AAERT Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) Practrice Exam

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• What’s an appropriate way to denote the start of a quote in a courtroom transcript?
• What information should be included on the cover page concerning the states involved?
• What is the definition of "Writ of Certiorari"?
• What is meant by "jurat"?
• What action does a judge take when striking record information?
• Which prefix is associated with "flesh" or muscle in medical terminology?
• What concept does "laches" involve?
• What does "prejudice" imply about a person's ability to judge in a trial?
• What does taking an Oath during court proceedings signify?
• What is geographic jurisdiction?
• What type of break is indicated with the term "recess"?
• The prefix "epi-" means what?
• What is indicated by the term "sic"?
• What concept does 'en banc' convey regarding a court's function?
• What does the prefix "hyper-" indicate in a medical context?
• Which of the following best describes "inaudible"?
• The clause "jurat" in legal documentation primarily signifies...
• How should the header position appear in relation to the first tab?
• What does "probable cause" refer to in the context of law enforcement?
• What signifies that court proceedings are temporarily halted?
• What does it mean if a witness is labeled as "defendant's witness"?
• What is an Official Record in the context of court proceedings?
• What does it mean when Joint Exhibit 17 is received in evidence?
• What is the definition of "AD LITEM"?
• What is the meaning of 'In Rem' in legal contexts?
• What does "pro forma" refer to?
• What does the term "sub nom" mean when used in legal context?
• What does "de jure" translate to?
• What is the purpose of a Grand Jury in criminal law?
• In estate law, who is referred to as a remainderman?
• What can a juror challenge entail?
• What is the meaning of 'com' in legal context?
• Which of the following best captures the meaning of "semble"?
• What does "caveat emptor" imply to potential buyers?
• What is the meaning of the term "supra" in legal texts?
• Which prefix is associated with the meaning "man"?
• What is the translation of "nunc pro tunc"?
• What does the Latin term 'In Loco Parentis' suggest about responsibility?
• What is the typical transcription cue when indicating someone is speaking?
• Who is a tortfeasor?
• What does the term "coccus" refer to in medical terminology?
• What does 'escheat' refer to in legal terms?
• What does SEC stand for in the context of financial regulations?
• What does the "Code of Federal Regulations" encompass?
• What does the prefix "cardio-" refer to in medical terminology?
• The term "bag" is represented by which prefix?
• What type of notation should follow a playback of previous testimony?
• What is the significance of marking Joint Exhibit 17 for identification?
• In legal terms, what does 'in' typically refer to?
• What does the term 'In Loco Parentis' signify?
• The term "onco-" is commonly associated with which of the following?
• What does "affirm" mean in a legal context?
• What spacing is required for title and index pages in a transcript?
• What does the term "playback question" refer to in transcript preparation?
• What does "mens rea" refer to?
• Which of the following is the correct parenthetical for concluding a sidebar discussion?
• Which of the following best captures the essence of "to infinity"?
• What does 'Inter Alia' imply when used in legal language?
• What term may be used when something is being shown in a video format during a trial?
• In jury trials, which type of testimony cannot be taken when the jury is not present?
• What does a declaration refer to in legal language?
• What is a writ?
• What does the term 'Indicia' relate to in legal terminology?
• What is indicated by "Jury not present" during a trial session?
• Which term refers to the part of the charge that weighs most heavily against the accused?
• What does the term "proceedings adjourned at p.m." refer to?
• What does the prefix "melano-" indicate?
• What should be done to the header when a witness is temporarily excused?
• What does the notation in a legal transcript indicating “sworn to interpret” signify?
• What is the nature of an Opening Statement?
• If a statement is to be transcribed accurately from playback, which of the following should be included?
• Which of the following prefixes means "without"?
• Which term refers to an official court decision?
• What does it signify when the jury retires for deliberation?
• In which scenario would you include “jury present” after the call to order?
• What defines statutory law?
• Which prefix refers to the kidney?
• What is the legal significance of surplusage?
• What does the prefix "chole-" relate to in medical terms?
• Which of the following statements best captures the idea of rehabilitation of a witness?
• What is the significance of "printed decisions and opinions"?
• What is the legal implication of "jury present" during a proceedings statement?
• Which of the following is correct when summarizing the content of spoken materials?
• When using parenthetical statements, what is important regarding their placement?
• Which of the following contractions should not be used in formal transcripts?
• Which of the following identifies that a witness didn't directly answer a question?
• If the jury is not present during a hearing, what is the implication for the proceedings?
• If a witness's response is unclear, what notation can be used?
• Who is the deponent in a legal deposition?
• What does the prefix 'anti' signify?
• What does it mean to strike a portion of the record?
• What is the definition of liquidity in finance?
• What type of evidence is typically excluded during the jury "charge"?
• What term is used for an individual having special expertise to assist a court?
• What does the term "unintelligible" refer to?
