Final Exam

Question 1

Which of the following is/are TRUE about the Write to Current command in the Edit menu?

A. It can be used to write flat parameter settings throughout an Edit selection.
B. It applies to all enabled automation parameters within the Edit selection.
C. It applies only to parameters that are currently writing automation.
D. It does not apply to tracks in Read or Off mode.
E. A and B only.

Answer 1

A. It can be used to write flat parameter settings throughout an Edit selection.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the effect on tempo when the Bar|Beat Marker indicated in the image is dragged to the left or the right?

A.) A new tempo will take effect at the indicated Bar|Beat marker
B.) A new Tempo will take effect at the previous Bar|Beat Marker
C.) Tempo will not change
D.) A and B
E.) None of the above

Answer 2

D. A and B (indicated/previous)

Question 3

What is true regarding Bounce to Disk versus recording your mix to a track within your session?
A.) Internal Layback allows you to choose a different sample rate.
B.) Bounce to Disk can write a new file 4x times faster than real-time.
C.) Internal Layback allows you to use POW-r Dither, Bounce to Disk does not.
D.) Bounce to Disk allows you to change file format, bit-depth, and sample rate.
E.) None of the above

Answer 3

D.) Bounce to Disk allows you to change file format, bit-depth, and sample rate.

Question 4

In the image Shown, what with be the result when menu item “3” is selected?
A.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “3” will be shown.
B.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “1” and “2” will be shown
C.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “1”, “2”, and “3” will be shown
D.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “3”, “4”, and “5” will be shown.
E.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “4” and “5” will be shown

Answer 4

D.) Only alternate playlist lanes with clips rated “3”, “4”, and “5” will be shown.

Question 5

Beat Detective is commonly used to tighten muti-track drum performances. Why is it important to ensure that edits are applied across all drum tracks at once?
A) To ensure that edits are smooth and without gaps
B) To make sure edits fall on the grid
C) To prevent false triggers
D) To maintain phase between tracks
E) To prevent clip overlaps

Answer 5

D) To maintain phase between tracks

Question 6

What modifier keys can be used along with the +/- keys to nudge the end time of a selection?
A.) Option+Shift (mac) / Alt+Shift (win)
B.) Command+Shift (mac) / Ctrl+Shift (win)
C.) Control+Shift (mac) / Start+Shift (win)
D.) Command+Option+Shift (mac / Ctrl+Alt+Shift
E.) None of the Above

Answer 6

B. Command+Shift (mac) / Ctrl+Shift (win)

Question 7

To select from the cursor to the beginning of the session, press…

A.) Command+Return (mac) / Ctrl+Enter (win)
B.) Shift+Return (mac) / Shift+Enter (win)
C.) Option+Return (mac) / Alt+Enter (win)
D.) Control+Return (mac) / Alt+Enter (win)
E.) Option+Shift+Return (mac) / Alt+Shift+Enter (win)

Answer 7

Shift+Return (mac) / Shift+Enter (win)

Question 8

To monitor the input of any track during playback without it being record-enabled, which monitoring mode should be used?
A.) Auto-Input Monitoring
B.) Selective Recall monitoring
C.) Input Only Monitoring
D.) Either A or C
E.) None of the above

Answer 8

C.) Input Only Monitoring

Question 9

Based on the image, how many drives may be used for audio playback?
A.) 0
B.) 1
C.) 2
D.) 3
E.) 4

Answer 9

D. 3 drives (R indicates drives for recording and playback, P indicates only playback, and T indicates transfer only.)

Question 10

Settings for Delay Compensation are made in the _ window.
A.) Session Setup
B.) Hardware Setup
C.) Playback Engine
D.) Event Operations
E.) Pro Tool Preferences

Answer 10

C. Playback Engine

Question 11

True or False: Refer to the Image. When playback begins at the beginning of the timeline, breath control automation will be played back.

Answer 11

B. False because it shows automation is set to auto off

Question 12

Refer to the image. (oops no image) Which of the following are ways to change the destination drive for the superF track?
A.) Click on the tracks root media folder (A) and select a destination from the pop-up menu.
B.) Select “Custom Allocations Options” and Click the Change Button (B)
C.) Select “Use round robin allocation for new tracks” (C)
D.) All of the above
E.) A and B only

Answer 12

A. Click on the tracks root media folder (A) and select a destination from the pop-up menu. (B&C won’t change the specific track because it is already existing)

Question 13

In order for identify Beat feature to be available, what must be enabled?
A.) Tick-Based Session Linearity
B.) Insertion Follows Playback
C.) Conductor Track/Tempo Ruler
D.) MIDI Merge
E.) Relative Grid Mode

Answer 13

C.) Conductor Track/Tempo Ruler

Question 14

TRUE or FALSE: Refer to the image. The Xpand Instrument track is being recorded to an audio track. The effect of the SansAmp plugin (on the Xpand Instrument Track) will be recorded to the audio file.

