RMR Advanced Realtime Reporting Techniques 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the significance of maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in realtime reporting?
- It is the industry standard threshold for professional realtime certification and client expectations (Correct answer)
- It is the minimum to avoid criminal penalties
- It only applies to closed captioning, not court reporting
- 95% accuracy is considered unacceptable in professional reporting
Correct answer: It is the industry standard threshold for professional realtime certification and client expectations
A 95% accuracy rate (or higher) is the benchmark for realtime certification tests and professional practice. This means no more than 5 errors per 100 words in realtime output.
Question 2: What is 'stacking' in steno writing?
- When strokes intended for separate words are inadvertently combined, producing incorrect translations (Correct answer)
- Placing multiple keyboards on top of each other
- Writing multiple transcripts simultaneously
- A technique for increasing writing speed
Correct answer: When strokes intended for separate words are inadvertently combined, producing incorrect translations
Stacking occurs when a reporter's fingers overlap between strokes, causing the machine to combine parts of separate words into one stroke, producing untranslate errors or mistranslations.
Question 3: What technology allows remote court reporting?
- Internet-based platforms that transmit audio and realtime text feeds to reporters working from remote locations (Correct answer)
- Fax machines for sending handwritten notes
- Mailing audio cassettes to reporters
- Telephone conference calls without visual components
Correct answer: Internet-based platforms that transmit audio and realtime text feeds to reporters working from remote locations
Remote court reporting uses internet-based conferencing platforms with integrated audio feeds and realtime text streaming, allowing reporters to work from any location with reliable internet connectivity.
Question 4: What is a 'brief' in stenographic writing?
- A shortened stroke sequence assigned to a frequently used word or phrase to increase speed (Correct answer)
- A legal document summarizing a case
- A short pause during testimony
- The opening statement by an attorney
Correct answer: A shortened stroke sequence assigned to a frequently used word or phrase to increase speed
Briefs are customized, abbreviated steno outlines that represent common words or phrases in fewer strokes than their standard theory would require, significantly increasing writing speed and efficiency.
Question 5: What continuing education requirements must RMR holders maintain?
- Continuing education credits must be earned in each certification cycle to maintain active RMR status (Correct answer)
- No continuing education is required after initial certification
- Only one hour per year of education is needed
- Education requirements apply only to RPR holders
Correct answer: Continuing education credits must be earned in each certification cycle to maintain active RMR status
NCRA requires all certified reporters, including RMR holders, to earn continuing education credits during each three-year certification cycle to stay current with technology, practices, and professional standards.
Question 6: What is the difference between the RPR, RMR, and RDR certifications?
- They represent increasing levels of speed and accuracy: RPR is entry-level, RMR is merit-level, and RDR is the highest diploma level (Correct answer)
- They are regional certifications for different parts of the country
- They certify different types of equipment proficiency
- They are three names for the same certification
Correct answer: They represent increasing levels of speed and accuracy: RPR is entry-level, RMR is merit-level, and RDR is the highest diploma level
RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) is the foundational certification. RMR (Registered Merit Reporter) requires higher speeds. RDR (Registered Diplomate Reporter) is the highest level, demonstrating elite skills.
RMR Advanced Realtime Reporting Techniques 2
What is the significance of maintaining a 95% accuracy rate in realtime reporting?