• What heading should be used if voir dire is conducted without the jury present?
• Which prefix refers to "backward" movement in medical terminology?
• Which term signifies a decision that should remain unchanged?
• What are jury instructions in a court case?
• What is the correct format for expressing only cents in a transcript?
• What does "duces tecum" signify in a legal context?
• What does the term "amicus curiae" refer to in legal context?
• What formatting principle is generally avoided in transcripts regarding spoken language?
• What is the meaning of 'ad' in legal terminology?
• What specific action does the term ‘excused’ denote regarding a witness?
• What does the suffix "-gram" refer to?
• What is the legal implication of "to [at] court"?
• Which phrase best describes "arguendo"?
• What is key to maintaining when quoting in a deposition transcript?
• What is the main purpose of a Motion in Limine in court?
• In legal transcripts, what does "tcr" refer to?
• What does "per curiam" indicate in legal contexts?
• Which prefix means "within, inside"?
• What does collateral estoppel prevent?
• How should an interrupted quotation be set up in a transcript?
• What term describes the questioning process of potential jurors?
• Which legal term best describes an ethical issue regarding a person's loyalties?
• What are considerations that can increase a legal sentence referred to as?
• What is a summons?
• The meaning of the prefix "micro-" is best defined as?
• What does the phrase "mea culpa" express?
• What is a settlement in legal terms?
• What is the purpose of an allocution in court?
• Which of the following definitions best captures "mens"?
• What does "OWN RECOGNIZANCE" refer to in a criminal trial?
• What does rehabilitating a witness entail?
• Which term is associated with "high praise" in honorific contexts?
• What should a transcriptionist do with pronouns during testimony?
• What does inflation indicate about currency value?
• What does the root "path-" indicate in its usage?
• In legal context, what does "ux" mean?
• What is meant by black letter law?
• Which term describes a legal system based on judicial decisions and customs?
• What does an AAA rating signify in finance?
• When court proceedings are described as "continued outside the presence of the jury," what does this mean?
• In what aspect does a "challenge" primarily impact a legal trial?
• What is a common objection you might hear in court related to hearsay?
• What does 'et al.' refer to?
• What action should be taken after the trigger word "BLANK" regarding the witness?
• What parenthetical notation should be used to indicate a lengthy pause during proceedings?
• How is "res publica" defined?
• What does a search warrant enable law enforcement to do?
• The term "encephala-" relates to which organ?
• What does "FORUM NON CONVENIENS" indicate?
• The term "thoraco-" is related to which part of the body?
• What is the purpose of discovery in legal proceedings?
• What is bifurcation in legal trials?
• How should exhibits be listed according to standard practices?
• What does the term "cross" refer to in the context of witness questioning?
• Which term refers to the process of collecting evidence before a trial?
• Which of the following best describes the consequences of pecuniary damages?
• What does "Habeas corpus" necessitate?
• Which prefix means "bad"?
• What must exist for a challenge for cause to be valid?
• Which term means "according to calculation; in proportion"?
• What are errata in legal documentation?
• What general principle is illustrated by "res ipsa loquitur"?
• What does a summary judgment entail in a court case?
• The prefix "gen-" typically indicates what action?
• What does "cloud on title" refer to?
• When preparing a title page of a transcript, which of the following expressions should be avoided?
• Which term relates to the idea of initial evidence or assumption?
• What is the meaning of "PARITY"?
• What is a bench warrant used for?
• In legal transcription, what does it mean when comments indicate a discussion “off the record”?
• Which of the following prefixes means "small"?
• What does it indicate when the court and clerk confer?
• What does the prefix "don't-" mean?
• What does "curriculum vitae" refer to?
• What does the term "case law" usually refer to?
• What does 'within the four corners' mean regarding a document?
• What is the right to confront accusers?
• What does a warrant signify in legal terms?
• What term would best describe a written statement made under oath?
• What does "Smith - Re-examination" signify in the legal context?
• Which of the following would be included in a "brief"?
• Where should a header not appear in a transcript?
• What is typically the outcome of a successful demurrer?
• What is the definition of colloquy?
• What legal term implies 'by a hundred'?
• What is represented by "Q.ED." in legal terminology?
• Which prefix means "many" or "multiple" in medical terminology?
• What is the meaning of the term "quaere"?
• What is the proper phrase to use when returning to court business after a recess?
• What is typically not recorded in a transcript during off-the-record comments?
• What does the prefix 'non' indicate?
• What occurs during a call to order in court?
• Who is an informant in a legal context?
• What does "viva voce" mean in legal proceedings?
• What does the term 'cross-examination' imply in a legal context?
• What is the meaning of "EX POST FACTO"?
• What does "de minimis" refer to?
• What does the abbreviation "clrk" stand for in legal transcripts?
• Which term indicates a collective decision-making group in court?
• What is the general legal term for "things"?
