Exam

Question 1

palpate:
A: extra heart beats
B: throb
C: Examine with fingers

Answer 1

C: examine with fingers.

Question 2

in toto:
A: entirely
B: In Kansas.
C: As a matter of fact.

Answer 2

A: entirely

Question 3

Closing arguments are to be taken by the court reporter:
A) When any party requests it
B) always
C) When all parties agree to it.

Answer 3

C: When all parties agree to it.

Question 4

In criminal cases how does the judge answer questions presented to him by the jury?
A) In a sealed note presented to the jury.
B) the answer is read to the jury by the bailiff.
C) In open court recorded by the court reporter.

Answer 4

C) In open court reported by the court reporter.

Question 5

A reporter’s transcript shall be filed in the appellate court within:
A) 20 days
B) 30 days
C) 60 days

Answer 5

C) 60 days

Question 6

Digitalis
A) a reading disorder
B) A disease of the hands
C) a heart stimulant

Answer 6

C) A heart stimulent

Question 7

The car went (Past, passed) me and stopped (further, farther) down the road.

Answer 7

past Farther

Question 8

A volume of a statement of facts is limited to how many inches in thickness?
A) 1 inch
B) 2 inches
C) no limit

Answer 8

B) 2 inches

Question 9

A person whose certification has been expired for ____ or more may not renew the certification
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 3 years

Answer 9

A) 1 year

Question 10

A legal document made by the defendant to the plaintiff that admits the matters alleged in the complaint is called:
A) A brief
B) A demurrer
C) an admittance

Answer 10

B) A demurrer

Question 11

The power of the court to hear a particular cause of action and to render a lawful judgement against a defendant is:
A) venue
B) Assembly
C) Jurisdiction

Answer 11

C) Jurisdiction

Question 12

How long can a witness be deposed?
A) 3 hours
B) 6 hours
C) as long as it takes

Answer 12

B) 6 hours

Question 13

Maria (Layed, Laid) the mail on the kitchen table

Answer 13

laid

Question 14

She (Lay, laid) on the couch all day yesterday

Answer 14

lay

Question 15

In the citation “Dodd v. Smith”, 526 F.2D 35 1st CIR. 1976 F.2D refers to:
A) The name of the case
B) the name of the volume
C) the name of the jurisdiction

Answer 15

B) The name of the volume.

Question 16

The pitch to be used by CRs must be:
A) 7 or 8
B) 8 or 9
C 9 or 10

Answer 16

C: 9 or 10

Question 17

The ____ tab setting is used for speaker identification and parentheticals.
A) First
B) Second
C) Third

Answer 17

C) Third

Question 18

The cat just (Lies, Lays) there so peacefully all morning

Answer 18

lies

Question 19

After the back surgery, he (Laid, lay) on his stomach for several weeks.

Answer 19

lay

Question 20

Ex parte
A) to legally separate
B) One-sided; unilateral
C) in sections

Answer 20

B) one-sided; unilateral

Question 21

A candidate must file an application to take the CSR exam
A) At least 30 days before the exam
B) at least 10 days before the exam
C) on the day of the exam

Answer 21

A) At least 30 days before the exam

Question 22

Examination part A costs:
A) $100
B) $125
C) $150

Answer 22

B) $125

Question 23

bona fide
A) genuine
B) partial payment
C) In good faith

Answer 23

C) in good faith

Question 24

If the judge tells the reporter to expunge something from the record, the reporter should:
A) take it out of notes
B) leave it in notes but don’t transcribe it.
C) take it out of notes but transcribe it

Answer 24

B) leave it in notes but don’t transcribe it.

Question 25

Choose the correctly spelled word. A) ophtholmologist B) ophthelmologist C) ophthalmologist

Answer 25

C) ophthalmologist

Question 26

A formal question to each jury member as to whether he or she agrees to the verdict is called: A) voir dire B) confirmation C) Polling of the jury

Answer 26

C) Polling of the jury

Question 27

Choose the correctly spelled word A) prerogative B) perogative C) perogetive

Answer 27

A) Prerogative

Question 28

In situ A) The current situation B) In its original place C) Another place or situation

Answer 28

B) In its original place

Question 29

Whose / Who's book is this?

Answer 29

Whose

Question 30

Whose / Who's the person that owns the book

Answer 30

Who's

Question 31

How many duplicates does CR file in a capital murder case? A) Original and one B) Original and two C) Original and three

Answer 31

B) Original and two.

Question 32

Enervate A) To energize B) To make from nothing C) To weaken

Answer 32

C) To weaken

Question 33

John say that he may, might be able to go to the game.

Answer 33

might

Question 34

the attorney said that he would, will need more time

Answer 34

would

Question 35

I think that John has (Drug, dragged) the hose over there

Answer 35

dragged

Question 36

Les has sorted his clothes and (given, gave) many things away

Answer 36

Given

Question 37

(Have, Had) you had any injuries before the accident involved in this lawsuit?

