AAERT Study Guide July 2024 Test
Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? Answer- an
acoustically "live" room
What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? Answer- obtaining a
high quality recording
What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? Answer-
the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain settings
Sample Rate Answer- for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so speech
sounds are smooth and correctly represented
Bit Rate Answer- represents the amount of information, or detail that is store per unit
time of a recording
Sample Rate Answer- 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc.
Bit Rate Answer- usually 16 or 24 bits
What are two types of microphones? Answer- dynamic and condenser
Unidirectional Answer- single voice
Omnidirectional Answer- all directions
What should you consider when placing microphones? Answer- size and character
of the room, the number and location of speakers, and types of microphones
available
What type of microphones are always preferred for use? Answer- cardioid
microphones
In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones
should be part of the emergency equipment? Answer- omnidirectional microphones
What is the reporters responsibility? Answer- ensure that every speaker is audible in
the recording and secure microphones to minimize trip hazards
,What are the best ways to test the microphones? Answer- speak into the
microphone and identify it or lightly scrape its screen with your finger
Why is an acoustically "dead" room preferred for electronic reporting? Answer- it
picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and reduce echoes
What is the ROLE of a court reporter? Answer- to capture and preserve the
verbatim record by recording proceedings with an analog or digital system as well as
take simultaneous annotations to identify important case events such as identifying
speakers, unusual jargon, proper nouns, and key terms
Discovery Period Answer- allows parties to marshal their evidence
Interrogatories Answer- posed by each side to the opposing side
What is the standard order of events for criminal and civil trials? Answer- discovery,
trial, decision
This is filed BEFORE a trial. Answer- initial motion in limine
Voir Dire Answer- examination that determines individual suitability for randomly
selected citizens to sit as jurors in a case
Peremptory Answer- dismisses a juror from further consideration without the
challenging attorney having to tell the court why
For Cause Answer- attorney must inform the court why the juror is being challenged
This type of witnesses may be deposed only to give an opinion testimony. Answer-
expert witness
Opinion Testimony Answer- admitted to the court only as an aid in understanding
technical matters
This type of witness is NOT permitted to express their opinion, but are restricted to
reciting facts only. Answer- lay witness
Mitigating Circumstances Answer- might lead to a "downward departure" from the
standard sentence
Aggravating Circumstances Answer- Might lead to an increase of the severity of the
standard sentence
When a lawyer makes a specific reference to a prior case law, they are doing what?
Answer- citing precedents
If a jury is "deadlocked" the judge will declare a what? Answer- mistrial
,Opinions and findings of judges and jury verdicts are said to be what when read or
stated aloud in court? Answer- published
When does the official record begin? Answer- the clerk or presiding official calls the
case to be heard
Sidebar/bench conferences are part of the official record unless... Answer- the judge
advises otherwise
Who is responsible for interruptions or gaps in the recording? Answer- the court
reporter
What are the most common type of microphone connectors? Answer- XLR
connectors
When should courtroom equipment be tested? Answer- at the start of each work day
During the first check of the day, it is a good idea to recite what into the first
microphone tested? Answer- the date
Higher state courts (called Superior, District, or Circuit Courts) possess what?
Answer- general jurisdiction
The three types of court are... Answer- State courts, Federal courts and The United
States Supreme Court
What are the two types of jurisdiction that all courts have? Answer- subject matter
and territorial
What are the four tiers of the state court system? Answer- State Supreme Court/
Court[s] of Appeal/ Superior, circuit, or District Court/ City or Municipal Court[s]
The Federal statutes are contained within what? Answer- the United States Code
(U.S.C.)
A typical United States Code citation might be typed out as... Answer- 26 U.S.C.
6652(a)(1)(B)
Court Opinions are typically cited by... Answer- case name, volume number, the
court's name, the page number, and the court term(year of decision)
Both congressional and state enactments are what? Answer- statutory law
Legislatures have nothing to do with... Answer- natural law
Legislatures did not originate the elements of the original English/American ...
Answer- common law
Common Law Answer- a body of principles which are authoritative because they are
ancient and customary.
, Doctrines are often called... Answer- major principles of law
What divides the courtroom? Answer- the bar
Instead of "swear," those with religious or philosophical scruples against oath-taking
may do what? Answer- affirm
When evidence is sufficient to warrant a trial, the grand jury returns? Answer- bill of
indictment
What is held to allow a defendant to enter a plea with the court? Answer- an
arraignment
A defendant isn't officially involved in a lawsuit until he/she does what? Answer-
receives a copy of the complaint
Who is the "trier of fact"? Answer- the judge or jury
Who is the sole arbiter of law? Answer- the judge
Who instructs the jury on what the law says? Answer- the judge
Who is not allowed in Tax Court or in Bankruptcy Court? Answer- the jurors
Cardio Answer- heart
Meta Answer- changing
Caveat Answer- beware, a warning
Chattel Answer- an article of movable personal property
Black's Law Dictionary Answer- a standard legal reference work, including
abbreviations and other materials
Dictum/Dicta Answer- do not directly relate to the facts of a case
en bloc Answer- in a block; as a unit, as a whole , completely
Fair Market Value Answer- a price most willing sellers and willing buyers would
agree upon during sale negotiations
General Domain Answer- publications, musical compositions, or other items whose
copyright protection has lapsed
Habeas Corpus Answer- you have the body; a writ issued to release someone from
improper imprisonment
Hypothecate Answer- to pledge property as collateral for a debt
Questions With 100% Correct Answers.
