RPR Speed and Accuracy in Stenographic Theory 2

Question 1

What is the function of a 'personal dictionary' in CAT (Computer-Aided Transcription) software?

Accepted Answer

A reporter-specific database mapping steno outlines to words for accurate translation

Answer

A personal dictionary contains customized steno-to-word mappings that improve translation accuracy for each reporter.

Question 2

What does 'CAT software' stand for in court reporting technology?

Accepted Answer

Computer-Aided Transcription software

Answer

CAT software translates stenographic strokes into readable text automatically in real time or during playback.

Question 3

What is a 'glob' or 'phrase' in stenographic writing?

Accepted Answer

A single stroke that represents an entire phrase or multi-word expression

Answer

A phrase stroke (glob) encodes a common multi-word sequence in a single steno stroke to accelerate writing speed.

Question 4

When practicing to reach 225 wpm, what does 'pyramiding' refer to as a training technique?

Accepted Answer

Practicing a passage starting slowly, building speed, then stepping back down

Answer

Pyramiding builds confidence and accuracy by incrementally reaching and retreating from target speeds.

Question 5

In stenography, what is the 'QWERTY row' referred to in machine layout context?

Accepted Answer

The steno machine has no QWERTY layout — it uses a unique phonetic key arrangement

Answer

Steno machines use a phonetic key layout — not QWERTY — with consonant and vowel keys arranged for chording.

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