CA CSR Code Quiz

Can the CSR Board institute disciplinary action against a licensed reporter?

Yes

Is the principal purpose for the CSR Board to regulate the profession for the protection of California court reporters?

No, to protect the public

If a complaint of unlawful activity is brought against a licenseholder, the CSR Board automatically:

A. institutes a disciplinary action

B. investigates to determine whether action is necessary

C. turns the matter over to the DA without taking any action

D. has no authority to act

B. investigates to determine whether action is necessary

To receive redress most nearly means:

A. admonishment by the Court

B. the right to a new trial

C. reparation for a wrong

D. a longer sentence

C. reparation for a wrong

A licentiate is a person who:

A. holds a license

B. is applying for a license

C. has a suspended license

D. has had their license revoked

A. holds a license

If an application for a CSR license containing false statements is withdrawn, the Board

A. has no more authority over acts of the applicant

B. will automatically file a complaint charging a misdemeanor

C. could still take action against the applicant

D. must continue with any pending procedure

C. could still take action against the applicant

If the Board is undertaking disciplinary action against a licensee and the license expires:

A. the action shall be terminated upon written request of the licensee

B. the action automatically terminates by operation of law

C. the Board may continue action

D. the Board must hold a suspension hearing

C. the Board may continue action

If a complaint is made to the Board about a licensee, the Board must respond to the complaint in:

A. 10 days

B. 15 days

C. 30 days

D. 60 days

A. 10

If a complaint is made to the Board about a licensee, the Board

A. must notify the district attorney's office

B. may act as a mediator between the complainant and the licensee

C. shall immediately file a grievance with the attorney general

D. shall file a copy of the complaint with the Judicial Council

B. may act as a mediator between the complainant and the licensee

If a complainant charges that a licensee has overcharged, the Board:

A. may act as a mediator between the complainant and the licensee

B. must tell the licensee to reduce teh charges

C. must tell the complainant that the fees charged will stand

D. must file a copy of the complaint with the Judicial Council

A. may act as a mediator between the complainant and the licensee

When complaints are received and the Board has no authority to act, the Board:

A. shall inform the Judicial Council within 10 days

B. must turn the complaints over to the district attorney's office

C. shall appoint a committee of Board members to act upon the complaint

D. can recommend appropriate statutory charges

D. can recommend appropriate statutory charges

If a licentiate's license has been revoked upon finding of a violation, the Board may conditionally renew or reinstate the license for a maximum of one year if:

A. the licentiate gives a formal written apology to the Board

B. the licentiate must pay one half of the costs of the investigation and give a formal written promise to pay the rest of the costs as soon as possible

C. the licentiate demonstrates financial hardship and formally agrees to pay the costs of investigation to the Board within one year

D. the licentiate says he has a good excuse for committing the violation

C. the licentiate demonstrates financial hardship and formally agrees to pay the costs of investigation to the Board within one year

Any person holding a license retains the right to refuse his services to any applicant who:

A. has religious beliefs that conflict with those of the licentiate

B. is not from this country and speaks little or no English

C. poses a threat to the health or safety of others

D. has a physical or mental disability

C. poses a threat to the health or safety of others

Upon request, which of the following must be submitted to the Franchise Tax Board by the CSR Board:

A. date of application

B. expiration date of license

C. result of appeal

D. date of first license

D. expiration date of license

If a reporter loses his license, he may obtain a copy

A. by paying a $60 fee

B. without charge

C. by paying a fee not to exceed $25

D. by having an application for same notarized

C. by paying a fee not to exceed $25

The Code specifies that a Board member shall receive:

A. $100 for each day spent in the discharge of official duties

B. $100 total recompense for each CSR examination

C. $500 per year of service

D. a gratuity determined by the executive officer

A. $100 for each day spent in the discharge of official duties

The Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs does not have the authority to:

A. review the Board's decision to revoke a license except as provided in Section 109

B. initiate an investigation of misconduct in the administration of the examination

C. intervene where the Division if Investigation discloses probable cause that an employee of the Board has committed a felony

D. apply for a restraining order for injunctive relief

A. review the Board's decision to revoke a license except as provided in Section 109

Members of the CSR Board are compensated for time spent in the discharge of oficial Board duties by:

