CLT Transcription Techniques

Question 1

What is a key requirement for accurate legal transcription?

Accepted Answer

Word-for-word accuracy

Answer

Using paraphrased content

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Interpreting legal intent

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Editing speaker grammar

Question 2

Which tool is most commonly used by legal transcriptionists?

Accepted Answer

Foot pedal

Answer

Digital camera

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Voice recorder

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Document shredder

Question 3

Why is timestamping important in legal transcription?

Accepted Answer

To track when each statement occurs

Answer

To monitor typing speed

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To add legal commentary

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To include speaker biographies

Question 4

What should a transcriptionist do when they cannot understand a word clearly?

Accepted Answer

Mark it as inaudible for review

Answer

Insert a probable word

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Skip the section entirely

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Use filler text

Question 5

Which formatting style is typically followed in legal transcripts?

Accepted Answer

Verbatim format

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Paraphrased format

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Bullet points

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Abbreviated text

Question 6

Why is speaker identification essential in legal transcripts?

Accepted Answer

To clarify dialogue attribution

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To count how many people were present

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To add titles and degrees

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To improve page design