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

Answer

Bit rate determines how much audio data is encoded per second; higher bit rates produce clearer, more detailed audio that is easier to transcribe.

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

Answer

Intelligent verbatim transcription cleans up the speech for readability by removing filler words and minor errors while retaining all meaningful content.

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

Answer

Audio normalization adjusts the overall volume of a recording to a standard level, making speech consistently audible throughout the file.

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

Answer

Flagging uncertain proper nouns with a phonetic spelling and [spelling?] notation is standard practice to alert clients for verification.

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

Answer

Footers in transcription documents typically contain document metadata like page numbers, job reference numbers, and dates for organization and reference.

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