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Question 1

When a speaker says 'gonna' in casual speech, what should a verbatim transcriptionist type?

Accepted Answer

gonna

Answer

Verbatim transcription captures speech exactly as spoken, including informal contractions like 'gonna'.

Question 2

Which file format is most commonly delivered to clients for a finished transcript?

Accepted Answer

.docx

Answer

Microsoft Word (.docx) is the industry-standard delivery format for transcripts due to its universal readability and easy editing.

Question 3

A speaker uses a technical medical term you cannot identify after multiple listens. What is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Write your best phonetic guess in brackets

Answer

Bracketing a phonetic approximation (e.g., [sounds like: carboplatin]) flags uncertainty while preserving context for the client to verify.

Question 4

What does 'turnaround time' (TAT) refer to in transcription?

Accepted Answer

The deadline by which the finished transcript must be delivered

Answer

Turnaround time is the agreed deadline from when the job is assigned to when the completed transcript must be returned to the client.

Question 5

Which practice best helps a transcriptionist maintain accuracy over a long recording session?

Accepted Answer

Taking short breaks every 45–60 minutes

Answer

Regular short breaks reduce listening fatigue, which is a major cause of transcription errors during extended sessions.

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