About NCRA Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) Speed Typing Test
High-speed legal transcript typing exam for US State and Federal Court Reporters and Official Transcriptionists.
Exam Authority & Classification
Administered by: National Court Reporters Association (NCRA)
Official Testing Unit: Net Words Per Minute (WPM) / 5 Keystroke Standard
Standard Keyboard Layout: US QWERTY
Official Scoring Algorithm & Deduction Policy
Strict verbatim transcript accuracy (98% minimum) with legal vocabulary.
Qualifying Cut-off & Ranking Benchmarks
Standard benchmark for court transcribers, deposition transcriptionists, and legal scriveners.
Official Guide & Test Day Instructions
### Verbatim Legal Standards
Unlike standard office typing, legal transcription tests incorporate complex terminology: Latin phrases, cross-examination dialogue, objections, and penal statutes. Candidates must maintain rapid speeds of 65 to 80 WPM on standard QWERTY keyboards or up to 225 WPM on stenographic machines, with strict 98%+ precision.
💡 Pro Exam Advice for Candidates
Do not look at the keyboard during the test. Keep your fingers resting on the home row (ASDF JKL;). Maintain a consistent rhythm rather than bursting speed, as irregular rhythm leads to transposition errors that severely penalize Net WPM under official National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) scoring rules.