners working long sessions?

Answer: Proper steno machine height and wrist positioning to prevent repetitive strain injuries

Incorrect wrist and machine height positioning during extended steno writing sessions is a leading cause of repetitive strain injuries among captioners.

In a realtime captioning context, what does 'Q&A' format refer to?

Answer: A transcript format alternating labeled speaker turns between question and answer

Q&A format labels alternating speaker turns as Q (questioner) and A (witness/answerer), commonly used in depositions and legal proceedings.

What is the significance of the NCRA's Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) credential in relation to realtime captioning?

Answer: It certifies competency in court reporting but does not specifically test realtime output quality

The RPR certifies general court reporting competency; realtime-specific credentials like the CRR (Certified Realtime Reporter) test actual realtime output quality.

A captioner is asked to provide 'offline' CART services. What does this term mean?

Answer: Captioning provided in person at the same physical location as the event, without internet streaming

Offline (or onsite) CART means the captioner is physically present at the venue and provides realtime text locally without remote streaming.