• What does the prefix "meta-" indicate?
• What is the purpose of having a "clerk speaker token" during legal proceedings?
• What does "Chain of Custody" refer to in legal proceedings?
• What term describes someone who not only breaks the law but shows contempt for it?
• The suffix "-oma" refers to what medical term?
• Which typographical style should be used for legal case names?
• Which term describes something related to the mayor of a city?
• Which term is used to describe actions taken without any formal complaint or notification?
• In a trial setting, what term is used to define a witness called in for further testimony later?
• What are written questions posed before a trial commonly referred to as?
• Which term suggests that something is done secretly or discreetly?
• What does it mean if the court attends to other matters?
• What does a direct examination typically follow in a trial?
• What does the term 'redacted' mean in relation to an exhibit?
• What is the meaning of "bona fide"?
• What is the definition of "dictum"?
• Which of the following is included under general jurisdiction?
• What type of media can be introduced into evidence as indicated by the term "played"?
• What does the suffix "phobe-" signify in medical terminology?
• What does 'In Forma Pauperis' mean?
• What is indicated by the term 'Recess' in courtroom proceedings?
• Which term describes an issue that a court is capable of deciding?
• The medical prefix "neuro-" pertains to which system in the body?
• What does surplusage refer to in legal proceedings?
• What does "defendant not present" indicate during a trial?
• Which of the following is considered an asset?
• What does the prefix "hemo (a)-" signify?
• Which of the following best defines "minutia"?
• What is meant by the term "Cause of Action"?
• According to transcription standards, how should text be positioned from the left paper edge?
• What is typically recorded when the court adjourns for the day?
• What is the meaning of 'estoppel'?
• What is the translation of "compos mentis"?
• What phrase refers to what was to be demonstrated in an argumentative context?
• What does arraignment involve?
• What is the action referred to when audio is played in the courtroom?
• What does the legal term "EX POST FACTO" typically address?
• Which of the following best defines "Calendar" in a court context?
• How is a mechanics lien classified?
• In the context of medical terminology, what does "graph-" relate to?
• Which term is used to describe the context "in a room"?
• In which scenario would contempt of court likely occur?
• What term refers to indicators that forecast future economic activity?
• What does the prefix 'post' refer to?
• How should a verdict involving a jury be documented if not applicable?
• What does the term gubernatorial refer to?
• Which of the following is NOT a leading economic indicator?
• In relation to the phrase “off the record,” what does this indicate in a transcription context?
• What does "caveat venditor" suggest to sellers?
• Which term describes someone who is not of sound mind?
• What does the term "inter se" refer to?
• What is "recross" in legal proceedings?
• What is the term used for a change or correction in legal documents?
• What term describes the legal venue where a case is heard?
• In criminal procedures, what is meant by the term 'extradition'?
• In criminal cases, whose presence must also be noted at the beginning of proceedings?
• What is the meaning of the prefix "poly-" in a medical terminology context?
• What does a subpoena duces tecum require?
• In a sentencing hearing, what is primarily determined?
• What does the term "per se" mean in legal terminology?
• What does general jurisdiction allow a court to do?
• What is meant by PRIVITY OF CONTRACT?
• What does PREJUDICE refer to in a legal context?
• Which of the following terms means "for the good"?
• What type of recording is typically utilized when audio evidence is played in a trial?
• What statement is true regarding the notation “sic” when transcribing?
• What does the term "IN ABSENTIA" refer to?
• What does NYSE stand for?
• What term refers to a request for action or a ruling to be made by a court?
• What does "non obstante" imply?
• What does "Hill" refer to in a political context?
• What does it mean when Exhibit 2 is received in part and rejected in part?
• Which statement best describes the function of the court interpreter?
• What does the term "res" refer to in legal contexts?
• What should be used instead of the word "sworn" when a witness prefers to affirm?
• What does it mean when a complainant's exhibit is rejected?
• What should be done on the first page of a cross-examination section?
• In medical terminology, what does the suffix "-itis" refer to?
• What is usually presented in a "closing statement"?
• What is the purpose of 'et seq' in legal documents?
• The prefix "cyto-" typically refers to which of the following?
• What does "intra-" signify in a medical term?
• What term refers to the joining of lawsuits together?
• When may the judge require that material played in court also appear in the transcript?
• What is one key difference between direct examination and cross-examination?
• What does the prefix "sarc-" indicate regarding tissue types?
• Which abbreviation refers to the 2nd set of published federal appellate decisions?
• What aspect does a deponent’s testimony typically affect in court?
• What standard must be met for conviction in a criminal trial?
• What type of law is established through legislative acts?
• What does "AD NAUSEAM" refer to?
• Which phrase translates as "that is" in English?
• What are consecutive sentences?
• What is the primary purpose of an arrest?
• What does the Latin phrase "magna cum laude" signify when used in academic context?
• In legal terminology, which term means 'against'?
