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10-20pages
The CET practical examination asks for a transcript of about 10 to 20 pages in the federal format, with a title page, an index page and a certification page.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“The practical examination entails creating a transcript using the federal format. ... The transcript will be approximately 10-20 pages and must include a title page, index page, and certification page.”
AAERT Certification Program (CER, CET and CDR exams), American Association of Electronic Reporters and Transcribers (AAERT), 2026, CET practical examination.
Open the original- What it measures
- Candidates work from a mock court proceeding recorded on four-channel digital software and must complete all supplied audio files.
- What it does not show
- Describes the test, not everyday court work. Real transcripts can be longer or shorter.