RPR Speed and Accuracy in Stenographic Theory

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A shortened stenographic outline for a frequently used word

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A summary of a witness's testimony

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A one-page summary of exhibits

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A condensed version of a full transcript

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

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The study of the history of stenography

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The rules for transcribing foreign language testimony

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The standards for formatting a legal transcript

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Reporting conducted without preparation or review time

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A reporting method that eliminates the need for a written transcript

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A type of audio-assisted transcription completed in real time

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To build muscle memory and stroke accuracy for common word combinations

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To strengthen physical finger endurance for long sessions

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To practice switching between different steno machines

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To improve typing speed on a standard QWERTY keyboard

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

When two different words produce the same steno stroke outline

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A disagreement between a reporter and attorney over a word

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An error caused by pressing the wrong key

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A mistranslation due to a software glitch

Question 6

What is a 'stroke' in machine stenography?

Accepted Answer

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

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A single key press on the steno machine

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The process of transcribing one line of shorthand

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One complete page of steno notes