AAERT Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR) Practice Exam

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• What is the meaning of the prefix "Meso-"?
• What is the discovery phase in litigation primarily aimed at?
• What are briefs in a legal context?
• What is a surprise witness typically limited to?
• What is typically necessary for the granting of a warrant in court?
• What is the first step in court proceedings?
• What type of training is essential for a CDR?
• Which root means "backwards"?
• How can a CDR maintain neutrality during depositions?
• What is the legal significance of swearing an affidavit?
• Which types of technology are commonly used by CDRs?
• What do errata in a document refer to?
• What does "real-time reporting" mean in deposition contexts?
• What is the primary focus of equity in law?
• What shape is associated with the cardioid microphone pickup pattern?
• What does estoppel prevent in legal cases?
• What is the function of customary law in common law systems?
• What does the "read and sign" procedure involve?
• What is one limitation of a deposition's rough draft?
• Which term describes a tendency to have a particular affinity or love?
• How does a CDR ensure accuracy in transcripts?
• What does the Code of Federal Regulations encompass?
• Which role does a court clerk primarily fulfill?
• What does the root word "Micro-" refer to?
• What does the root "philia-" signify?
• In which situation would a video deposition most likely be utilized?
• What is "contemporaneous" reporting?
• In legal terms, what is the implication of burden of proof?
• What does equity aim to achieve in a legal context?
• What is the meaning of the suffix "-otomy"?
• What does the prefix "epi-" refer to?
• Why is knowledge of legal terminology important for a CDR?
• Which of the following actions should a CDR take when objections arise during a deposition?
• What is the consequence of submitting a deposition that contains errors?
• What does dismissal with prejudice imply?
• What is the effect of collateral estoppel?
• What is the meaning of the root word '-stasis'?
• What are "exhibits" in a deposition?
• What is one major advantage of an EUO for insurance carriers?
• What type of connectors are the most common for microphones?
• Which root word means "outside"?
• What is an appropriate response from a CDR during unclear testimony?
• What does 'allocution' refer to in court?
• What is usually expected from an attorney when requesting a rough draft?
• What is Black's Law Dictionary primarily used for?
• What is the importance of a "certificate of authenticity" in depositions?
• What is "timestamping" in transcription?
• Which root word relates to the concept of study or theory?
• Which of the following is an essential skill required for a CDR?
• What does the root word "orth-" mean?
• Why is proper formatting important in a deposition transcript?
• Which of the following root words indicates "tumor"?
• What does the term "off the record" mean?
• What does the root word "Leuko-" specifically denote in a scientific context?
• What are "objections" in the context of a deposition?
• What does the root word "nucleo-" refer to?
• What is an important aspect of a deposition rough draft?
• Which of the following best defines "case in chief"?
• What kind of information would typically not be protected under attorney-client privilege?
• Why might an attorney request a rough draft of a deposition?
• How can attorney-client privilege benefit clients during depositions?
• What does the term "arraignment" refer to in a criminal context?
• What should a CDR do upon encountering sensitive information during a deposition?
• What does the suffix "-scopy" indicate?
• What does common law consist of?
• What is the difference between a deposition and a trial?
• What role does punctuation play in court reporting?
• Which root word means "nerve"?
• What does the suffix "-ostomy" refer to?
• Which root word translates to "air"?
• What is the purpose of a voir dire examination?
• What does "bifurcation" refer to in legal terms?
• What does the root word "path" signify?
• What does "mono-" translate to in medical terminology?
• What commonly used software tools should a CDR be familiar with?
• What is the relationship between court reporting and depositions?
• What does the term chattel refer to?
• Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal case?
• What are declarations in legal terms?
• What are common challenges faced by CDRs during depositions?
• Which description best fits the circuit court of appeals?
• What does the root word "mono-" signify?
• What best describes the role of a CDR in the legal process?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding preponderance of evidence?
• What is the typical turnaround time for a deposition transcript?
