Transcription Ultimate Transcription 2

Question 1

When transcribing overlapping speakers in a focus group, what is the standard practice?

Accepted Answer

Use [crosstalk] or [overlap] tags and note when speakers talk simultaneously

Answer

The notation [crosstalk] or [overlap] indicates simultaneous speech that cannot be cleanly separated.

Question 2

Which file format is most commonly used to deliver transcription timestamps for video captioning?

Accepted Answer

SRT

Answer

SRT (SubRip Text) is the standard captioning format that pairs timestamped cue numbers with dialogue.

Question 3

A transcriptionist hears a word that sounds like 'affect' but context suggests an economic topic. What should they write?

Accepted Answer

effect

Answer

'Effect' is typically the noun meaning result or outcome, which fits economic contexts describing outcomes.

Question 4

What does 'strict verbatim' transcription require that 'clean verbatim' does not?

Accepted Answer

Including filler words like 'um,' 'uh,' and false starts

Answer

Strict verbatim captures every utterance including fillers and false starts, while clean verbatim removes them.

Question 5

When a speaker uses a technical abbreviation you cannot verify, what is best practice?

Accepted Answer

Transcribe the abbreviation as heard and flag it with [?] or a note

Answer

Flagging unverified abbreviations preserves accuracy while alerting the client to review that term.

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