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Question 1

What is 'real-time captioning' in the context of legal proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Simultaneous transcription displayed on a screen as speech occurs

Answer

Real-time captioning provides instant on-screen text as words are spoken, used in court for accessibility and immediate review.

Question 2

What is an 'exhibit' in a legal transcript?

Accepted Answer

A document or item entered into evidence and referenced in the transcript

Answer

An exhibit is a physical or documentary piece of evidence formally introduced and marked for reference during legal proceedings.

Question 3

In legal transcription, what does 'sustained' mean when a judge rules on an objection?

Accepted Answer

The objection is upheld and the question or evidence is disallowed

Answer

When a judge sustains an objection, they agree with it, meaning the question must be withdrawn or the evidence excluded.

Question 4

What type of legal document involves a notary and sworn statements outside of court proceedings?

Accepted Answer

Affidavit

Answer

An affidavit is a written sworn statement of fact made voluntarily and certified by a notary public or other authorized officer.

Question 5

What is a 'transcript index' in legal transcription?

Accepted Answer

An alphabetical list of key words, names, and page references in a transcript

Answer

A transcript index provides an alphabetical listing of significant words, names, and topics with corresponding page numbers for easy reference.

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