CRR

Which credential must a candidate already hold before registering for the CRR Skills Test?

• ARegistered Skilled Reporter (RSR)
• BRegistered Professional Reporter (RPR) or higher
• CCertified Realtime Captioner (CRC)
• DAny state CSR license

What membership status is required to register for the CRR exam?

• AAny nonmember may register by paying a higher fee
• BOnly student members may register
• CCurrent NCRA membership is required
• DMembership is optional if you already hold the RPR

Which description best matches the live CRR credential exam format?

• AA 120-question written knowledge test
• BOne five-minute realtime testimony/Q&A skills test at 200 WPM
• CThree separate five-minute literary, jury charge, and testimony takes
• DA two-hour dictation and transcript-production lab

What passing accuracy is required on the CRR Skills Test?

• A90 percent
• B92 percent
• C95 percent
• D96 percent

According to the current CRR error guide, how many errors are allowable on the live test?

• A20
• B30
• C40
• D50

Which statement about editing is correct for the CRR live test?

• ACandidates may edit for up to 15 minutes before uploading
• BCandidates may edit only punctuation before uploading
• CCandidates cannot edit the realtime transcript at all before uploading
• DCandidates may edit only if they score above 92 percent preliminarily

How much time does a CRR candidate have to attach the notes file after dictation?

• A1 minute
• B3 minutes
• C5 minutes
• D75 minutes

How much time does a CRR candidate have to attach the transcript file?

• A3 minutes
• B5 minutes
• C10 minutes
• D75 minutes

Which browser is currently required for NCRA online skills testing?

• AGoogle Chrome
• BMozilla Firefox
• CGuardian Browser
• DMicrosoft Edge

Which audio device is required for the CRR testing session?

• ABluetooth earbuds
• BExternal speakers
• CWired headphones or wired earbuds
• DA courtroom speakerphone

How many monitors are permitted in the testing area during a CRR exam session?

• AOne
• BTwo if one is mirrored
• CTwo if one is turned off
• DAny number as long as only one is used

What is the current listed single-registration fee for the CRR live exam?

• A$110
• B$165
• C$225
• D$338

What is the current dual-registration fee for the CRR live exam?

• A$225
• B$253
• C$290
• D$338

When does NCRA say a candidate must take the CRR test after registering for a given window?

• AAny time within the next calendar year
• BOnly on the first business day of the month
• CWithin the 1-20 testing period for the registered month
• DWithin seven days of receiving the confirmation email

What does dual registration allow a CRR candidate to do?

• ATake both CRR and CRC in the same purchase
• BSchedule one practice session and one real session
• CTake two back-to-back attempts of the same test type in one session
• DSplit one exam into two shorter sittings

What happens if a dual-registration candidate does not click the button to continue to the second test within two minutes?

• AThe second test is canceled automatically
• BThe candidate gets a scheduled break
• CThe second test launches automatically
• DThe first score is voided

Which statement best describes breaks during CRR dual registration?

• AA 10-minute break is required between takes
• BA break is optional if the proctor approves it
• CNo break is permitted between the two tests
• DOnly a restroom break is permitted

How soon does NCRA say the confirmation email from Realtime Coach should normally arrive after registration approval?

• AWithin 24 hours
• BWithin three business days
• CWithin one week
• DOnly after the testing period opens

How much does NCRA retain as the processing fee when a timely skills-test cancellation is refunded?

• A$25
• B$35
• C$50
• D$75

Which statement about CRR score reporting is correct?

• AEvery preliminary score is final
• BOfficial scores are emailed within 10 to 15 business days
• CScores are shown only by mail
• DCandidates receive official scores immediately after the upload

Which preliminary-score rule does NCRA publish for online skills testing review?

• AAll scores are reviewed by graders
• BOnly scores above 98 percent are reviewed
• CScores below 92 percent are final, while 92 percent and above are reviewed
• DOnly failed scores are reviewed

Which file set must be submitted for an official CRR grade?

• AOnly the pasted final transcript
• BOnly notes and transcript
• CNotes, transcript, and final transcript
• DOnly the notes file if the transcript is pasted

If a candidate cannot attach files inside Realtime Coach during the recorded session, what does NCRA instruct them to do?

• AQuit and wait for the next testing window
• BTake screenshots and upload them later
• CEmail all files to testing@ncra.org while still in the recorded proctor session
• DSend only the notes file after the session ends

What continuing-education requirement maintains both the CRR and the underlying RPR-or-higher credential on the same renewal cycle?

• A1.0 CEU per cycle
• B2.0 CEUs per cycle
• C3.0 CEUs per cycle
• D6.0 CEUs per cycle

How many PDCs does NCRA say a candidate receives for passing the CRR exam?