Answer 37

Had

Question 38

How many copies does CSR need to file with the Supreme Court A) 2 B) 4 C) 6

Answer 38

B) 4

Question 39

How many copies does CSR need to file with the District Court of appeals? A) 2 B) 4 C) 6

Answer 39

B) 4

Question 40

Periodontitis is also called: A) Sepsis B) Pyorrhea C) Lockjaw

Answer 40

B) Pyorrhea

Question 41

Guidelines by which the attorneys and the judge conduct the litigation process are called: A) rules of law B) rules of evidence C) principles of Law

Answer 41

B) rules of evidence

Question 42

To show that a witness has lied in past statements or in immediate testimony is to ____ a witness. A) discredit B) shame C) impeach

Answer 42

C) impeach

Question 43

Official CR will furnish transcript after date of application for transcript and fee is paid or person established indigence within how many days? A) 60 B) 120 C) 365

Answer 43

B) 120

Question 44

The letter has (Laid, Lain) on the desk since yesterday.

Answer 44

lain

Question 45

The certification fee is a one-time fee of A) $100 B) $135 C) $200

Answer 45

C) $200

Question 46

mea culpa A) innocent of offense B) Through my fault C) Nobody's fault

Answer 46

C) Nobody's fault

Question 47

Her new contract (which, that) contains revisions, is enclosed

Answer 47

which

Question 48

A ___ is held to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to hold a person accused of a crime and compelling him to answer. A) Preliminary Hearing B) Grand jury investigation C) Court martial

Answer 48

A) Preliminary hearing

Question 49

We chose the (Roaring Twenties / roaring twenties) for the theme of the dance

Answer 49

Roaring Twenties (capitalized)

Question 50

When the (Twentieth Century / twentieth century) is reviewed what kind of grade will it earn?

Answer 50

twentieth century (lower case)

Question 51

hypothetical A) possible B) assumed C) Probable

Answer 51

B) assumed

Question 52

The rough draft must be labeled or watermarked how? A) Do not use in Court. B) do not Copy C) unedited rough draft only

Answer 52

C) Unedited rough draft only.

Question 53

For (Appearnce / Appearance; / Appearance's) sake, the attorneys could not agree among themselves.

Answer 53

appearance'

Question 54

How many CE (continuing education) credits does a CSR need in ethics every two years? A) 1.5 B) 2.0 C) 2.5 D) 3.0

Answer 54

C) 2.5

Question 55

Choose the correctly spelled word: A) perogative B) prerogative C) prerogitive

Answer 55

B) prerogative

Question 56

An expired certificate can be reinstated within ____ days by paying renewal and penalty fees. A) 365 B) 120 C) 60

Answer 56

B0 120

Question 57

In case of a violation of the ____ order relating to form in preparation of the statement of facts, the appellate court may require the reporter to amend the same or to prepare a new statement of facts. A) NCRA B) JBCC C) Supreme Court

Answer 57

C) Supreme Court

Question 58

Rule 205 provides that the _____ be given to the witness' attorney. A) Notice B) bill of particulars C) original transcript

Answer 58

C) original transcript

Question 59

Bell's palsy affects the _____ cranial nerve in the face. A) 6th B) 7th C) 8th

Answer 59

B) 7th

Question 60

An unregistered firm receives ____ copies of deposition. A) certified B) uncertified C) duplicate

Answer 60

B) uncertified

Question 61

Both the (democrats / Democrats) and (republicans / Republicans) opposed (communism / Communism)

Answer 61

Democrats. Republicans. communism

Question 62

Ad litem A) Next in issue B) in the future C) For that particular action or proceeding

Answer 62

C) For that particular action or proceeding.

Question 63

Mary lives (Farther / Further) from school than John does. To (Farther / Further) your skills in school, study.

Answer 63

Farther / Further

Question 64

The penalty imposed on CSR for not submitting a transcript on time is: A) $1000 B) $2000 C) $3000

Answer 64

C) $3000

Question 65

The answer sheets and all transcriptions of dictation of applicants taking the exam shall be destroyed no less than ___ years after exam is taken. A) 2 B) 3 C) 4

Answer 65

A) 2

Question 66

Tachy A) slow B) Sticky C) Rapid

Answer 66

C) Rapid

Question 67

____ is the study of tissue A) Otology B) Psychology C) Histology

Answer 67

C) Histology

Question 68

A reporter's license can be suspended for up to ___ months. A) 12 B) 24 C) 36

Answer 68

A) 12

Question 69

The examination fee for Part A and B combined is A) $150 B) $175 C) $200

Answer 69

C) $200

Question 70

Difficulty in breathing, requiring the patient to sit up straight is called A) Orthopnea B) Apnea C) Ossilation