• Which term represents a state of having fear?
• What type of connection can a mixer use for output?
• Which root word means "middle"?
• How does a CDR maintain a clear recording environment?
• Which root word indicates "bone"?
• What is the "preponderance of evidence"?
• What is considered the "gold standard" of accuracy for transcription in court reporting?
• What distinguishes a gooseneck microphone?
• What is meant by 'errata' in the context of a deposition transcript?
• What is the primary function of a glossary in deposition reporting?
• What is one reason attorneys value a deposition's rough draft?
• What characteristic of an omnidirectional microphone allows it to capture sound?
• What is the primary role of a Certified Deposition Reporter (CDR)?
• What are written interrogatories?
• What should a CDR do if they are unable to hear a witness?
• What type of microphone pattern allows for recording multiple voices with one microphone?
• What is a writ of certiorari?
• What is another term often used for the court's schedule?
• Which type of microphone is characterized by a moving coil mechanism?
• Who acts as the trier of fact in a legal proceeding?
• Under what circumstance is attorney-client privilege most applicable during depositions?
• Which term is used to describe law that has evolved from judicial decisions over time?
• What is expected from each side during the discovery process?
• What does the root word "gen-" mean?
• What ethical considerations should a CDR adhere to?
• What does the term "Hypo-" imply in medical terminology?
• What is a colloquy in a judicial context?
• Why is confidentiality important in a deposition?
• What does the root word "erythro-" stand for?
• Who may attend an EUO?
• What does "beyond reasonable doubt" signify in a criminal trial?
• Which type of microphone is most likely to require a solid base and flexible neck?
• Which root word means "fear"?
• What is the primary purpose of obtaining a rough draft of a deposition?
• What does the root "sarco-" refer to?
• What meaning is associated with the root word "estro-"?
• What does case law refer to?
• What is a bench conference?
• Which of the following roots means "dark" or "black"?
• What does the term 'judicial precedent' refer to?
• What is one key responsibility of a lay witness during a deposition?
• What does "raph-" refer to?
• In common law, how is a case typically resolved?
• What steps should a CDR take before a deposition begins?
• Which prefix is used to indicate something is below normal?
• What is the fundamental difference between civil and criminal trials with respect to the burden of proof?
• Which root word means "shape"?
• Which standard is used to make decisions in civil matters?
• What is an appellate court's role when a writ of certiorari is granted?
• What does the root word 'spondylo-' refer to?
• What is the typical wiring configuration for XLR connectors?
• Who is referred to as the defendant in a legal case?
• Which document summarizes a person's professional accomplishments and credentials?
• What does an affidavit represent in legal terms?
• What root word defines "light" in medical terminology?
• What does dismissal without prejudice mean?
• What does "peri-" refer to in medical terminology?
• What do court minutes generally consist of?
• What is the importance of legal terminology knowledge for a CDR?
• What is the purpose of a "notice of deposition"?
• What feature allows a condenser microphone to switch pickup patterns?
• What does a digital mixer primarily do?
• What distinguishes opinion testimony from other forms of testimony?
• What is the implication of the root word "-osis"?
• In the context of legal proceedings, what does a trier of fact determine?
• What type of evidence does hearsay refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of the case in chief?
• How do deposition transcripts differ from court transcripts?
• What is the role of the plaintiff during closing arguments?
• What role does a rough draft play in the deposition process?
• Why is the review process critical for deposition transcripts?
• How are jurors instructed to handle depositions during trials?
• Which root word means "below"?
• What happens if the prosecution fails to prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt?
• What does the suffix "-logy" refer to?
• What is the primary purpose of a 'motion to compel' in court proceedings?
• In legal terms, what is a witness's direct testimony?
• Which situations could compromise attorney-client privilege during a deposition?
• What is a fundamental purpose of the bench warrant?
• What type of testimony is referred to as 'opinion testimony'?
• What kind of law does case law primarily deal with?