• During transcription, what notation is often included before a quote is inserted?
• What does “interpreter oath autotext” refer to in a court setting?
• What defines a 'non suit' status in a legal context?
• What does the abbreviation "Q.V." stand for in legal settings?
• What does "ante litem" mean?
• What does 'In Limine' refer to in a legal context?
• What is typically included in the header after lengthy discussions in a transcript?
• What does the term "res ipsa loquitur" mean in legal context?
• What can occur if testimony is interrupted during a trial?
• What term describes a provisional or temporary legal status that is not yet finalized?
• How should lengthy quotations, more than fifty words, be formatted in a transcript?
• Which term refers to the intrinsic value of an investment?
• What does the phrase "under the name" represent in legal citations?
• What are PECUNIARY DAMAGES?
• What is the main implication of 'Inter Alia' in a legal document?
• Which legal term refers to an order to release someone from improper imprisonment?
• What does the term "bail" refer to in a legal context?
• What is a landmark decision?
• What should be done when recording figures during transcription?
• What does the suffix "-logy" refer to in medical terminology?
• How should a transcription start if it includes a question?
• What determines the jurisdiction of a case?
• What does the term Non Suit refer to?
• What does the term 'venue' refer to in a legal context?
• What is typically associated with an arrest?
• Which term refers to stock price quotations published by NASD?
• What is the legal principle of "stare decisis"?
• Which action is a proper legal procedure described in the context of courtroom activities?
• In legal drafting, the term 'In Pro Per' is most commonly used to describe which situation?
• What does "ultra vires" refer to in legal terms?
• What is the required phrase for swearing in a court interpreter?
• In a courtroom context, when is a recess typically called?
• Who typically provides Opinion Testimony in court?
• What is a demurrer?
• What is a PRECEDENT in legal terms?
• What is the definition of a "class action" lawsuit?
• What is the definition of "Burden of Proof" in a legal context?
• What is reserved for when the jurors have returned a verdict and are being dismissed?
• What does a Motion to Compel require from a party?
• What is a verdict form?
• What scenario does the term "seriatim" best describe?
• What is the purpose of cross-examination in a courtroom?
• What does "intra vires" mean?
• What does 'et ux.' mean in legal contexts?
• What is a patent?
• What does it indicate when a jury is present during court proceedings?
• What is the definition of a deposition?
• What is the proper terminology when a defendant goes through the fingerprinting process?
• What should be inserted at the end of a lengthy audio or video presentation to indicate its conclusion?
• Which of the following terms refers to the actual contents of a document?
• Which prefix is associated with "after"?
• What is the meaning of the term "post hac"?
• What is the meaning of "nolo contendere"?
• What does "sidebar" generally refer to in a legal context?
• What is the purpose of "AD TESTIFICANDUM"?
• What does the prefix "leuko-" mean?
• What role do attorneys play during a bench conference?
• What is meant by appreciation in terms of value?
• What does the phrase "to the suit" translate to in legal terminology?
• In medical terminology, what does "neuro-" signify?
• When is an exhibit considered "received in evidence"?
• What is the term for testimony given under oath by a person who is Pro Se?
• What does the term 'escrow' primarily relate to in transactions?
• The prefix "lipo-" is associated with which substance?
• What role does the "further recross" typically serve in a legal trial?
• In which scenario might additional pages for attorney appearances be necessary?
• What could "AD HOC" be defined as?
• What is the purpose of a sequestering jury during a trial?
• When a jury is not present, what should be done to headers in the transcription?
• The prefix "cephal-" is associated with which part of the body?
• What is the role of equity in law?
• What is a verdict?
• What might a patent prevent others from doing?
• What does "standard legal reference work" imply?
• What does "ipse dixit" signify?
• What does the prefix "algi-" relate to in medical terminology?
• What does "exo-" indicate in medical terminology?
• The suffix "blast-" typically refers to what in medical terms?
• What effect do concluding parentheticals have on the reading of transcripts?
• What does the term "sealed" refer to in a legal context?
• What does 'ex contractu' imply?
• Which of the following actions might require the reporter to read back previous statements?
• What does "lex scripta" translate to?
• Which term refers to the result of a contract?
• What indicates that a quotation is underway in spoken language according to transcription standards?
• What does it mean to "recuse" a judge?
• When marking an exhibit for the index page, what condition must be met?
• How should interruptions during testimony be recorded?
• The prefix "meso-" can be defined as?
• What would the presence of a court reporter imply about courtroom procedures?
• What differentiates a challenge for cause from a peremptory challenge?
• What does it mean to die intestate?
• What does the term "Standard of Evidence" refer to?
• How is "sotto voce" commonly understood?
• What is the translation of 'ergo'?
• In legal terms, what does the concept of judgment encompass?
• What does it mean to "recant" a statement?
• Which of the following best describes the Federal Reserve system?
