The written knowledge test is a 100 question exam that evaluates a reporter's knowledge in court reporting, transcript production, operating practices, and professional issues and continuing education.
[1] There are three categories evaluated in the speed skills test, each lasting five minutes long: The reporter must obtain a 95% accuracy rate in each of these three parts in order to pass.
In order to be allowed to partake in the examination, the candidate must be a high school graduate and provide documentary proof of high school graduation or passage of an independently administered test approved by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
A passing score on the Written Knowledge Test is valid for a period of three years.
After that date, holder must retake the Written Knowledge Test in order to achieve CVR score again.