How should adverse conditions (noise, poor audio) be managed in DCR?

• A. Ignore them and proceed.
• B. Only rely on the transcript without cross-checking.
• C. Flag issues, document time, and schedule re-recording or review as needed.
• D. Ask participants to repeat the entire session.

Answer: (C)

Adverse conditions threaten the accuracy of the record, so the practical approach is a proactive quality-control workflow. When a noise or poor audio issue is found, you flag the problem in the record, document the exact time or segment affected, and arrange a remedy such as a re-recording if possible or a careful playback review to verify and correct the transcription. This keeps the transcript auditable and trustworthy, since the issue is clearly identified and addressed rather than ignored. Ignoring the problem or relying only on the transcript without cross-checking can hide errors, and asking participants to repeat the entire session is inefficient and unnecessary. Use your system’s QA tools to log the issue, note the timecode, and schedule the appropriate remediation.