Transcription Audio Quality and Formatting 3

Question 1

What does 'bit rate' affect in an audio file used for transcription?

Accepted Answer

The audio quality and clarity of speech

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The file's playback speed

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The number of speakers that can be recorded

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The length of the recording

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'intelligent verbatim' transcription?

Accepted Answer

Transcription that removes filler words, false starts, and grammatical errors for readability

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A word-for-word capture of every spoken sound

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A summary of only the most important points

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Automated transcription corrected by AI

Question 3

What is the purpose of 'audio normalization' before sending a file for transcription?

Accepted Answer

To adjust audio volume to a consistent level for easier listening

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To remove all background noise

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To convert the file to MP3 format

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To compress the file size for faster uploading

Question 4

What does a transcriptionist do when encountering a proper noun they cannot verify the spelling of?

Accepted Answer

Transcribe phonetically and add a [spelling?] flag for review

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Skip the word and leave a blank

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Look it up on social media

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Replace it with a common similar word

Question 5

In transcription, what is a 'footer' typically used for in a formatted transcript document?

Accepted Answer

To include page numbers, file name, and transcript date

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To list the transcriptionist's credentials

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To summarize the key points of the audio

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To identify the speaker on each page

Question 6

What audio phenomenon causes a transcriptionist to hear one speaker's words bleeding into another channel?

Accepted Answer

Bleed-through or channel bleed

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Echo cancellation

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Gain staging

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Dynamic range compression