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The AAERT knowledge examination for the Certified Electronic Transcriber (CET) has 157 questions, and a candidate needs 80 percent or higher to pass.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“The exam consists of 157 questions. You will need a score of 80 percent or higher to pass.”
AAERT Certification Program (CER, CET and CDR exams), American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), 2026, CET exam description.
Open the original- What it measures
- The knowledge exam is multiple choice and covers transcript formatting and proofreading, transcription software and equipment, general legal procedures, ethics and vocabulary.
- What it does not show
- The page describes the exam at the time it was read. Exam content and passing rules can change, so check AAERT before you register.