• In transcription, how should the contraction "ain't" be handled?
• Which term refers to issues that a court cannot entertain?
• Who is a person that voluntarily joins an action with the permission of the court?
• What does the term "culpa" translate to in English?
• When a number is spoken before the actual figures, how should it be formatted?
• How can recidivism affect legal sentencing?
• In medical terminology, what does the prefix "spondylo-" specifically relate to?
• What is a junior mortgage?
• What is the primary purpose of probation?
• What does the term "evidence" refer to in a legal context?
• Who is responsible for deciding what evidence is true in a legal case?
• What is joint tenancy?
• What is indicated by the suffix "-stasis" in medical terms?
• Which term refers to a witness whose testimony is harmful to the case of the party who called them?
• Which of the following means "for a time"?
• What does contempt refer to in a legal context?
• Which action is defined as to sign, complete, or perform?
• In a rebuttal, which examination follows the witness being called again?
• What does the term "malum prohibitum" indicate?
• What element is crucial to include in transcribing a deposition?
• What does the prefix "retro-" suggest about the direction or movement in a medical context?
• What does it mean when the proceedings are described as being conducted without the jury?
• What does 'In Re' denote in legal terminology?
• What does it mean to suborn someone in a legal context?
• What does the term "chattel" refer to in legal terminology?
• What is the primary action associated with the term "edit" in a legal context?
• What does "sua sponte" imply in legal terms?
• What is the main role of interrogatories in a legal proceeding?
• What does "quantum meruit" signify regarding contractual obligations?
• What does the term "lis pendens" refer to in legal context?
• What should one consider when they see the term "caveat"?
• If something is a "sine qua non", what does that imply?
• What is essential for maintaining clarity while transcribing?
• What is discussed in a sidebar?
• What does the suffix "-ostomy" refer to?
• What does it mean when a jury is described as deadlocked?
• What is the purpose of emending Plaintiff's Exhibit 37(a)?
• Which term is associated with the cancellation of an agreement?
• What does the term "evidence" refer to in legal proceedings?
• What does the term 'examination' refer to in the context of a trial?
• What does the term "entrap" mean in a legal context?
• Where does the header appear in relation to the first numbered text line?
• Which concept relates to the distribution of property rights concerning waterways?
• What does the term extradition refer to?
• Who is considered a hostile witness?
• What characterizes items in the general domain?
• What is the meaning of 'en banc'?
• What does the prefix "endo-" denote?
• What is a "recidivist"?
• Which term describes a fault in a legal sense?
• What does it mean when the term 'Resumed' is used in a courtroom context?
• Which term denotes "after death"?
• What is contained within the Official Record?
• Which of the following roles is associated with documenting spoken dialogue in the courtroom?
• What is meant by the term "not of sound mind"?
• Which of the following is an example of a standard contraction that is commonly seen in transcripts?
• What is the process of examining prospective jurors called?
• What is a counterclaim?
• What does it mean to hypothecate property?
• What is the proper action if a witness is called but jurors are not present?
• What does the prefix "ecto-" indicate?
• What does 'exemplia gratia' mean?
• What does "emend" refer to in legal documentation?
• Which prefix is related to the study of blood vessels?
• What is the primary role of the Federal Reserve?
• What does it mean when a witness is impeached?
• In which scenario might a declarant provide a declaration?
• In legal terms, what does the phrase "obligation to provide affirmative proof" pertain to?
• What is indicated by a subpoena ad testificandum?
• In which situation is “beyond reasonable doubt” a standard?
• What can a bench warrant authorize?
• In legal terms, what does "rebuttal" mean?
• When a reporter notes a segment is “off the record,” what is the correct parenthetical to include?
• What does the Fortune 500 list represent?
• When is the legal term "standing" most commonly used?
• What does the prefix "vaso-" refer to in medical terminology?
• What does rescission entail in contractual agreements?
• In medical terminology, what does "cerebro-" pertain to?
• What outcome does a "quiet title" action seek to achieve?
• What activities are distinct during the process of swearing in and examining a witness?
• The prefix "albumin-" is typically associated with which type of substance?
• What does the prefix "pneumo-" relate to in medical terms?
• What term is used to refer to the individual responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom?
• What is meant by the phrase "mens sana in corpore sano"?
• How is fair market value defined?
• What does the phrase "pro bono" signify?
• The prefix "nucleo-" denotes what concept?
• The term "vascular" pertains to what aspect of anatomy?
• What happens when the jury retires for deliberation?
• What is indicated when Defendant's Exhibit B is withdrawn?
• What is the legal term for a court's order reducing the amount of a jury award deemed excessive?
• What is the abbreviation FTC stand for?
• What is the correct way to format witness names in a transcript?
• What legal term indicates significant technical violations that lead to a likely miscarriage of justice?
• The term "derma-" is used to reference which part of the body?
• Which legal term means 'during suit'?
