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Key Facts: CSR Certified Shorthand Reporter Exam
120
Total Questions
100 scored + 20 pretest
110 min
Time Limit
NCRA WKT
70
Scaled Passing Score
NCRA
43%
Technology Domain
Largest WKT area
$181-$253
WKT Fee Range
Student to nonmember
Apr/Jul/Oct
2026 WKT Windows
Published NCRA schedule
There is not a separate national CSR written blueprint published by NYSED. For national CSR prep, this page follows the current NCRA RPR WKT outline: 120 multiple-choice questions in 110 minutes, 70 scaled to pass, and domain weights of 43/34/23. No official 2026 blueprint revision was identified on current NCRA RPR/WKT pages, but NCRA adopted an AI/ASR position statement on Feb. 24, 2026 that matters for professionalism context.
About the CSR Certified Shorthand Reporter Exam
This national certified shorthand reporter practice page is aligned to the NCRA Registered Professional Reporter Written Knowledge Test, which New York uses with the three RPR skills tests for CSR licensure. The WKT is a 120-question multiple-choice exam with 100 scored items and 20 pretest items, a 110-minute time limit, and a passing scaled score of 70. Current NCRA weighting is Technology and Innovation (43%), Industry Practices (34%), and NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics (23%).
Assessment
120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 20 pretest)
Time Limit
110 minutes
Passing Score
70 scaled
Exam Fee
$181 student / $220 reporter member / $253 nonmember (National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) via Pearson VUE/OnVUE)
CSR Certified Shorthand Reporter Exam Content Outline
Technology and Innovation
Transcript production, realtime generation, CAT software, hardware and peripherals, file management, online research, data security, and troubleshooting based on the current RPR job analysis.
Industry Practices
Punctuation, spelling, grammar, legal and medical vocabulary, exhibit handling, oaths and affirmations, readback, rough-draft rules, legal process, ADA access, FOIA, HIPAA, and reporter role distinctions.
NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics
NCRA mission and resources, certifications, continuing education, COPE, professionalism, mentorship, NCRA position statements, and current AI/ASR awareness as part of ethical stewardship of the record.
How to Pass the CSR Certified Shorthand Reporter Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70 scaled
- Assessment: 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 20 pretest)
- Time limit: 110 minutes
- Exam fee: $181 student / $220 reporter member / $253 nonmember
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What exam should I use for national CSR prep?
Use the NCRA Registered Professional Reporter Written Knowledge Test as the core written blueprint. New York's Certified Shorthand Reporter licensure path specifically requires the RPR WKT plus the three RPR skills-test sections, so the RPR WKT is the best national anchor for CSR-style written preparation.
How many questions are on the CSR-aligned written exam?
The current NCRA RPR Written Knowledge Test has 120 multiple-choice questions. Only 100 questions are scored; the remaining 20 are pretest items that do not count toward the official score, and candidates do not know which items are unscored.
How long is the exam and what score do I need to pass?
Candidates have 110 minutes to complete the Written Knowledge Test and must earn a scaled score of 70 or better to pass.
Can I take the exam remotely?
Yes. NCRA states that Written Knowledge Tests may be taken through Pearson VUE test centers or Pearson OnVUE online proctoring, depending on your scheduling choice and technical readiness.
Has the CSR/RPR written blueprint changed for 2026?
NCRA's current public RPR and WKT pages do not post a new 2026 blueprint revision. The published job analysis in use remains the Feb. 2019 RPR job analysis, but NCRA did adopt an AI/ASR position statement on Feb. 24, 2026, which is relevant to professionalism and context questions.
How does New York CSR licensure connect to the RPR exam?
NYSED requires applicants for Certified Shorthand Reporter licensure to pass the RPR Written Knowledge Test and the Literary, Jury Charge, and Testimony skills tests. NCRA must also submit the Certification of Examination Grades (Form 3) directly to NYSED for the licensure file.