A. a yearly salary

B. an hourly rate

C. reimbursement for expenses only

D. a per diem rate

D. a per diem rate

Upon an allegation of misconduct on the part of the CSR Board in the examination and licensing process, the director

A. reviews the facts and makes a finding

B. appoints a panel to investigate the allegation

C. requests an investigation by the Division of Investigation

D. applies for a restraining order against the Board, pending an investigation

C. requests an investigation by the Division of Investigation

If a licensee has properly applied for renewal of license but issuance is delayed, the licensee:

A. may work legally only until the current license expires

B. may work with no penalty

C. must secure a temporary license renewal from the Board

D. may not work until the license is received

B. may work with no penalty

The CSR Board will issue a duplicate license upon receipt of an application and:

A. payment of $10

B. an amount eqal to the current examination fee

C. an amount equal to the cost of processing the request

D. an amount equal to the annual renewal fee

C. an amount equal to the cost of processing the request

Which of the following is NOT a penalty for subversion of the licensing examination?

A. a fine for actual damages to the examining agency

B. prosecution

C. a minimum fee of $10,000

C. a minimum fee of $10,000

An injunction may be obtained from the superior court, enjoining one:

A. to cease a specified activity

B. to perform a specified activity

C. to reimburse or make restitution to another

D. all of the above

D. all of the above

A full set of fingerprints must be submitted to the CSR Board:

A. 10 days after the CSR examination

B. upon application for a license

C. only if the applicant has been convicted of a felony

B. upon application for a license

The penalty for failure to renew a license within 30 days of the date of the renewal notice is:

A. $25

B. 150 percent of the renewal fee

C. 50 percent of the renewal fee

D. twice the renewal fee

B. 50 percent of the renewal fee

Initiate means:

A. inherent

B. first and last initials only

C. the first person in a group

D. introduce

D. introduce

Prima facie means:

A. incontrovertible

B. self-evident

C. principal

D. admissible

D. admissible

Comity means:

A. social harmony

B. rule of law

C. commendation

D. commentary

A. social harmony

T/F: The CSR Board may conduct periodic checks of licensees in order to ensure compliance with the B&P Code.

True

T/F: THe principal purpose of the boards in the Department of Consumer Affairs is to restrict the number of licensed professionals.

False

T/F: The boards are not allowed to establish minimum qualifications for licensing. THat must be done by the professional organizations.

False

T/F: The boards provide a method for the people of California to get redress for unprofessional conduct.

True

T/F: The CSR Board can only institute disciplinary procedures against a nonlicensed reporter.

False

T/F: It is the responsibility of the CSR Board to determine that reporters have skills beyond those tested by NCRA.

False

T/F: The principal purpose of the CSR Board is to protect reporters against unfair comptetition.

False

T/F: The CSR Board has no obligation to register or certify reporters.

False

T/F: One purpose of the certification of reporters is so that qualified people can be identified.

True

T/F: The purpose of certification of reporters is to bring revenue to the General Fund for financing California schools.

False

T/F: Withdrawal of an application for license after it has been filed with the CSR Board terminates the Board's authority to enter an order denyting the license.

False

T/F: If a license expires, the Board can no longer take disciplinary action against the licensee.

False

T/F: It is a misdemeanor to lend a license to another person.

True

T/F: It is a misdemeanor to fail to surrender a revoked license.

True

T/F: It is not a misdemeanor to retain a revoked license.

False

T/F: If a complaint is made to the Board about a licensee, the Board must take action against the licensee within 10 days

False (30 days)

T/F: The Board shall require a licensee to reduce the amount charged for a deposition when it determines the amount is excessive.

False

T/F: The term "licensee" means any entity, including a corporation, that is authorized to engage in a profession regulated by this code.

False

T/F: A newly licensed reporter has until the end of the year in which he became licensed to furnish his social security number to the CSR Board.

False

T/F: It is the responsibility of a new CSR to immediately furnish the Franchise Tax Board with their social security number.

False

T/F: The social security number of each CSR shall be public record open for inspection at the office of the CSR Board.

False

T/F: To protect the public, the CSR Board has the responsibility to set standards above minimum competency.