Answer 14

a. True (sansamp is inserted after Xpand but before the input of the target audio track)

Question 15

Based on the Image, the fade created will be with _______________ linking.

A.) equal RMS
B.) equal power
C.) equal gain
D.) dynamic
E.) none image is a really lopsided fade

Answer 15

E. None

Question 16

In the Image, What is the area outlined in red?
A.) An automation playlist lane
B.) A MIDI velocity Lane
C.) The empty playlist lane (for creating new edit playlists)
D.) The Clipboard view (for copying and pasting saved clips)
E.) The Elastic Ruler (for applying warps and pitch bends)

Answer 16

C.) The empty playlist lane (for creating new edit playlists)

Question 17

You open a Pro Tools session you have received from another Pro Tools user and blue Offline Clips what would allow you to choose Relink Offline option?
A.) Workspace Browser
B.) Task Manager
C.) Volume Browser
D.) Project Browser
E.) Clip List

Answer 17

D.) Project Browser

Question 18

True or False: Refer to the Image. A fade in applied to the clip group shown below would be applied to all four tracks.

Answer 18

A. True

Question 19

Given a meter of 9/8 time, which click value should you choose to hear three clicks per measure?
A.) Eighth Note
B.) Dotted Eighth Note
C.) Quarter Note
D.) Dotted Quarter Note
E.) Half Note

Answer 19

D.) Dotted Quarter Note

Question 20

Refer to the Image. The “R” in the upper right-hand corner of the clip indicates that ___________________. (oops no image)
A.) The clip has been altered using the Real-Time Properties Edit window view.
B.) The clip has been altered using the Real-Time Properties floating window
C.) The clip has been altered using the Real-Time elastic processing
D.) The Clip has been altered using the rendered elastic processing
E.) The Clip was created in Pro Tools 9 or earlier

Answer 20

B.) The clip has been altered using the Real-Time Properties floating window

Question 21

Automation can be manually auto-matched (while in write or latch mode), by holding the Command (mac) or CTRL (win) key and clicking which button?

A.) A
B.) B
C.) C
D.) D
E.) E

Answer 21

E (Automation Mode Selector)

Question 22

What modifier key can be used in addition to the +/- keys to nudge a clip’s contents?
A.) Command (mac) / Ctrl (win)
B.) Option (mac) / Alt (win)
C.) Control (mac) / Start (win)
D.) Shift
E.) Command+Shift (mac) / Ctrl+Shift (win)

Answer 22

C.) Control (mac) / Start (win)

Question 23

You are running a Pro Tools|HD system with a very large session using all 192 voices and want to record one new audio track but you do not have a voice spare to assign to the Record Track which of the following will free up a voice to enable recording?
A) Bypass all plug-ins on a different track
B) Remove the send assignments on a different track
C) Mute a different audio track during playback
D) De-activate a different track by right clicking on the Track Nameplate
E) Remove the Input Assignment on a different track

Answer 23

D) De-activate a different track by right clicking on the Track Nameplate

Question 24

Based on the Image below, how many drives will be used if “Use Round Robin Allocation for New Tracks” is enabled?
A.) 0
B.) 1
C.) 3
D.) 5
E.) 6

Answer 24

C. 3 (drives that are enabled for recording, “R” )

Question 25

What type of crossfade linking is most commonly used for transitions between audio material that is not phase aligned?

A) equal RMS
B) equal power
C) equal gain
D) dynamic
E) none

Answer 25

E) none

Question 26

What modifier key was held to show the Tempo Ruler pop-up menu shown in the image?

A.) Option (mac) or Alt (win)
B.) Command (mac) or CTRL (win)
C.) Control (mac) or CTRL (win)
D.) Option+Shift (mac) or Alt+Shift (win)
E.) Command+Control (mac) or Start+CTRL (win)

Answer 26

B.) Command (mac) or CTRL (win)

Question 27

If you wish to route a specific output from a Structure plug-in directly to another track in the Mix window, where would you assign the input on the destination track?
A.) In the destination track’s instrument section
B.) In the destination track’s inserts section, using the Structure Rewire plugin
C.) In the source track’s main input selector pop-up menu
D.) In the destination track’s main input selector pop-up menu.
E.) From the AudioSuite drop-down menu.

Answer 27

D.) In the destination track’s main input selector pop-up menu.

Question 28

The “Import Session Data” feature can be used for __________________.

A.) Importing tracks with existing audio, MIDI, and automation data.
B.) Importing blank tracks with input, output, and plug-in assignments in place
C.) Toggling a session’s sample rate and/or bit depth between preset configurations
D.) Importing Mix and Edit Groups
E.) A, B, and D

Answer 28

E. (A,B,D)

Question 29

TRUE or FALSE. Playlists can be deleted only if they are unused (not assigned to a track).

