AAERT- CER EXAM 2025 REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Define punctuality as it relates to digital reporting Correct Answer
Meet promised delivery dates.
Arrive 30 min early for proceeding to make sure set up and tested
prior.
Describe role of digital reporter as a impartial, non-party to the
case Correct Answer Capture & preserve verbatim record (by
recording and annotating).
Be fair and impartial toward each participant.
Be truthful and accurate at all times.
Discuss how to protect and secure job files and equipment
Correct Answer Save all necessary electronic files, recordings,
and annotations.
Standard method of packing so you don't leave anything behind.
Do not disclose anything not intended for public distribution.
Use a watermark or footer on each page to show transcript is
subject to protection.
Describe proper archival Correct Answer All files created from
Digital Recording software as a result of recording process are
copied to and written to alternate location.
Safety net (automatic or manual)
Don't send back to computer you are using at deposition.
Identify peripherals Correct Answer Devices that may be
attached to computer (like thumb drive or digital mixer).
Commonly archives to one.
,Identify the role of the reporter in the appellate process Correct
Answer Original hearing/trial will be transcribed for judge
overseeing the appeal.
They make a decision without a new hearing or trial based on
what happened previously.
Identify who can order the transcript for non-court proceedings
Correct Answer Attorneys present at deposition
Describe the use, key elements, and benefits of a docket/court
calendar Correct Answer Keeps cases organized and easier to
find, look up status, and keep track of.
Key elements include: case name, number, attorneys, notes re
status & filings, charges, information, arrest report.
Differentiate between each type of proceeding Correct Answer
Arbitration & Mediation: meet with parties and someone impartial
other than judge to decide case without trial.
Depos, statements, examination under oath, and aid of execution:
preparing for trial.
Hearings: matters argued prior to trial.
Trial: final proceeding
Identify the roles of the various people involved in a proceeding
Correct Answer Judge: trier/arbiter of fact
Clerk: note keeping, scheduling, orders
Bailiff: keep peace/protection
Attorney: argue case
Witnesses: testify in case
Also present: those observing
Identify the order of court and non-court proceedings Correct
Answer Discovery/Prep
Trial
Decision
,Identify the different types of witnesses Correct Answer Lay
witness: everyday person who saw/heard something.
Expert witness: doctor or expert in a field
Rebuttal
Sur-rebuttal
Identify the roles of the various parties involved in a proceeding
Correct Answer Criminal cases: State vs Defendant
Civil, GA, MH: Plaintiff/Petitioner vs Respondent/Defendant
Compare and contrast microphone cost and quality Correct
Answer Can cost $100 to thousands.
To produce quality, you need to use quality.
Do your research. Might lose a client due to poor quality.
Describe how to effectively set up equipment in various
environments Correct Answer Arrive early.
Select your location (no tripping hazards).
Select participant location.
Assess the room for ambient noise.
Assess mic needs/channel distribution.
Assess mic placement (arms length of speaker).
Factor size and character of room, # of speakers, and types of
mics available.
Define multi-channel recording Correct Answer Recording on 4+
channels to separate speaker's voices.
Makes it easier to isolate and hear more clearly.
Identify the role of the interpreter Correct Answer 300+
languages spoken in the US.
Diversity in society.
, Preserve testimony of all parties for English and other language
translated.
Translates Q&A.
Use channel other than witness.
Describe how to effectively work with an interpreter Correct
Answer If ever questioned (interpretation), audio can be
assessed to review.
Don't interrupt them!
Identify which participants need to be identified within the
transcript Correct Answer Anyone who speaks needs to be
identified.
Describe annotation- order of importance Correct Answer 1.
Speaker
2. Notes
3. Timestamping
Identify essential annotations Correct Answer Speaker
identification.
Notes of important activity for timestamps.
Identify non-essential annotations Correct Answer Not word for
word.
Discuss conduct during in-person proceedings Correct Answer
Be professional.
Dress appropriately.
Describe different types of oaths Correct Answer
Deponent/Witness
Interpreter
Oath for Children & Mentally Impaired
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