Transcription Legal Transcription 2

Question 1

What is a 'stipulation' in a legal deposition transcript?

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An agreement between counsel on procedural matters

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A judge's ruling on admissibility

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A witness's sworn statement

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A legal objection during testimony

Question 2

What does 'off the record' mean in a legal transcript?

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The court reporter stops transcribing at the parties' request

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The testimony is sealed from public view

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The witness is excused temporarily

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The judge has left the bench

Question 3

In legal transcription, what is a 'Q and A' format?

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A question-and-answer format used in depositions and trials

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A quality assurance checklist

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A quarterly audit of transcription accuracy

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A query-and-answer database format

Question 4

What is the purpose of a 'certificate of reporter' at the end of a legal transcript?

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It certifies the transcript is a true and accurate record of the proceedings

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It lists all exhibits entered into evidence

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It summarizes the court's ruling

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It identifies the billing rate for the transcription

Question 5

Which term describes the questioning of a witness by the opposing attorney in a legal proceeding?

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Cross-examination

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Direct examination

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Redirect

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Recross

Question 6

What does 'counsel' refer to in a legal transcript?

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The attorney or attorneys representing a party

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The judge's advisory opinion

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A written legal document

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The jury foreperson