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The NCRA RPR Skills Test includes three dictations. What are the three speeds and content types?

140 wpm literary, 160 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm Q&A

180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, 225 wpm Q&A

200 wpm literary, 240 wpm jury charge, 260 wpm Q&A

150 wpm literary, 170 wpm jury charge, 200 wpm Q&A

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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: RPR Exam

120

WKT Questions (100 scored)

NCRA

110 min

WKT Time Limit

NCRA

Scaled WKT Pass Score

NCRA

95%

Skills-Leg Accuracy

NCRA

3 years

Exam Retention Window

NCRA policy

200

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The current official RPR WKT blueprint published by NCRA remains the February 2019 job analysis: Technology and Innovation (43%), Industry Practices (34%), and NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics (23%). As of March 12, 2026, NCRA lists 120 WKT items with 100 scored, 110 minutes, a scaled passing score of 70, and current WKT pricing of $181 student / $220 member / $253 nonmember. The full certification also requires three online skills legs at 95% accuracy, and NCRA's exam-retention policy generally gives candidates three years from each official pass date to finish the credential.

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1The NCRA RPR Skills Test includes three dictations. What are the three speeds and content types?

A.140 wpm literary, 160 wpm jury charge, 180 wpm Q&A

B.180 wpm literary, 200 wpm jury charge, 225 wpm Q&A

C.200 wpm literary, 240 wpm jury charge, 260 wpm Q&A

D.150 wpm literary, 170 wpm jury charge, 200 wpm Q&A

Explanation: The RPR Skills Test has three 5-minute dictations: 180 wpm Literary, 200 wpm Jury Charge, and 225 wpm Q&A. Each must be transcribed at 95% accuracy. These speeds are the NCRA foundational standard for working court reporters.

2The RPR Written Knowledge Test consists of how many multiple-choice questions?

A.75

B.90

C.105

D.120

Explanation: The RPR Written Knowledge Test (WKT) has 105 multiple-choice questions covering reporting practice, technology, professional issues, and English/grammar. The passing score is 70%. It is administered separately from the skills tests.

3What is the passing score on the RPR Written Knowledge Test?

A.65%

B.70%

C.75%

D.80%

Explanation: The RPR Written Knowledge Test requires a minimum of 70% to pass. Skills tests require 95% transcription accuracy. Both must be passed (they can be passed separately) for full RPR certification.

4The NCRA RPR exam fee in 2026 for members (at the time of this writing) is approximately:

A.$125

B.$225

C.$350

D.$485

Explanation: The RPR exam fee is approximately $225 for NCRA members and $365 for non-members. Fees may be updated annually; candidates should verify at ncra.org. RSR is lower ($125 member), RMR is higher ($350 member).

5In the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which rule generally governs the taking of depositions by oral examination?

A.Rule 26

B.Rule 30

C.Rule 33

D.Rule 37

Explanation: FRCP Rule 30 governs depositions by oral examination. Rule 26 covers general discovery, Rule 33 covers interrogatories, and Rule 37 covers sanctions for discovery violations. Reporters should understand basic FRCP rules relevant to deposition practice.

6FRCP Rule 30(b)(6) depositions involve:

A.A written deposition

B.Testimony from a corporate/entity representative on designated topics

C.An emergency deposition

D.A deposition under seal

Explanation: Rule 30(b)(6) depositions compel an organization (corporation, partnership, association) to designate one or more officers, directors, or managing agents to testify about specified topics on behalf of the entity. The witness speaks for the organization, not personally.

7An objection based on 'leading the witness' generally means:

A.The question suggests the answer

B.The attorney is too close to the witness

C.The witness is leading

D.The reporter is off the record

Explanation: A leading question suggests the desired answer or puts words in the witness's mouth (e.g., 'You saw the red car, didn't you?'). Leading is generally allowed on cross-examination but objected to on direct. Reporters record the objection verbatim.

8'Hearsay' is an objection based on:

A.A witness repeating an out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted

B.A witness speaking too loudly

C.A written statement

D.A privileged communication

Explanation: Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted, generally inadmissible unless an exception applies. Reporters record hearsay testimony and objections exactly; admissibility is for the judge (or later ruling).

9A 'foundation' objection typically argues:

A.The witness is not qualified or the required factual predicate has not been established

B.The deposition lacks a physical foundation

C.The attorney's credentials are lacking

D.The courtroom is too small

Explanation: A foundation objection argues that the questioner has not laid sufficient factual groundwork to make the question or evidence admissible — e.g., that the witness has personal knowledge, that a document is authentic, or that an expert is qualified.

10An attorney states 'Objection, relevance' in a deposition. The reporter should:

A.Stop recording

B.Record the objection and continue with the witness's answer (unless instructed not to answer)

C.Delete the question from the notes

D.Ask the witness to pause

Explanation: In most depositions, the witness answers over most objections (which are preserved for ruling at trial). The reporter records the objection and the subsequent answer. Exceptions: objections asserting privilege or enforcing a court-ordered limitation generally direct the witness NOT to answer.

