AAERT- CER Exam Questions With Answers

AAERT- CER Exam Questions With Answers Describe Equipment Needed for All Types of Audio Recording Setups - ANSWER- Mics, Cables/Connectors/Digital Mixer/Computer/Software Identify Everything Necessary in Order to Create an Accurate Transcript - ANSWER- Equipment set up and tested. All parties arrived: business cards received and cells off. Read certain info into record: name, company address, date, time, location, case caption, party who ordered, notice or stipulation, witness name, names of parties. Swear in Witness. Record and Annotate. Describe Procedure When an Attorney Certifies a Question - ANSWER- Make annotation immediately (usually witness refuses to answer question). Check local rules for specific procedures. Usually separate document listing these. Sign and give to atty. Describe Basic Troubleshooting Steps During Video Conference & Telephonic Proceedings - ANSWER- Sound quality crucial. Use a high-quality speakerphone. Speakers identified as they speak (when 2 or more). Place mics where they pick up best sound. Describe How to Effectively Work with a Videographer. - ANSWER- Take charge of room upon arrival. Be professional and polite but firm. Explain where you need to set up and why. Video must frame the witness. Videographer will have a script to follow that they put on their record. Explain this to attys. Compare and Contrast Original vs Copy - ANSWER- Only ONE original for signature (by deponent). Copies are clearly marked and certified (use Notary Seal). Keep a copy for file. Define Importance of an Accurate & Verbatim Record & How it Impacts Judicial System - ANSWER- Minutes of events as they occur. Becomes part of the Court's official record. You are acting as an impartial quasi-officer of the court. Describe How to Request and/or Research Proper Nouns to Verify Spelling for Transcription - ANSWER- Ask parties after hearing. Describe Procedure When an Attorney Strikes Something from the Record - ANSWER- Removes a portion of the record from consideration by a fact-finder. The material stricken remains physically in evidence-in case the ruling to strike is found on appeal to be in error.