• What does it mean when funds are held in escrow?
• What does it mean to redirect in a legal setting?
• Which term describes the concept of "things" in legal discourse?
• What does it mean when a court issues a summary judgment?
• In legal terminology, what does "sub rosa" signify?
• Which of the following best describes direct testimony?
• What does the root "cuta-" signify?
• What is indicated by the suffix "-ectomy"?
• During which stage of a legal proceeding does allocution typically occur?
• The suffix "-lysis" indicates what process?
• Which of the following refers to a tangible item of evidence?
• What does the prefix 'ex' indicate?
• What does the prefix "hypo-" signify?
• The prefix "estro-" is associated with which of the following?
• Which type of case involves federal law or constitutional claims?
• What is the implication of "sine qua non" in legal contexts?
• What does the term "qua" imply in legal contexts?
• In legal terminology, what is the implication of "inconvenient forum"?
• What does the phrase "on all fours" refer to in legal terms?
• Which term means "another self"?
• In legal terminology, what does "quantum" refer to?
• Which term is defined as "from a crime" in legal terminology?
• How is "de facto" defined?
• What does it imply if a judge states that a plaintiff's exhibit is amended?
• What does the term "corpus" refer to?
• What is the advised action regarding auto-hyphenation in transcription?
• What does "summa cum laude" indicate?
• Which of the following describes aggravating circumstances in a legal case?
• What is the definition of hearsay in legal terms?
• What should be the primary focus when transcribing legal discussions?
• What occurs during a proof hearing?
• What does "Case in Chief" refer to?
• What does the term “back to business” signify in a court setting?
• What is a subpoena?
• In what context would "de novo" typically be applied in legal proceedings?
• In legal terms, what does "sic" indicate about a statement made?
• What is included in a "charge to the jury"?
• What does it imply if a witness is deemed hostile?
• What characterizes a case dismissed with prejudice?
• What is the purpose of a Motion in Limine?
• What medical term suffix indicates inflammation?
• What does the prefix "cyst-" refer to?
• Which term signifies "cutting out"?
• What is the purpose of a "quiet title" action?
• Which term describes a court's authority over specific types of cases?
• Which of the following is NOT a function of a Grand Jury?
• What does "nolle prosequi" mean in legal terms?
• Which of the following terms is used to indicate a level of performance or extent in legal contexts?
• What does it mean when an issue is termed justiciable?
• What does "de novo" mean in legal terms?
• What does the prefix "mono-" signify?
• What does "AD INFINITUM" signify in legal terms?
• What does "non sequitur" refer to?
• What phrase is used to indicate that a witness has previously taken an oath?
• Which of the following best defines "AD CURIAM"?
• What conclusion can be drawn when stating that the court "attends to other matters"?
• Which prefix means "between; among"?
• What is a verbatim record of what is said in court or deposition called?
• What does 'In Medias Res' indicate in terms of narrative structure?
• What term is used to indicate that there was no clear response from a witness?
• Which term describes an incomplete exhibit that has received partial acceptance?
• What does "ipso facto" imply?
• What does limited jurisdiction imply for a court?
• What action might follow the discovery of new evidence that contradicts prior statements?
• When should a statement regarding jurors' presence or absence be included in the record?
• What is a response by the defendant that denies the plaintiff's claims called?
• What does the prefix 'sine' imply?
• The term "hypo-" is used in medicine to describe what condition?
• Which term refers to a cell?
• What is the translation of "I.E." in legal context?
• Which type of case dismissal cannot be brought again?
• What does the term "Shepardizing" refer to?
• When is the clerk's role particularly essential during proceedings?
• What does common law consist of?
• Which term indicates something that is not legally significant?
• What is the definition of court minutes in a legal context?
• What is the meaning of "chambers" in a courthouse?
• What is the purpose of an injunction?
• What is the significance of the acronym FTC in business contexts?
• What is a complaint in legal terms?
• What is the primary duty of the trier of fact?
• What does the suffix "-osis" imply?
• What does "IDEM" mean in legal terms?
• What are counts in the context of legal charges?
• What defines a PERCIPIENT WITNESS?
• What instruction is provided for the right side margin in transcription?
• What is the translation of "pro hac vice"?
• What does it mean to sequester a jury?
• What is the significance of 'et al.' in legal writing?
• Which term would be used to describe acts occurring "among the living"?
• What does the prefix "pneumo-" pertain to?
• What does the Latin term 'ab' generally mean?
• What happens when Joint Exhibits 17 and 18 are marked for identification?
• What does the preponderance of evidence standard relate to?
• What action does the legal term "edit" suggest regarding documents?
• What transcription formatting is expected for other transcript pages?
• What is the definition of "laches"?
• How does a reporter typically indicate that a witness was excused?
• What does the legal term "emend" imply about a document?
• What is typically meant by stating that a discussion took place “on the record”?