• A0.10 PDCs
• B0.25 PDCs
• C0.50 PDCs
• D1.00 PDC

What happened to mailed physical CRR certificates as of January 1, 2025?

• AThey are mailed only to first-time passers
• BThey were discontinued, and members now download and print their certificates
• CThey are mailed only after six months
• DThey are available only through Pearson VUE test centers

Which description best captures why reporters pursue the CRR credential?

• AIt replaces the RPR written test
• BIt proves realtime competency and can improve marketability for higher-value work
• CIt is required before someone can become an RPR
• DIt is only for official court employees

What should a candidate use to log in to Realtime Coach on test day?

• AAny personal RTC account
• BOnly the username from a prior practice subscription
• CThe login information provided in the confirmation email
• DA newly created account inside Guardian Browser

What is the main reason NCRA recommends taking an exam preview test before a live CRR attempt?

• ATo earn an unofficial passing score that can replace the live test
• BTo verify the equipment and environment in a recorded session that mirrors the real proce…
• CTo reduce the live exam fee
• DTo bypass the identity-authentication step on test day

According to the instructions, when should a candidate use the exam preview test environment?

• AOnly after failing the live test twice
• BOnce before first-time online testing and again after a long break or major equipment cha…
• COnly if using a Mac
• DOnly if dual registration was purchased

Why does NCRA tell candidates to close programs not needed for the testing session?

• ATo hide them from the proctor
• BTo reduce CPU and RAM load that could interfere with CAT software, Record+, and file uplo…
• CTo speed up the warm-up audio only
• DTo make copy and paste work inside Realtime Coach

What CAT-software step does NCRA tell candidates to take before the testing session begins?

• ACreate a formatted cover page for the transcript
• BDisable any automatic cloud backup or storage features temporarily
• CTurn on spell check and grammar suggestions
• DMerge all personal dictionaries into one file

Which writer-related step should be completed before launching the actual test audio?

• ADisconnect the writer until the warm-up ends
• BPlace the writer in Test Mode and confirm realtime feed with a few strokes
• CSwitch the writer to paper-note mode only
• DLeave the writer off until authentication finishes

What does the Job Dictionary panel in Realtime Coach contain?

• AYour personal dictionary backup
• BWords that may appear on the test and should be entered into the job dictionary
• CA list of punctuation rules for grading
• DOnly the names of the proctors reviewing the session

What is the purpose of the one-minute warm-up audio before the CRR test?

• AIt is graded as part of the live attempt
• BIt lets the candidate recheck translation flow and settle into the audio environment befo…
• CIt replaces the need to enter job-dictionary words
• DIt is only for dual-registration candidates

Why does NCRA suggest using the same room and equipment for preview and live testing?

• ASo the proctor can compare handwriting samples
• BBecause different rooms automatically invalidate your score
• CTo make sure the exact environment meets technical and security requirements before the r…
• DSo the job dictionary remains identical

What is the minimum published screen resolution for NCRA online skills testing?

• A1024x768
• B1280x720
• C1366x768
• D1600x900

What screen resolution does NCRA list as the recommended target for online skills testing?

• A1280x720
• B1366x768
• C1920x1080 or more
• D2560x1440 exactly

Which Windows operating system does NCRA list as the current supported minimum for online skills testing?

• AWindows 10
• BWindows 11
• CWindows 8.1
• DWindows Server 2019

Which macOS version is listed as the current minimum in the NCRA technical requirements table?

• AmacOS 10.11
• BmacOS 10.12
• CmacOS 10.13
• DmacOS 11

What is the minimum published RAM requirement for an NCRA online skills testing computer?

• A4 GB
• B8 GB
• C12 GB
• D16 GB

What is the recommended RAM target for smoother online skills testing performance?

• A8 GB
• B12 GB
• C16 GB or more
• D32 GB only

What is the published minimum CPU specification in the technical requirements table?

• ASingle-core CPU below 90 percent use
• B2-core CPU below 85 percent use
• C4-core CPU below 70 percent use
• D8-core CPU below 50 percent use

What CPU target does NCRA recommend for a stronger online testing setup?

• A2 cores under 90 percent use
• B4 cores or more under 50 percent use
• C6 cores under 75 percent use
• DAny CPU if wired internet is used

What is the minimum published download speed for NCRA online skills testing?

• A1 Mbps
• B3 Mbps
• C8 Mbps
• D12 Mbps

What is the recommended download speed for an NCRA online testing connection?

• A3 Mbps
• B5 Mbps
• C8 Mbps
• D12 Mbps or more

What is the minimum published upload speed for NCRA online skills testing?

• A1 Mbps
• B3 Mbps
• C5 Mbps
• D8 Mbps

What upload-speed target does NCRA recommend for a stronger testing setup?

• A3 Mbps
• B5 Mbps
• C8 Mbps or more
• D12 Mbps or more