• What does the root word "endo-" indicate?
• Which root word indicates "opening"?
• American common law legal terminology primarily originated from which two influences?
• In which type of trial is the presumption of innocence applied?
• What is the meaning of the suffix '-tome' or '-tomy'?
• What does the term "inter-" signify?
• Why is neutrality important for a CDR during depositions?
• What are the potential consequences if a CDR fails to meet transcribing standards?
• What is the meaning of the suffix "-lysis"?
• What defines the term 'fair market value'?
• What role does a CDR play in the review process of deposition transcripts?
• What should a CDR bring to a deposition?
• Which root word refers to 'vessel'?
• What do mitigating circumstances refer to in a legal context?
• How should a CDR handle a scenario with multiple speakers talking at once?
• How does a CDR ensure consistency in their transcripts?
• What is direct testimony?
• What does a protective order achieve in legal terms?
• What is required for an affidavit to be valid?
• What does "attorney-client privilege" entail during depositions?
• How should a CDR handle interruptions during a deposition?
• What type of microphone is characterized as bulky and uses physical movement to create an electrical signal?
• What does the root word "osteo-" denote?
• What root word means "cell"?
• What procedural stage follows the plaintiff's case in chief during a trial?
• What does it imply when a trial is bifurcated?
• In which situation might attorney-client privilege be waived during a deposition?
• What legal obligation does a CDR have during a deposition?
• Which root word means 'together'?
• What are substantive errors in legal documents referred to as?
• If a CDR identifies a mistake on the record after a deposition, what should they do?
• What is typically included in a deposition transcript?
• In legal terms, what does the "cloud on title" affect?
• Why is the concept of attorney-client privilege essential in legal settings?
• Who brings a case against another party in court?
• What defines a deposition?
• What does the prefix "poly-" mean?
• What is the difference between "speaker identification" and "attribution"?
• What does the root word "hydro-" signify?
• Which type of input is typically of interest to a deposition reporter?
• What is a key responsibility of a CDR during depositions?
• What is the function of "discovery" in the deposition process?
• Who typically schedules an EUO?
• What does the root word "Hyper-" mean?
• How might requesting a rough draft impact the deposition process?
• What does the term 'Official Record' refer to in legal proceedings?
• Which term describes a person bringing a lawsuit?
• Which root word can be associated with the concept of "many"?
• What is a key function of the charge to the jury?
• What is the meaning of the root word "neuro-"?
• What does the root word "Leuko-" signify?
• Who is referred to as the deponent in a deposition?
• What is one possible outcome when a case is dismissed without prejudice?
• What should a CDR do if they miss a portion of the testimony?
• What is the meaning of "hyper-"?
• Which root word signifies "written"?
• How are changes made to a deposition transcript after the session?
• What does "Meta-" denote?
• What does the root word 'thoraco-' signify?
• Which root word means "blood"?
• What is included in the charge to the jury?
• In a legal context, what is a "deposition"?
• What is the main purpose of a lavalier microphone?
• How should a CDR handle multiple speakers during a deposition?
• What is a key characteristic of arbitration?
• Who is typically allowed to provide opinion testimony in a court proceeding?
• Which root word means "around"?
• What defines a lay witness in a legal context?
• What does "swearing in" a witness involve?
• What does "cloud on title" refer to?
• What is the meaning of the root word "photo"?
• What is the purpose of a bench warrant?
• What is a CDR's responsibility regarding witness demeanor during a deposition?
• In the context of depositions, what is the order of witness testimony generally?
• What is indicated when testimony is classified as 'adverse witness'?
• Why is it imperative for CDRs to stay updated with industry changes?
• What is the meaning of a motion in limine?
• What power source is typically required for a condenser microphone?
• How should a CDR handle a witness who is difficult to understand?
• What does the root word "Melano-" indicate?
• What is the meaning of the root word "Intra-"?
• What is a defining feature of a low-profile boundary microphone?