• What does the standing doctrine refer to?
• Which of the following is indicative of a medical condition?
• What is one important function of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)?
• Which suffix indicates a procedure involving cutting?
• What does "pendente lite" mean?
• Which prefix refers to "light" in a medical or scientific context?
• When beginning a new paragraph within a question or answer, where should it start?
• What is the purpose of a docket number in legal cases?
• When something is referred to as "sine die," what does it mean?
• What are punitive damages intended for?
• What is the role of an affiant in the legal process?
• Which of the following phrases is associated with the term "ultra"?
• What is indicated when a joint exhibit is marked for identification?
• What is the main purpose of a summons?
• Which of the following prefixes means "shape"?
• What does a remittitur imply about a jury's award?
• Which term indicates a relationship of 'with' or 'beside' in legal context?
• What does "seriatim" refer to in legal terminology?
• In the context of legal terms, what does testimony represent?
• What anatomical term corresponds with the meaning of "skin"?
• What defines a conflict of interest?
• What does the prefix "spondylo-" refer to in medical terminology?
• What is the legal principle of "res judicata"?
• Which substance is represented by the prefix "hydro-"?
• What legal term refers to being in the middle of a situation or story?
• What does "prima facie" mean?
• What is the primary purpose of estoppel in legal proceedings?
• Which of the following is referred to as "for the sake of form"?
• What term describes questions posed to a witness or deponent?
• What does "-tomy" signify in surgical terms?
• What does the legal term “complaint” initiate?
• What is meant by "corpus delecti"?
• Which prefix means "between"?
• How would you categorize "quid pro quo"?
• What does the term "indiscernible" mean?
• What occurs during a sentencing hearing?
• How should lengthy quotations, over fifty words, be formatted in a transcript?
• What does "inter alios" mean?
• Which term would indicate a relationship to the brain?
• What is the meaning of the prefix "neuro-"?
• Which prefix signifies "under; below; beneath"?
• In the context of law, "res judicata" signifies what aspect?
• Which court is described as the federal appellate level immediately below the Supreme Court?
• The prefix "thoraco-" is associated with which bodily structure?
• Which term refers to the action of seeking a review from a higher court?
• In the context of stock markets, NASDAQ primarily deals with what type of securities?
• Which of the following best describes "punitive damages"?
• What does 'cum' mean in legal terminology?
• What principle does the term "presumption of innocence" embody in a trial?
• Who is referred to as a declarant in legal terms?
• What characterizes the nature of consecutive sentences?
• Which term describes the relationship established by a written contract?
• Which term is associated with the concept of 'notwithstanding'?
• What is the purpose of a mechanics lien?
• What is meant by "Case Law"?
• In legal terminology, what does "res gestae" refer to?
• What is indicated by the prefix "angi-" in medical terminology?
• What does the prefix 'intra' refer to?
• What is represented by the phrase "in law"?
• The term "intra vires" indicates actions that are...
• What is the legal term for a formal statement made under oath?
• What should you do if there is collation confusion during the trial?
• Which of the following suffixes refers to the study of a subject?
• What is the significance of an indictment in a criminal case?
• What does "EX PARTE" mean?
• What is the meaning of the prefix 'infer'?
• What does the term inference refer to in legal terms?
• What does "recidivism" refer to?
• What does NASD stand for?
• What is the general implication of fair market value?
• In legal terminology, what does "per centum" refer to?
• What is the role of a jury in a legal case?
• What should be noted in the header if lengthy colloquy occurs between an attorney's examination and opposing counsel's questioning?
• What is indicated when the defendant is noted to be present?
• When indicating time in a transcript, what should precede a.m. and p.m.?
• What does a PLEA typically cite?
• What kind of statement does a witness provide during direct examination?
• What does it mean when Plaintiff's Exhibit 37(a) is redacted?
• What does "dismissed without prejudice" allow for?
• What is an adverse witness expected to provide in a court case?
• What does it mean when an exhibit is noted as 'withdrawn'?
• What is the meaning of the prefix 'pro'?
• What is the meaning of "post mortem"?
• In legal terms, what does 'execute' imply?
• What is indicated as autotext for the plaintiff's opening statement?
• What is the preferred way to handle the term "because" in official transcripts?
• What does the term 'federal question' typically indicate in law?
• What is the relationship between a tort and a tortfeasor?
• What is the purpose of quoting previous testimony during a transcription?
• What does the term "EX CURIA" refer to in a legal context?
• What is bail typically used for?
• Which term specifically means "from one part, on one side"?
• What does "malum in se" mean?
• What does it mean to "affirm" in a legal context?
• What does the term "situs" refer to?
• What is the implication of having sufficient reason in law enforcement?
• What characterizes a peremptory challenge?
• How should you record a sidebar or bench conference?
• What does the prefix "peri-" mean in medical terms?
• What are concurrent sentences?
