RPR RPR Certification Requirements and Professional Standards

Question 1

Which organization administers the RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) certification?

Accepted Answer

National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

225 words per minute

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

95%

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Three legs: literary, jury charge, and testimony

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

The written knowledge component

Answer

The written knowledge examination tests a reporter's understanding of professional standards, law, and transcription practices.

RPR - Registered Professional Reporter Practice Test