Court Reporter Practice Exam

What must the monthly report from a court reporter include about their business?

1. A breakdown of financial earnings

2. The number of hearings they covered

3. The amount and nature of pending business

4. The duration of their work assignments

The correct answer is: The amount and nature of pending business

The monthly report from a court reporter must include the amount and nature of pending business because this information is crucial for assessing the current workload and future obligations of the reporter. Pending business reflects the cases that are awaiting transcription or resolution, offering insight into how much work is currently outstanding. By tracking pending work, court reporters can manage their time effectively, prioritize tasks, and communicate their availability to potential clients or the court. Including the nature of the pending business—such as whether it involves civil cases, criminal cases, depositions, etc.—provides additional context that can be important for managing contractual obligations, determining focus areas for professional development, and making strategic business decisions. This comprehensive understanding benefits both the court reporter in managing their practice and clients or courts in anticipating reporting needs. Other options such as financial earnings, the number of hearings covered, and the duration of work assignments, while important, do not provide the same level of ongoing operational insight into current and upcoming responsibilities, which is why they are less prioritized in this context.