CSR

A reporter wants protection against a brief power outage during a remote deposition. Which device is the best choice?

• AA surge protector only
• BAn uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
• CA passive USB hub
• DA screen privacy filter

For the most stable realtime feed in a conference room with crowded Wi-Fi, what connection should a reporter prefer when available?

• ABluetooth tethering
• BEthernet
• CPublic guest Wi-Fi
• DA cellular hotspot placed behind the laptop

Why do many reporters capture a separate audio backup even when writing stenographically?

• ATo replace all proofreading
• BTo create redundant reference if clarification is needed later
• CTo avoid producing a transcript
• DTo convert the proceeding into a summary only

Before a full day in court, which equipment check is most preventive?

• AConfirming writer and laptop power sources and battery status
• BChanging every file name by hand
• CDeleting all prior dictionaries
• DTurning off autosave

A reporter sees a sudden increase in untranslates during realtime. Which issue is the most likely software-side cause?

• AAn overcharged laptop battery
• BA missing or incorrect active dictionary
• CA muted courtroom speaker
• DA privacy filter on the monitor

During testimony, the writer connection drops whenever the table is bumped. What is the most likely first thing to inspect?

• AThe exhibit stickers
• BThe cable or adapter connection
• CThe spell-check dictionary
• DThe page-number format

What naming practice best reduces confusion when multiple transcript drafts exist?

• AUse the same filename for every revision
• BStore all versions as Untitled
• CUse clear versioned filenames with date or revision identifiers
• DRename the final transcript after sending it

A reporter must send a transcript electronically to counsel. Which sharing method is most secure?

• APosting it to an unrestricted public link
• BSending a read-only link with limited access and expiration controls
• CUploading it to a shared social-media folder
• DUsing a USB drive left at the front desk

What is the best protection for transcripts stored on a portable SSD that could be lost during travel?

• AA decorative laptop sleeve
• BDrive encryption
• CA longer file name
• DTurning off autosave

A transcript file shows two conflicting cloud versions after edits were made on separate devices. What is the safest next step?

• ADelete both versions immediately
• BMerge only after comparing the versions carefully and preserving a backup copy
• CAssume the newest timestamp is always correct
• DTurn off all backups permanently

When is the best time to install a major CAT software update?

• AImmediately before going on the record
• BDuring downtime after confirming compatibility and testing core functions
• CWhile the proceeding is paused for an objection
• DOnly after deleting all old job files

In a remote hearing, audio is not being captured even though participants can hear one another. What should the reporter check first inside the recording setup?

• AThe font size in the transcript window
• BThe selected input device and audio levels
• CWhether the exhibit stickers are numbered
• DThe capitalization macro for speaker labels

Why do many reporters use dual monitors for realtime or remote proceedings?

• ATo make the laptop battery drain faster
• BTo keep CAT work and participant or exhibit views separate
• CTo avoid saving backup files
• DTo eliminate the need for proofreading

Which format is typically best for delivering a noneditable final transcript copy?

• AAn unlocked spreadsheet
• BA PDF
• CA slideshow file
• DA compressed audio file only

What is the main security benefit of multi-factor authentication on a reporter's cloud account?

• AIt guarantees perfect translation
• BIt adds a second barrier even if the password is compromised
• CIt automatically proofreads transcripts
• DIt replaces backup practices

Compared with a basic surge protector, what extra protection does a UPS provide during a short outage?

• AA backup battery runtime
• BAutomatic exhibit indexing
• CBuilt-in grammar correction
• DNotarization authority

Which statement best describes the 3-2-1 backup idea?

• AThree passwords, two monitors, one printer
• BThree copies of data, on two media types, with one copy offsite
• CThree rough drafts, two proofs, one final
• DThree CAT programs, two writers, one courtroom

Counsel hands the reporter a USB drive containing electronic exhibits from an unknown source. What is the safest first step before opening files?

• APlug it in and run the files immediately
• BScan it according to security policy before using the contents
• CCopy the files to every device as a backup
• DDisable antivirus so it opens faster

A realtime feed starts lagging after several background sync and update apps launch. What is the best response?

• AClose or pause nonessential background tasks competing for resources
• BIncrease the screen brightness
• CRename the case caption
• DTurn off autosave and backups for the rest of the day

Why is it useful to synchronize device clocks before a proceeding that includes separate audio and video sources?

• AIt makes the witness speak more slowly
• BIt helps align later review across recordings and transcript references
• CIt removes the need for a certification page
• DIt changes rough drafts into certified transcripts

Before sending an editable rough draft created in a word processor, what hidden-content risk should the reporter check for?

• ATrack changes, comments, or hidden metadata
• BWhether the laptop is warm
• CWhether the chair is adjustable
• DWhether the file icon is blue

A reporter must connect from a hotel for a remote hearing. Which option best protects reliability and security?

• AOpen public Wi-Fi with no protections
• BA trusted private connection such as secured hotspot or wired access, following security…
• CAny network with the strongest signal regardless of source
• DBorrowing another guest's password and sharing it with participants

What is the difference between an oath and an affirmation in testimony?

