Transcription Transcription Software and Tools

Question 1

Which software feature allows a transcriptionist to slow down audio playback without altering the pitch?

Accepted Answer

Time-stretching / pitch-corrected slow playback

Answer

Noise reduction

Answer

Text expander

Answer

Auto-punctuation

Question 2

What is 'text expander' software used for in transcription?

Accepted Answer

To automatically expand short abbreviations into full words or phrases

Answer

To convert text into audio format

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To detect grammar errors in transcripts

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To upload completed transcripts to client portals

Question 3

Which popular transcription software is known for its foot pedal integration and audio controls within a word processor?

Accepted Answer

Express Scribe

Answer

Otter.ai

Answer

Descript

Answer

Rev.com

Question 4

What is 'automatic speech recognition' (ASR) technology's primary limitation for professional transcription?

Accepted Answer

It struggles with accents, background noise, and specialized terminology

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It cannot process audio files longer than one hour

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It only works with video files

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It requires an internet connection to function

Question 5

What does 'CAT software' stand for in the context of translation and transcription workflows?

Accepted Answer

Computer-Assisted Translation

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Captioning and Transcription

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Content Automation Tool

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Certified Audio Transcription

Question 6

In transcription software, what is the function of a 'hotkey' or 'keyboard shortcut'?

Accepted Answer

To perform common actions like play, pause, or rewind without using the mouse

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To insert pre-written text blocks automatically

Answer

To flag a section for quality review

Answer

To switch between different audio files