La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XXI-307
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XXI-307 - Content of ExaminationA. The examination shall consist of:1. written knowledge test;2. dictated tests at the following speeds:a. 5 minutes at 180 wpm (literary, one voice);b. 5 minutes at 200 wpm (jury charge, one voice);c. 5 minutes at 225 wpm (Q and A, two voices).B. The written knowledge test will consist of 100 multiple choice questions which will include 50 questions on English, grammar, spelling and word comprehension, 25 questions on medical terms and 25 questions on legal terms. The use of reference material will not be allowed.C. Completion time for the written knowledge test is one hour. Four hours are allowed for transcribing the three segments of the dictated test. The time allocated for an applicant taking fewer than three segments of the dictated test shall be reduced proportionately. A certified digital reporter applicant must pass all three segments in one sitting. Transcripts must be typed.D. Candidates may be required to read aloud any part of the dictated matter required by the board.E. Only stenomask and certified digital reporter candidates will be allowed to use electronic recording equipment during an examination.F. Upon completion of the examination all shorthand notes, stenomask tapes, transcripts, and other examination materials shall become the property of the board.G. Stenomask applicants will also be tested according to NVRA standards for silence.La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XXI-307
Promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, LR 9:678 (October 1983), amended by the Department of Economic Development, Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters, LR 14:530 (August 1988), LR 16:394 (May 1990), LR 27:183 (February 2001), amended by the Office of the Governor, Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters, LR 37:3512 (December 2011).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R. S. 37:2554.