RPR Exam - Machine portion

The RPR (Registered Professional Reporter) examination, as presented by the National Court Reporters Association, is broken down into 3 sections - 2-voice, literary and jury charge dictation. Details below regarding each dictation leg.

2-voice (Testimony) Exam

Given at 225 words per minute, the 2-voice section of the RPR exam tends to be the most challenging for students - the last leg they pass (if the exam is taken more than once). The subject matter can be anything from a standard slip-and-fall, to more technical material. Test takers have 75 minutes to transcribe this section of the test.

  • 2 Speakers - Q and A
  • 5 Minutes
  • 225 Words per Minute
  • 95% Accuracy

Literary Exam

Given at 180 words per minute, the literary section of the RPR exam has a wide range of subject matter - basically anything that isn't jury charge material. As with all RPR dictation, the syllable density is 1.4 syllables per word, on average, so the flow is very nice. Test takers have 75 minutes to transcribe this section of the test.

  • 1 Speaker - Literary Material
  • 5 Minutes
  • 180 Words per Minute
  • 95% Accuracy

Jury Charge Exam

Given at 200 words per minute, the jury charge section of the RPR exam tends to be the most predictable for students, as it's full of familiar subject matter and generally contains many briefing opportunities (example - Ladies and gentlemen of the jury). Test takers have 75 minutes to transcribe this section of the test.

  • 1 Speaker - Jury Charge Material
  • 5 Minutes
  • 200 Words per Minute
  • 95% Accuracy

Written Knowledge Test

The Written Knowledge Test, or WKT, is a 100 question, multiple-choice test that focuses on several areas. A score of 70 is needed to pass.

English and Vocabulary

One of the larger portions of the WKT, you will be asked to select the correct meanings of similar words, correct spellings of words, grammar and punctuation.

Professional Practice

This section deals with many of the legal or professional rules that court reporters face - how to deal with situations on the job and such - procedures and legal terminology

Technology

The bulk of this section deals with computer hardware and software - electronic transcript creation and being able to identify issues using troubleshooting methods.

Medical Terminology

Be sure to learn your basic medical terms and anatomy. If you know your medical prefixes and suffixes, you're off to a good start. Along with "Technology," this is a smaller section.

RPR STUDY MATERIAL

There are several sources to get the information you need to pass the RPR exam on the first try. Make the first time your last time!

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RPRprep.com

3 and 5-week RPR prep programs that fine tune your writing skills and sharpen your academics. Structured lessons, test feedback and more.

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SimplySteno.com

Need more than just 5 weeks to get up to speed? The SimplySteno court reporting program will get your speed where it needs to be!

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StenoLife.com

Just needs some practice dictation and maybe some brief ideas? Join StenoLife and take advantage of the Brief Machine!

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StenoTube.com

The place where steno and video collide. Hundreds of videos with 2-voice, 4-voice, jury charge and literary dictation material to practice.

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SpeedBuilders.com

Your best choice for dictation material! 2-voice, 4-voice, literary, jury charge, congressional, medical, names and numbers - they have it all!.

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StenoDoctor.com

Make sure your steno machine is in top shape to take the RPR exam! The professionals at Steno Doctor will take care of your machine.

MORE RPR EXAM DETAILS

What does it take to pass the Registered Professional Reporter exam, as presented by the National Court Reporters Association?

100 or 115 WKT Questions?

In order to provide candidates with a valid and reliable examination, NCRA has, at times, pretested items for the RPR, RMR, and RDR examinations.  Pretesting makes certian that all items on an examination are items with good statistics. No new, untested items will appear on any examination.  The RPR, RMR, and RDR examinations will all include items for pretesting.  This means the examinations will have 115 items instead of 100.  These items will not be scored, so the exams are still based off of 100 points.  Candidates will never know which questions are pretest questions.  The testing time has also been extended to 105 minutes instead of 90, to allow candidates sufficient time to finish the examination. 

Some Other RPR Facts

You do NOT need to be attending a court reporting school in order to take the RPR exam.

As an RPR, you will participate in NCRA's continuing education program. To renew your RPR you must maintain your NCRA membership and earn a minimum of 3.0 CEUs over a three-year period.

  • Candidates no longer need to be members of NCRA in order to take the RPR.  Candidates must be machine writers in order to take the RPR.
  • The NCRA written knowledge and skills tests are offered on separate days and at separate testing centers.
  • As a RPR, you will participate in NCRA's continuing education program. To renew your RPR you must maintain your NCRA membership and earn a minimum of 3.0 CEUs over a three-year period.
  • After you have earned your RPR, you'll receive a handsome certificate to display in your home or office. Your RPR also gets you recognition in the Journal of Court Reporting, the Court Reporter Sourcebook, and on NCRA's Web site.

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