RPR RPR Certification Requirements and Professional Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which organization administers the RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certification?
- National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) (Correct answer)
- American Association of Professional Reporters (AAPR)
- National Stenography Certification Board (NSCB)
- Federal Court Reporters Guild (FCRG)
Correct answer: National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
The NCRA administers the RPR and all other professional court reporting certifications in the US.
Question 2: What minimum speed must candidates demonstrate on the RPR skills component?
- 225 words per minute (Correct answer)
- 200 words per minute
- 180 words per minute
- 250 words per minute
Correct answer: 225 words per minute
RPR candidates must demonstrate the ability to write at 225 words per minute with 95% accuracy.
Question 3: What accuracy percentage is required to pass each leg of the RPR skills exam?
- 95% (Correct answer)
- 90%
- 98%
- 85%
Correct answer: 95%
Each RPR skills leg requires a 95% accuracy rate, meaning no more than 5 errors per 100 words.
Question 4: How many legs make up the RPR skills examination?
- Three legs: literary, jury charge, and testimony (Correct answer)
- Two legs: literary and Q&A
- Four legs: literary, medical, legal, and jury charge
- One continuous leg at 225 wpm
Correct answer: Three legs: literary, jury charge, and testimony
The RPR skills test consists of three legs — literary, jury charge, and testimony — each at 225 wpm.
Question 5: Which component of the RPR exam tests knowledge of professional practices, transcription, and ethics?
- The written knowledge component (Correct answer)
- The oral examination
- The practical simulation test
- The peer review component
Correct answer: The written knowledge component
The written knowledge examination tests a reporter's understanding of professional standards, law, and transcription practices.
Question 6: How long is the RPR certification valid before continuing education is required?
- Three years, with 30 CE credits required for renewal (Correct answer)
- One year, with 10 CE credits required for renewal
- Five years, with 50 CE credits required for renewal
- Lifetime with no renewal requirement
Correct answer: Three years, with 30 CE credits required for renewal
The RPR credential requires renewal every three years with 30 hours of continuing education.
RPR RPR Certification Requirements and Professional Standards 1
Which organization administers the RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certification?