Having plaster, marble and wood paneling will result in what? Answer- an
acoustically "live" room
What is the primary responsibility of the electronic reporter? Answer- obtaining a
high quality recording
What should be checked each time a reporter begins a recording session? Answer-
the digital mixer, the input and output connections, power, and gain settings
Sample Rate Answer- for digital audio sample at a high sampling rate so speech
sounds are smooth and correctly represented
Bit Rate Answer- represents the amount of information, or detail that is store per unit
time of a recording
Sample Rate Answer- 44.1 khz, 48khz, etc.
Bit Rate Answer- usually 16 or 24 bits
What are two types of microphones? Answer- dynamic and condenser
Unidirectional Answer- single voice
Omnidirectional Answer- all directions
What should you consider when placing microphones? Answer- size and character
of the room, the number and location of speakers, and types of microphones
available
What type of microphones are always preferred for use? Answer- cardioid
microphones
In the case of an unexpected number of participants, what type of microphones
should be part of the emergency equipment? Answer- omnidirectional microphones
What is the reporters responsibility? Answer- ensure that every speaker is audible in
the recording and secure microphones to minimize trip hazards
,What are the best ways to test the microphones? Answer- speak into the
microphone and identify it or lightly scrape its screen with your finger
Why is an acoustically "dead" room preferred for electronic reporting? Answer- it
picks up the speakers better by having walls that absorb sound and reduce echoes
What is the ROLE of a court reporter? Answer- to capture and preserve the
verbatim record by recording proceedings with an analog or digital system as well as
take simultaneous annotations to identify important case events such as identifying
speakers, unusual jargon, proper nouns, and key terms
Discovery Period Answer- allows parties to marshal their evidence
Interrogatories Answer- posed by each side to the opposing side
What is the standard order of events for criminal and civil trials? Answer- discovery,
trial, decision
This is filed BEFORE a trial. Answer- initial motion in limine
Voir Dire Answer- examination that determines individual suitability for randomly
selected citizens to sit as jurors in a case
Peremptory Answer- dismisses a juror from further consideration without the
challenging attorney having to tell the court why
For Cause Answer- attorney must inform the court why the juror is being challenged
This type of witnesses may be deposed only to give an opinion testimony. Answer-
expert witness
Opinion Testimony Answer- admitted to the court only as an aid in understanding
technical matters
This type of witness is NOT permitted to express their opinion, but are restricted to
reciting facts only. Answer- lay witness
Mitigating Circumstances Answer- might lead to a "downward departure" from the
standard sentence
Aggravating Circumstances Answer- Might lead to an increase of the severity of the
standard sentence
When a lawyer makes a specific reference to a prior case law, they are doing what?
Answer- citing precedents
If a jury is "deadlocked" the judge will declare a what? Answer- mistrial
,Opinions and findings of judges and jury verdicts are said to be what when read or
stated aloud in court? Answer- published
When does the official record begin? Answer- the clerk or presiding official calls the
case to be heard
Sidebar/bench conferences are part of the official record unless... Answer- the judge
advises otherwise
Who is responsible for interruptions or gaps in the recording? Answer- the court
reporter
What are the most common type of microphone connectors? Answer- XLR
connectors
When should courtroom equipment be tested? Answer- at the start of each work day
During the first check of the day, it is a good idea to recite what into the first
microphone tested? Answer- the date
Higher state courts (called Superior, District, or Circuit Courts) possess what?
Answer- general jurisdiction
The three types of court are... Answer- State courts, Federal courts and The United
States Supreme Court
What are the two types of jurisdiction that all courts have? Answer- subject matter
and territorial
What are the four tiers of the state court system? Answer- State Supreme Court/
Court[s] of Appeal/ Superior, circuit, or District Court/ City or Municipal Court[s]
The Federal statutes are contained within what? Answer- the United States Code
(U.S.C.)
A typical United States Code citation might be typed out as... Answer- 26 U.S.C.
6652(a)(1)(B)
Court Opinions are typically cited by... Answer- case name, volume number, the
court's name, the page number, and the court term(year of decision)
Both congressional and state enactments are what? Answer- statutory law
Legislatures have nothing to do with... Answer- natural law
Legislatures did not originate the elements of the original English/American ...
Answer- common law
Common Law Answer- a body of principles which are authoritative because they are
ancient and customary.
, Doctrines are often called... Answer- major principles of law
What divides the courtroom? Answer- the bar
Instead of "swear," those with religious or philosophical scruples against oath-taking
may do what? Answer- affirm
When evidence is sufficient to warrant a trial, the grand jury returns? Answer- bill of
indictment
What is held to allow a defendant to enter a plea with the court? Answer- an
arraignment
A defendant isn't officially involved in a lawsuit until he/she does what? Answer-
receives a copy of the complaint
Who is the "trier of fact"? Answer- the judge or jury
Who is the sole arbiter of law? Answer- the judge
Who instructs the jury on what the law says? Answer- the judge
Who is not allowed in Tax Court or in Bankruptcy Court? Answer- the jurors
Cardio Answer- heart
Meta Answer- changing
Caveat Answer- beware, a warning
Chattel Answer- an article of movable personal property
Black's Law Dictionary Answer- a standard legal reference work, including
abbreviations and other materials
Dictum/Dicta Answer- do not directly relate to the facts of a case
en bloc Answer- in a block; as a unit, as a whole , completely
Fair Market Value Answer- a price most willing sellers and willing buyers would
agree upon during sale negotiations
General Domain Answer- publications, musical compositions, or other items whose
copyright protection has lapsed
Habeas Corpus Answer- you have the body; a writ issued to release someone from
improper imprisonment
Hypothecate Answer- to pledge property as collateral for a debt