Answer 70

A) Orthopnea

Question 71

On payment of fee, the person requesting the transcript receives the original and ___ copy / copies. A) one B) two C) three

Answer 71

A) One

Question 72

Choose the correctly spelled word. A) innoculation B) inocullation C) inoculation

Answer 72

C) inoculation

Question 73

Choose the correctly spelled word: A) coroborate B) corroborate C) corroborrate

Answer 73

B) corroborate

Question 74

The regrading fee is: A)$25 B)$35 C)$45

Answer 74

B)$35

Question 75

The JBCC may suspend a court reporter's certification up to: A) six months B) one year C) two years D) three years

Answer 75

B) one year

Question 76

(Coalition / Coalesce) means union or combination

Answer 76

Coalition

Question 77

ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) transforms court reporting software into: A) Generic format B) transcript form C) document form

Answer 77

A) generic format

Question 78

immanent A) irregular behavior B) inherent; being within the limits of possible experience of knowledge C) Similar in shape

Answer 78

B) Inherent; being within the limits of possible experience or knowledge.

Question 79

write of certiorari: A) a decision by a superior court to overrule a lower court's decision B) a superior court's implementation of some rule of order to accomplish a goal. C) A writ from a superior court ordering the records of an inferior court to provide sure and speedy justice or to correct errors.

Answer 79

C) A writ from a superior court ordering the records of an inferior court to provide sure and speedy justice or to correct errors.

Question 80

Administrative penalties imposed on a CSR: A) First violation: up to be not more than ($500, $1000, $1500) B) Second violation: up to but not more than ($1500, $2000, $3000) C)Third violation: up to but no more than ($3000, $4000, $5000)

Answer 80

1000 3000 5000

Question 81

The _____ plane divides the body into upper and lower portions. A) Sagital B) Frontal or Coronal C) Transverse or Horizontal

Answer 81

C) Transverse or Horizontal

Question 82

The ___ plane divides the body into two parts lengthwise. A) Sagital B) Frontal or Coronal C) Transverse or Horizontal

Answer 82

A)sagital

Question 83

The ___ plane divides the body into front and back sections from top to bottom. A) Sagital B) Frontal or Coronal C) Transverse or Horizontal

Answer 83

B) Frontal or coronal

Question 84

A licensed CSR is required to complete a minimum of (6, 8, 10, 12) hours of continuing education every two years.

Answer 84

10

Question 85

Which is preferred? A) May 3rd, 2014 B) May 3, 2014 C) May the third, 2014

Answer 85

B) May 3, 2014

Question 86

The JBCC is appointed by the Supreme Court and is comprised of (12, 13, 15, 16) members

Answer 86

13

Question 87

JBCC members serve a term of (4, 5, 6, 8) years in office

Answer 87

6

Question 88

Transcript paper must be 8 and a half by 11 inches with a weight of at least (11, 12, 13) pounds.

Answer 88

13 pounds

Question 89

The Official Reporter's Record must be bound using: A) Flexible prongs B) glued binding C) spiral binding D) Locking binding E) Any of the above

Question 90

Choose the correctly spelled word. A) ophtholmologist B) ophthelmologist C) ophthalmologist

Answer 90

C) Ophthalmologist

Question 91

How much can a CSR charge for a copy of a transcript? A) The same rate as the original. B) 1/2 the page rate of the original. C) 1/3 the page rate of the original. D) 1/4 the page rate of the oroginal.

Answer 91

C) 1/3 the page rate of th eoriginal.

Question 92

Choose the correctly spelled word. A) indispensible B) indispensable C) indespensible

Answer 92

B) indispensable

Question 93

Official reporters report their transcript fees with A) State of Texas B) JBCC C) Attorneys of record D) judge and county clerk

Answer 93

D) Judge and county clerk

Question 94

If a witness is sworn in by telephone, do the attorneys have to stipulate to it? A) Yes B) No

Answer 94

A) Yes

Question 95

A matter decided by the Court that cannot be litigated again by the same parties is called: A) Sub rosa B) Tabula rasa C) res judicata

Answer 95

C) res judicata

Question 96

If the witness does not sign the deposition and signature is not waived, what does the court reporter do? A) Sends a copy of the deposition back to the witness for signature. B) Sends a copy of the deposition to the attorney for the witness for signature C) declares the deposition void D) completes the further certification portion of the deposition and files it with the District Clerk with Copies to all attorneys of record.

Answer 96

D) completes the further certification portion of the deposition and files it with the District Clerk with copies to all attorneys of record.

Question 97

If you cannot afford to go to trial, you can ask the judge to proceed how? A) in pari delicto B) in forma pauperis C) in loco parentis D) in personam

Answer 97

B) in forma pauperis

Question 98

An inference that does not follow the premise is called: A) non sequiter B) Non sequitor C) non sequitur

Answer 98

C) Non sequitur