Speed and Accuracy in Stenographic Theory Flashcards

In stenographic theory, what is a 'brief form' or 'brief'?

Answer: A shortened stenographic outline for a frequently used word

A brief form is a memorized abbreviated stroke for a common word used to increase writing speed.

What does the term 'steno theory' refer to in court reporting education?

Answer: The systematic rules governing how words are encoded into machine shorthand strokes

Steno theory is the foundational system of rules that maps spoken words to shorthand key combinations.

What is 'realtime' reporting in the context of court reporting?

Answer: The instantaneous display of a stenographic translation on a screen as the reporter writes

Realtime reporting displays a translated transcript on connected devices simultaneously as the reporter writes.

What is the purpose of 'finger drills' in speed-building practice?

Answer: To build muscle memory and stroke accuracy for common word combinations

Finger drills develop automaticity and muscle memory so common strokes require no conscious thought.

In steno theory, what is a 'conflict' or 'steno conflict'?

Answer: When two different words produce the same steno stroke outline

A steno conflict occurs when a single outline could represent two or more different words, requiring resolution in the dictionary.

What is a 'stroke' in machine stenography?

Answer: The simultaneous depression of one or more keys to produce a syllable or word

A stroke in stenography is one simultaneous key press of multiple keys that encodes a syllable, word, or phrase.