What can a CSR NOT do with a provisional certification?

A CSR with a provisional certification has limitations on the scope of their practice. While they may be authorized to report by methods approved by the appropriate authority and they can administer judicial transcripts under certain conditions, they cannot produce documents after the expiration of their provisional certification.

This limitation is in place to ensure that all reports and documents produced meet the current standards and requirements for certified shorthand reporters. Allowing a CSR to produce documents after their certification has expired would undermine the integrity and reliability of the documentation, potentially leading to issues with legal proceedings where those documents are relied upon. Therefore, the correct answer is rooted in maintaining professional standards within the field of court reporting.