• AAn oath is sworn and an affirmation is a secular promise to tell the truth
• BAn oath is for civil cases and an affirmation is for criminal cases
• CAn oath is optional and an affirmation is not
• DThere is no practical difference in purpose

What is the best label for a transcript draft that has not been fully edited or certified?

• AFinal certified transcript
• BUnofficial rough draft
• CJudicial order
• DExhibit index only

In transcript practice, what is a readback?

• ADestroying notes after a proceeding
• BReading prior recorded testimony aloud upon request
• CAdding legal advice to the record
• DSummarizing what a witness probably meant

A witness mentions a rare company name that is unclear phonetically. What should the reporter do?

• AGuess the spelling later
• BAsk for the spelling or clarification on the record at an appropriate break
• CReplace it with a generic label
• DDelete the answer if uncertain

What is the best exhibit-handling practice for transcript clarity?

• AChange exhibit numbers whenever a new attorney speaks
• BUse clear, consistent exhibit identification and reflect markings accurately on the record
• CRely on memory instead of markings
• DDescribe every exhibit only as "the paper"

After an off-the-record discussion ends, what should happen next for a clear transcript?

• AResume without any notation
• BState that the proceedings are back on the record
• CDelete the prior pages
• DRenumber all speakers

Which sentence correctly uses commas with a nonrestrictive phrase?

• AThe witness, who had reviewed the contract, testified first.
• BThe witness who had reviewed the contract testified, first.
• CThe witness who had reviewed, the contract testified first.
• DThe witness who, had reviewed the contract testified first.

Which punctuation mark can join two closely related independent clauses when no coordinating conjunction is used?

• AA semicolon
• BA colon only
• CA slash
• DAn apostrophe

Which sentence uses "principal" correctly?

• AShe testified that fairness was the guiding principal.
• BThe principal amount of the loan was disputed.
• CHe described honesty as a legal principal.
• DThe judge relied on a moral principal.

Which sentence uses "affect" correctly as a verb?

• AThe ruling may affect the trial schedule.
• BThe ruling may effect the trial schedule.
• CThe ruling may affect an immediate result as a noun.
• DThe ruling may have an affect on the calendar.

Which sentence spells the word for writing supplies correctly?

• ACounsel bought new stationary for the office.
• BCounsel bought new stationery for the office.
• CCounsel bought new stationarie for the office.
• DCounsel bought new stationerry for the office.

What does "voir dire" generally refer to?

• AA type of settlement payment
• BThe questioning process used to examine prospective jurors or sometimes a witness's quali…
• CA sealed exhibit envelope
• DA medical chart summary

A subpoena duces tecum is most specifically a command to:

• AAppear only for jury service
• BProduce documents or tangible items
• CDismiss a case immediately
• DSeal the courtroom record permanently

In medical terminology, "bilateral" means:

• AAbove the heart
• BOn both sides
• CWithin the abdomen
• DTemporary and mild

What does "dyspnea" mean?

• AA skin rash
• BDifficult or labored breathing
• CHigh blood sugar
• DA broken bone

Under HIPAA, which item is the clearest example of protected health information when linked to a patient?

• AA courthouse room number only
• BA patient's diagnosis with identifying information
• CA weather report
• DA generic textbook definition of hypertension

Why might CART or captioning support be relevant under ADA-related access principles in a legal setting?

• ATo replace the official record permanently
• BTo help ensure effective communication access for participants who need it
• CTo prevent exhibits from being marked
• DTo convert the proceeding into informal conversation

A reporter learns that one party in a case is a close relative. What professional response best protects impartiality?

• AKeep silent and proceed so the schedule is not delayed
• BDisclose the conflict promptly and follow the appropriate reassignment or consent process
• CTake the job but bill less
• DAsk the relative for strategic background information

After a contentious matter ends, one side offers the reporter an expensive gift basket and says it is a thank-you for "being helpful." What is the best response?

• AAccept it because the case is over
• BDecline or handle it under ethics policy because it could create an appearance problem
• CAccept it if the other side never finds out
• DTake it and then change the transcript to look more neutral

If a reporter discovers a material transcript error after certification, what is the most ethical approach?

• ASilently replace the old transcript without notice
• BCorrect it transparently under the proper procedure rather than altering the record in se…
• CIgnore it if most readers will not notice
• DChange only the reporter's personal copy

Which principle best governs sharing an uncertified draft transcript?

• AShare it with anyone who asks
• BLimit access to authorized recipients only
• CPost it publicly if names are removed
• DTreat it as marketing material

How many items on the current RPR Written Knowledge Test are scored?

• A80
• B100
• C110
• D120

Which set correctly states the three RPR skills-test speeds?

• A160 literary, 180 jury charge, 200 testimony
• B180 literary, 200 jury charge, 225 testimony
• C180 literary, 225 jury charge, 240 testimony
• D200 literary, 200 jury charge, 200 testimony