False

T/F: Any individual Board member may independently conduct an investigation of a violation of any law under the Board's jurisdiction and impose a penalty.

False

T/F: If a licentiate is found to have committed a violation of the licensing act, the Board will order the administrative law judge to impose a county jail sentence on the licentiate.

False

T/F: Operating without a license in the state of California is considered a threat to the health, welfare, and safety of the people of California.

True

T/F: The examination questions are reviewed by the Department of Consumer Affairs before the CSR is administered.

False

T/F: A person found guilty of selling examination papers would be liable for costs of litigation.

True

T/F: It is a misdemeanor to allow your license to be used by another person.

True

T/F: The Board does not have the power to issue citations for violations of laws under its jurisdiction.

False

T/F: The Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs may request an investigation either through the Division of Investigation or any law enforcement agency with proper jurisdiction.

True

T/F: Conduct which violates the security of examination materials is a felony.

False (misdemeanor)

T/F: A corporation may be a licensee.

False

T/F: All information supplied to the CSR Board by an applicant for licensure is automatically transmitted to the Franchise Tax Board.

False

If an applicant makes a false statement of fact required to be revealed in an application for license:

A. their application will automatically be denied

B. their application will be processed anyway as long as the statement did not involve the commission of a felony

C. the Board has the power to deny a license

D. the Board may not deny a license if the applicant is a notary public

C. the Board has the power to deny a license

If a hearing is requested by an applicant for licensure without request for extension, it will be held within:

A. 30 days

B. 45 days

C. 60 days

D. 90 days

D. 90 days

Which of the following would NOT be grounds for revocation or suspension of a license:

A. omitting to state a material fact in applying for a license

B. fraud or deceit in applying for a license

C. making a false statement regarding another person's application for license

D. having been arrested

D. having been arrested

Which of the following is the proper spelling:

A. nollo contendere

B. nolo contenderi

C. nollo contenderi

D. nolo contendere

D. nolo contendere

T/F: If it can be proved that an applicant has a lack of good moral character, their license may be suspended.

False

T/F: If an applicant commits an act which would be grounds for a license revocation if done by a CSR, the CSR Board may deny a license.

True

T/F: Commission of any felony will result in automatic revocation of a license.

False

T/F: Commission of any act involving fraud will result in automatic suspension of a license.

False (nothing is automatic)

T/F: A license may be revoked if a licensee develops a bad reputation in the community.

False

T/F: The CSR Board may deny a license on the ground that the applicant knowingly made a false statement of fact required to be revealed in the application for such license.

True

T/F: More time can be granted before a hearing on examination or licensing fraud than in other cases.

True, up to 180 days

T/F: If the board properly denies a license under Section 480, it may deny its issuance for one year without further hearing.

True

T/F: After receiving notification of denial of the application for a license, the applicant must make a written request for a hearing within 60 days or their right to a hearing will be deemed waived.

False

T/F: The Board may not make public any act of a licentiate which would constitute grounds for revocation of a license.

False

T/F: The CSR Board may not suspend a license for failure to pay child support.

False

T/F: Criteria for rehabilitation must be provided by the CSR Board to any applicant denied a license under Section 490 or any ex-licensee under suspension or revocation of license.

True

T/F: The CSR Board will automatically deny, suspend, or revoke a license if the licensee is convicted of a crime.

False

T/F: After a notice of denial of application for license, applicant is notified of the criteria to be met for rehabilitation and a date for reapplication.

True

Within how many days must a licensee report a change of address to the Board:

A. 60

B. 30

C. 10

D. 180

B. 30

A certificate may not be denied because of:

A. conviction of a crime not substantially related to the reporter's duties

B. lying on the application for licensing

C. repeated unexcused failure to transcribe cases on appeal

D. gross incompetency in practice

A. conviction of a crime not substantially related to the reporter's duties

Members of the CSR Board are appointed to serve for:

A. one year

B. two years

C. four years

D. six years

C. four years

The executive officer of the CSR Board is appointed by the:

A. CSR Board

B. Speaker of the Assembly

C. Governor

D. Director of the Department of Consumer Affairs

A. CSR Board

Which of the following is not a valid qualification for taking the examination for a CSR certificate:

