AAERT CER Exam Practice Questions With Verified Answers From Expert

AAERT CER Exam Practice Questions With Verified Answers From Expert

Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for Transcription - Ask parties after hearing.

Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record - Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder.
The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is found on appeal to be in error.

Describe procedure when an Attorney marks something confidential - Check State, Federal, Local Guidelines.
Use a Watermark or Footer on each pg of testimony to clearly show the transcript is subject to protection.
"Subject to Protective Order" or "Confidential & Sealed"

Describe Chain of Custody - Record showing proper maintenance of REAL evidence as opposed to mere documents.

Identify types of power sources - Internal battery source
External Power Source (Phantom Power-Mixer, etc)
(Batteries not suggested)

Identify Microphone Types and Sizes - Dynamic
Condenser
Combination of the 2

Describe how to actively adjust tracks for proper audio level - Use the gain pad to adjust levels on audio channels (on mixer).
Find a "home" position for each control (average amount of gain).
May need to be adjusted by environment.

Discuss Confidence Monitoring - Digital Recording Software MUST provide a method to monitor the recorded content after it has been written to the computer's hard disc.
Provides the reporter confidence that they are capturing a quality recording.

Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups - Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software

Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript - Equipment set up and tested.
All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off.
Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties.
Swear in Witness.
Record and Annotate.

Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - Make annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer question).
Check local rules for specific procedures.
Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty.

Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic Proceedings - Sound quality crucial.
Use a high-quality speakerphone.
Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more).
Place mics where they pick up best sound.

Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - Take charge of room upon arrival.
Be professional and polite but firm.
Explain where you need to set up and why.
Video must frame the witness.
Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this to attys.

Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy - Only ONE original for signature (by deponent).
Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal).
Keep a copy for file.

Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial System - Minutes of events as they occur.
Becomes part of the Court's official record.
You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court.


Identify permanently installed equipment vs mobile equipment - All need the same thing: assess recording room and take into consideration all elements of the environment.
Permanent- Stuck with what is already there.
Independent- Select own equipment and placement

Describe proper audio recording equipment maintenance - Cords: Make sure no cracks or bends.
Mixer: Lights properly.
Mics: Proper storage (original packaging or bubble wrap)
CDs: Stored in plastic storage boxes