About the RPR Exam

The RPR Registered Professional Reporter credential is NCRA's foundational certification for entry-level stenographic reporters. Candidates must pass a 120-question Written Knowledge Test focused on Technology and Innovation, Industry Practices, and NCRA/ethics topics, plus three separate online skills legs at 180, 200, and 225 words per minute. This practice bank targets the written knowledge portion while reflecting the broader professional expectations of the credential.

Assessment

120-question WKT (100 scored, 20 pretest) plus three five-minute skills legs: Literary 180 WPM, Jury Charge 200 WPM, and Testimony 225 WPM

Time Limit

110 minutes for the WKT

Passing Score

Scaled 70 on the WKT; 95% on each skills leg

Exam Fee

WKT: $181 student / $220 member / $253 nonmember; skills: $90-144 single leg or $135-216 dual bundle (National Court Reporters Association (NCRA))

RPR Exam Content Outline

43%

Technology and Innovation

Computer hardware and peripherals, CAT software, realtime setup, troubleshooting cables and COM ports, storage and backups, online research, and information security for transcript work.

34%

Industry Practices

Grammar and punctuation, legal and medical vocabulary, reporter duties in court and deposition settings, exhibit handling, readback, rough drafts, basic legal process, and compliance with privacy and access rules.

23%

NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics

NCRA and NCRF resources, credential requirements, continuing education, exam-retention concepts, Code of Professional Ethics expectations, mentorship, volunteerism, and profession-promoting conduct.

How to Pass the RPR Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled 70 on the WKT; 95% on each skills leg
Assessment: 120-question WKT (100 scored, 20 pretest) plus three five-minute skills legs: Literary 180 WPM, Jury Charge 200 WPM, and Testimony 225 WPM
Time limit: 110 minutes for the WKT
Exam fee: WKT: $181 student / $220 member / $253 nonmember; skills: $90-144 single leg or $135-216 dual bundle

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RPR Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study to the official RPR job analysis, not to random internet topic lists, because the published NCRA domains drive the WKT.

2Treat Technology and Innovation as the largest domain and make sure you can reason through CAT, realtime, Windows-based troubleshooting, backups, and security scenarios.

3Do not underprepare the professionalism domain; questions on COPE, certification requirements, CEUs, rough drafts, neutrality, and confidentiality are highly testable.

4Build terminology review into your routine so legal Latin, motion practice, medical terms, and common homophones do not slow you down.

5Practice timed sets because 110 minutes for 120 items rewards quick elimination of weak distractors and disciplined pacing.

6Use the written exam prep to strengthen the same habits that support your skills legs: accuracy, preparation, role clarity, and clean record-making decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the RPR exam?

The full RPR credential has two parts: a Written Knowledge Test and three skills tests. The WKT is 120 multiple-choice questions with 100 scored items and covers Technology and Innovation (43%), Industry Practices (34%), and NCRA, Professionalism, and Ethics (23%). The skills portion requires passing Literary at 180 WPM, Jury Charge at 200 WPM, and Testimony at 225 WPM with 95% accuracy on each leg.

What is a passing score on the RPR?

NCRA lists a scaled passing score of 70 for the Written Knowledge Test. Each skills leg requires 95% accuracy to pass. Because the WKT is scaled, the reported score is not simply the raw number correct out of 120 items.

How long is the RPR Written Knowledge Test?

The RPR WKT allows 110 minutes for 120 multiple-choice questions. Only 100 of those items are scored; the other 20 are pretest questions used to evaluate future forms. Candidates do not know which items are unscored.

Do you have to be an NCRA member to take the RPR?

No. NCRA states that current or aspiring stenographic reporters, including nonmembers, may take the RPR exam. However, candidates who want to use the RPR designation after passing all requirements must hold the appropriate NCRA membership within 30 days.

What changed for 2026?

As of March 12, 2026, NCRA has not published a new RPR job-analysis blueprint replacing the February 2019 outline, so the written content weighting remains 43/34/23. The current official testing pages show 2026 WKT windows and current pricing, and the online skills registration page reflects current single-leg and dual-bundle pricing for RPR skills testing. NCRA also adopted an AI/ASR position statement on February 24, 2026, which is relevant to the profession broadly, but no separate 2026 RPR blueprint change was located on the official certification pages.

How do I maintain the RPR after I pass?

NCRA requires RPR holders to maintain the appropriate membership and earn at least 3.0 CEUs during each three-year cycle. Candidates who have not yet completed all requirements should also pay attention to NCRA's exam-retention policy, because passed components generally remain valid for only three years unless a separate reinstatement policy applies.