A. one year of experience in making a verbatim record of judicial proceedings, etc.

B. a certificate of completion of a prescribed course of study in a recognized reporting school

C. a valid CSR certificate or license issued by a state other than California whose requirements are deemed comparable to California's

D. a college degree

D. a college degree

By statute, an application to take the CSR examination must be postmarked by a date:

A. set by the Department of Consumer Affairs

B. 30 days before the date of examination

C. set by Board regulation

D. 45 days before the date of examination

D. 45 days before the date of examination

Which of the following would NOT be grounds for suspension, revocation, or denial of a certificate:

A. the applicant or licensee refused to submit to a physical or mental examination as deemed necessary by the Board

B. the applicant or licensee is unable to perform the duties of a CSR due to physical or mental impairment

C. the applicant or licensee is unable to perform the duties of a CSR due to chemical abuse

D. the applicant or licensee has unpleasant physical characteristics which might make them offensive to the public

D. the applicant or licensee has unpleasant physical characteristics which might make them offensive to the public

The purpose of the Transcript Reimbursement Fund is:

A. to provide funding for the CSR Board whenever its regular funding is inadequate or suffers a shortfall

B. to provide relief to shorthand reporters who are experiencing temporary financial hardship

C. to provide shorthand reporting services to low-income litigants in civil cases

D. to provide reimbursement to the shorthand reporter for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in creating a transcript

C. to provide shorthand reporting services to low-income litigants in civil cases

The Transcript Reimbursement Fund shall be maintained at a level of:

A. $100,000

B. $200,000

C. $300,000

D. $500,000

C. $300,000

The reporter may submit their invoice for payment from the Transcript Reimbursement FUnd to the:

A. County Clerk's office

B. State Treasurer

C. pro bono attorney

D. CSR Board

D. CSR Board

In one year, transcript bills under the Transcript Reimbursement Fund for any one case shall not exceed:

A. $30,000

B. $5,000

C. $2,500

D. $10,000

A. $30,000

The two certified/licensed members of the CSR Board must have been:

A. members of the CCRA for at least five years

B. certificate/license holders for at least ten years

C. actively engaged in reporting for at least five years

C. actively engaged in reporting for at least five years

Which is not required for renewal of a license:

A. proof of activity as a reporter during the previous year

B. notification of any pending charges of a crime related to reporting

C. payment of a renewal fee

A. proof of activity as a reporter during the previous year

Standards of competency for shorthand reporters are established to protect:

A. court reporters

B. attorneys

C. the public

C. the public

Which of the following is NOT a true statement - The CSR Board:

A. is in the Department of Consumer Affairs

B. consists of three public members and two reporter members

C. requires a quorum of three to conduct business

D. is funded by tax dollars

D. is funded by tax dollars

Licenses which have been suspended or revoked:

A. require certification of continuing education for activation

B. are subject to the same expiration dates as valid licenses

C. require requalification to have license activated

B. are subject to the same expiration dates as valid licenses

The CSR Board shall not disburse Transcript Reimbursement Funds to a reporter or applicant for:

A. an original and one copy of a court or deposition proceeding

B. per diem costs if no deposition transcript is ordered

C. charges for expedited or daily transcripts

D. notary and handling costs

D. notary and handling costs

To receive reimbursement from the Transcript Reimbursement Fund, the reporter must submit which of the following documentation:

A. a copy of the transcripts provided

B. an invoice of charges and application for refund

C. a letter from the attorney certifying receipt of the transcripts

B. an invoice of charges and application for refund

A licensee having a change of name or address must:

A. call the CSR Board in Sacramento to notify

B. call the Department of Consumer Affairs

C. notify the CSR Board at the time of license renewal

D. notify the CSR Board within 30 days of the change

D. notify the CSR Board within 30 days of the change

An inactive license:

A. expires after three years

B. is subject to the same expiration date as an active license

C. is "on hold" indefinitely

B. is subject to the same expiration date as an active license (there is no "inactive" license)

To renew a license which has been expired more than three years, the applicant:

A. just has to meet continuing education requirements

B. may not activate it

C. can activate it by paying delinquent fees

D. can activate it by supplying a doctor's affidavit

B. may not activate it (no continuing education in freelance in CA)