RMR Stenographic Technology & CAT Software

Question 1

What does CAT stand for in court reporting?

Accepted Answer

Computer-Aided Transcription

Answer

Computer-Aided Transcription software translates stenographic keystrokes into English text, manages dictionaries, facilitates editing, and produces formatted transcripts.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a steno machine's paper tape?

Accepted Answer

To create a physical backup record of all stenographic strokes for reference during transcript editing

Answer

While modern machines primarily store strokes digitally, the paper tape provides a tangible backup that reporters can reference when editing transcripts, verifying strokes, and resolving translation questions.

Question 3

What is 'global editing' in CAT software?

Accepted Answer

A feature that allows the reporter to change a specific word or phrase throughout the entire transcript at once

Answer

Global editing (search and replace) enables reporters to correct a recurring mistranslate or spelling throughout the entire transcript simultaneously, significantly speeding up the editing process.

Question 4

What is an 'untranslate' in CAT software?

Accepted Answer

A steno stroke that does not match any entry in the reporter's dictionary and appears as raw steno in the transcript

Answer

Untranslates appear as steno outlines (e.g., STPR/KWRO) in the text when the CAT software cannot find a matching dictionary entry. Reporters must define these strokes and resolve them during editing.

Question 5

What is 'job management' functionality in CAT software?

Accepted Answer

Features for organizing, archiving, and retrieving transcript files, including case information, billing, and client management

Answer

CAT software job management tracks all aspects of transcript production: case details, turnaround deadlines, page counts, billing rates, client information, and delivery status for each reporting assignment.

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RMR Stenographic Technology & CAT Software