FREE CRC Captioning Standards & Guidelines Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which organization sets national standards for captioning quality in the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

FCC

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ADA

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NCRA

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DOJ

Question 2

What does 'synchronous' mean in captioning?

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Timed with spoken audio

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Appears in large font

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Appears with visual changes

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Appears before speech

Question 3

Which element is essential to meet the 'completeness' standard in captioning?

Accepted Answer

All audible dialogue

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Paraphrased speech

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Speaker names only

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Summarized events

Question 4

How should background sounds be represented in captions?

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Describe them in brackets

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Ignore them

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Add in italics only

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Place at the end of the caption file

Question 5

What is the recommended reading speed for caption viewers?

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120–160 WPM

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60–80 WPM

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180–220 WPM

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Over 250 WPM

Question 6

Why should caption placement avoid overlapping with key visuals?

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To avoid viewer distraction

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To improve aesthetics

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To match audio cues

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To improve caption speed

Question 7

What is the best practice when multiple speakers are talking?

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Use speaker labels

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Show all text in uppercase

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Display one speaker only

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Use bold font only

Question 8

Which rule ensures captions are shown long enough to be read?

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Minimum 1 second display

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Always 3 seconds

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Based on font size only

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Random duration

Question 9

What does 'accuracy' in captioning refer to?

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Correct spelling and content

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Using synonyms

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Keeping captions short

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Matching visual style