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Assesses knowledge of court reporting hardware, software, and troubleshooting at an advanced level.
Covers the procedural knowledge required to manage depositions, hearings, and trials efficiently.
Focuses on the standards and guidelines for producing accurate, professional legal transcripts.
Tests advanced mastery of the English language necessary for flawless transcript production.
Evaluates the reporter's understanding of complex terminology encountered in specialized litigation.
Covers the ethical obligations, professional conduct, and business practices expected of a Merit Reporter.
Evaluates the ability to write and transcribe non-legal, literary material at high speeds.
Assesses the capability to accurately report complex legal instructions delivered to a jury.
Tests extreme high-speed writing and speaker tracking during multi-voice testimony.
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Get All FlashcardsWhat are the dictation speed requirements for the three legs of the RMR skills test?
Click to flipLiterary at 200 wpm, Jury Charge at 240 wpm, and Testimony/Q&A at 260 wpm.
Memory tip: Think 200-240-260 for Lit, JC, and Q&A respectively.
What is the minimum accuracy requirement to pass the RMR skills test?
Click to flipCandidates must achieve a minimum of 95% accuracy on each leg of the skills test.
This is the same accuracy standard as the RPR, but tested at significantly higher speeds.
What does the medical prefix "dys-" indicate?
Click to flipIt indicates bad, difficult, or painful.
Example: Dyspnea means difficulty breathing.
Define the legal term "voir dire."
Click to flipIt is the preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.
French for "to speak the truth."
When should a court reporter use a semicolon between independent clauses?
Click to flipUse a semicolon when the independent clauses are not joined by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
It is also used before a conjunctive adverb like "however" or "therefore."
According to NCRA guidelines, how many lines of text should a standard transcript page contain?
Click to flipA standard transcript page must contain no fewer than 25 typed lines.
This count typically excludes the page number.
What must a reporter do if offered a gift exceeding $150 from a party to the litigation?
Click to flipThe reporter must decline the gift, as the NCRA Code of Professional Ethics (COPE) prohibits gifts exceeding $150 in the aggregate per year.
This ensures impartiality and avoids the appearance of a conflict of interest.
What is a "writ of certiorari"?
Click to flipAn order by a higher court directing a lower court to send the record in a given case for review.
Commonly associated with the US Supreme Court choosing to hear an appeal.
Differentiate between "abduction" and "adduction" in anatomical movement.
Click to flipAbduction is moving a limb away from the midline of the body, while adduction is moving it toward the midline.
"Add"uction "adds" the limb back to the body.
What is the difference between "imminent" and "eminent"?
Click to flip"Imminent" means about to happen, whereas "eminent" means famous and respected within a particular sphere.
Example: An eminent judge can face an imminent deadline.
In Q&A formatting, where should the "Q." and "A." symbols be placed?
Click to flipThey should be placed at the left margin, followed by a period or specific spacing, with the text wrapping at an established indent.
Consistency is key for readability and compliance with standard formatting rules.
Define the legal doctrine "res ipsa loquitur."
Click to flipA legal doctrine meaning "the thing speaks for itself," where negligence is inferred simply because an accident occurred.
Often used in personal injury cases where the exact cause is unknown but couldn't happen without negligence.
If an attorney asks you to go "off the record," but opposing counsel objects, what should you do?
Click to flipYou must keep writing until all parties (or the judge, if in court) agree to go off the record.
The reporter does not take orders from just one attorney; the record must be protected.
What does the medical suffix "-ectomy" mean?
Click to flipIt denotes the surgical removal of a specified part of the body.
Example: An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix.
Which is correct: "The jury gave its verdict" or "The jury gave their verdict"?
Click to flip"The jury gave its verdict" is correct, as "jury" is a collective noun acting as a single unit.
Use "their" only if emphasizing the individual members acting separately.
What does a "subpoena duces tecum" require a witness to do?
Click to flipIt requires the witness to appear and bring specified documents or physical evidence to a court or deposition.
"Duces tecum" translates from Latin to "bring with you."
What is a rough draft transcript, and how should it be marked?
Click to flipIt is an unedited, uncertified transcript that must be clearly watermarked or labeled with a disclaimer stating it is a rough draft.
It cannot be cited as the official record.
What is the difference between "compliment" and "complement"?
Click to flipA "compliment" is an expression of praise, while a "complement" is something that completes or brings to perfection.
Example: "I compliment you on how well your shoes complement your outfit."
What does the medical root word "hepat/o" refer to?
Click to flipIt refers to the liver.
Example: Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
How do you punctuate a compound modifier before a noun?
Click to flipUse a hyphen to connect words that function together as a single adjective before a noun.
Example: "A well-known attorney," but "The attorney is well known."
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