• Which prefix indicates a strong tendency or attraction toward something?
• What must happen if jurors are not present during examination?
• What is the translation of "inter vivos"?
• What is a proper way to indicate a response when it’s only a gesture?
• What does the term remitter refer to in legal terms?
• Which prefix indicates a condition that is 'above' normal levels?
• Which term is commonly used to describe a situation where something is exchanged for something else?
• When providing a translation, how should a witness's personal pronoun be reported?
• What is a ruling in the context of law?
• What is required for a search warrant to be granted?
• What does 'infra' mean in legal terminology?
• What does subject matter jurisdiction refer to?
• The term "sym-" denotes which concept?
• The F.3d abbreviation refers to which type of legal documents?
• What does the prefix "osteo-" specifically pertain to?
• What does "appreciation" signify in an economic context?
• Which branch of law deals with the results of specific cases?
• Which prefix is associated with "nerve"?
• What does the United States Code represent?
• Which method is incorrect when summarizing a witness's statement?
• What is the meaning of "in toto"?
• What is the meaning of "de juris"?
• What is an acceptable abbreviation for "cannot" in transcription?
• What does 'en bloc' imply?
• What should you do when "number" begins a sentence in a transcript?
• What do futures in finance refer to?
• What is the meaning of "cum laude"?
• Which prefix denotes the concept of "air" in scientific terms?
• What does the prefix "otomy" indicate in medical terminology?
• What term refers to the interest rate charged by banks to their preferred business customers?
• What does the prefix 'de' generally imply?
• What is often a significant feature of "class action" suits?
• What is described as the inability of a jury to reach a verdict?
• What does "parol" refer to?
• In legal terminology, what does "supra" refer to?
• What does the prefix "erythro-" refer to?
• In the context of law, what does 'ante' refer to?
• Which organization is responsible for regulating the securities industry in the U.S.?
• What occurs during a bench conference?
• Which prefix refers to "bone"?
• What is the defining characteristic of original jurisdiction?
• Which legal term means "as if"?
• What is the role of arbitration in dispute resolution?
• Which of the following is true about an intervenor?
• What occurs when Plaintiff's Exhibit 37(a) is amended?
• What is direct examination?
• Which abbreviation should be preferred to indicate "because" when starting a sentence?
• What is indicated by the term "inaudible" in the context of legal documentation?
• What is primarily assessed in the Fortune 500 publication?
• What is the correct way to write the abbreviation "sic" in text?
• What does the term 'joinder' typically relate to in legal proceedings?
• What does the term 'oath' entail in court?
• When transcribing, what should you remember about complex legal language?
• What does the PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE entail?
• What phrase indicates that the jury and defendant are present in court?
• What is the primary purpose of a writ of certiorari?
• What should be omitted in a one-day trial regarding jury mention?
• In legal terms, what does a defendant’s release "on their own recognizance" imply?
• Which of the following best describes the role of an informant?
• What does "riparian" refer to in legal terms?
• What does the term "status quo ante" refer to?
• The prefix "gyno-" is associated with which term?
• What is an indictment?
• What does the "burden of proof" require in legal cases?
• What are securities?
• What does the term "ne plus ultra" signify?
• What do "Briefs" refer to in legal terminology?
• Which term is represented by the prefix "gastro-"?
• Who may make juror challenges in a court case?
• What does the phrase "the jury present" imply in a courtroom setting?
• What is the appropriate response if a number is given in a conversation?
• What does the term "challenge" refer to in a legal context?
• Which of the following best describes mitigating circumstances?
• What is an appropriate use of [sic] in transcripts?
• Which prefix indicates something happens "beneath"?
• Which prefix refers to the heart?
• What does 'In Pro Per' mean in legal practice?
• Which prefix denotes the concept of "feeling" or "sensation"?
• What does the prefix 'im' signify in legal context?
• Which term is associated with a point of inducing nausea?
• What does the prefix "arthro-" refer to?
• Which of the following terms can imply a specific use for a particular purpose?
• Who is the defendant in legal terminology?
• What does the legal term "ACTION" refer to?
• What does 'mal' mean in prefix terminology?
• Which prefix means "before"?
• Which prefix indicates a relationship to cancer?
• In a legal context, what does "redirect" imply?
• Which of the following describes the 'contents' of a legal document?
• How is a tort defined?
• Which root word refers to "cell"?
• Who is referred to as the PLAINTIFF in a legal case?
• Which term refers to legal action taken regarding an item or property?
• What does "we shall no longer prosecute" refer to?
• What does the term "super" mean in legal context?
• What is testimony?
• What does the process of "further redirect" entail in legal proceedings?
• What is the significance of "pro rata" in calculations?
• What does "per capita" signify?
• What does 'In Personam' refer to?
• The term 'osteon-' refers to which bodily structure?
• In legal terms, "inter alios" relates to transactions...