Answer 29

A. True

Question 30

Refer to the Image. Which key combination was held to reveal the menu shown? (oops no image)

A.) Shift+Option (mac) or Shift+Alt (win)
B.) Control+Option (mac) or Start+CTRL (win)
C.) Control+Command (mac) or Start+CTRL (win)
D.) Control+Option+Command (mac) or Start+Alt+CTRL (win)
E.) Shift+Control+Option+Command (mac) or Shift+Start+Alt+CTRL (win)

Answer 30

D.) Control+Option+Command (mac) or Start+Alt+CTRL (win)

Question 31

Which of the following tracks will be unaffected by any type of key change events?
A.) MIDI tracks
B.) Sample-based Instrument Tracks
C.) Audio Tracks
D.) Non-Pitched tracks
E.) C and D

Answer 31

E.) C and D (audio tracks and non-pitched)

Question 32

An edit Playlist can be defined as __________________.
A.) the Edit window tool cluster that allows the user to control playback modes, such as fast forward, rewind, and loop playback
B.) a list of MIDI data, such as pitch, velocity, etc. that can be accessed from the Event drop-down menu
C.) an arrangement of clips on a track
D.) a new window in Pro Tools 10 that shows MIDI data in traditional notation form
E.) a feature that, when enabled, will automatically quantize MIDI data as it is recorded.

Answer 32

C. An arrangement of clips on a track

Question 33

Manually dragging a session’s song start marker (shown here) will effect the timing of the clips on ________________.
A.) Sample-based Tracks
B.) Tick-based Tracks
C.) Video Tracks
D.) Both A and B
E.) None of the above

Answer 33

B.) Tick-based Tracks

Question 34

What modifier key can be used in addition with the +/- keys to trim a clip’s end point by the nudge value?
A.) Command (mac) / Ctrl (win)
B.) Option (mac) / Alt (win)
C.) Ctrl (mac) / Start (win)
D.) Shift
E.) Command +Shift (mac) Ctrl+Shift (win)

Answer 34

A. Command

Question 35

Which of the following best describes the effect on tempo when the Bar|Beat Marker indicated in the image is dragged to the left or the right?
A.) A new tempo will take effect at the indicated Bar|Beat marker
B.) A new Tempo will take effect at the previous Bar|Beat Marker
C.) Tempo will not change
D.) A and B
E.) None of the above

Answer 35

D. A and B

Question 36

Refer to the Image. A track has an Edit Selection on it which of the following Pro Tools functions also cause the track to be selected.
A.) A
B.) B
C.) C
D.) D
E.) E

Answer 36

D. Link Track and Edit Selection

Question 37

Refer to the Image. Which of the following will only appear when a Pro Tools|HD system is installed as a system?
A.) A
B.) B
C.) C
D.) D
E.) E

Answer 37

D. Number of voices

Question 38

When drawing tempo changes, changing settings in the Tempo Density button (indicated below) allows you to determine ________________.
A.) The shape of the line that will be drawn
B.) The spacing of the tempo events that will be drawn
C.) the note value that BPM rates are based on when tempo is drawn
D.) the range of scaling allowed by the trim tool on any drawn tempo line
E.) The scale of the tempo map as it is viewed in the Tempo Editor ruler

Answer 38

B.) The spacing of the tempo events that will be drawn

Question 39

How can you link a Window Configurations to a Memory Location?
A.) Select an existing memory Location from within the New Window Configuration dialog box.
B.) Select a Window Configuration from within the New Memory Location dialog box.
C.) Recall an existing Window Configuration and choose File > Link To > Memory Location.
D.) Drag a Window Configuration from the Window Configuration List onto the Memory Locations window.
E.) Click on a Window Configuration, then Shift-click on a Memory Location.

Answer 39

B.) Select a Window Configuration from within the New Memory Location dialog box.

Question 40

You have a recording session about to commence and you are setting up the Structure of the session using Memory Locations to make it more efficient to move around the session, which of the following time based memory Location Properties would you use to identify the start of each section.
A.) Track Show/Hide setting
B.) Marker
C.) Track Hight settings
D.) Group Enables
E.) Zoom settings

Answer 40

B.) Marker

Question 41

Based on the image below, the fade created will be with _ linking. Image contains equal lines
A.) equal RMS
B.) equal power
C.) equal gain
D.) dynamic
E.) none

Answer 41

C. Equal gain

Question 42

Based on the image below, the fade created will be with _ linking. Image contains equal curve
A.) equal RMS
B.) equal power
C.) equal gain
D.) dynamic
E.) none

Answer 42

C.) equal power

Question 43

Which of the areas labeled in the picture would you click to access the Playlist pop-up menu with options to create and manage Playlists?

A.) A
B.) B
C.) C (right-click)
D.) D (right-click)
E.) E

Answer 43

B.) B (triangle to the right of the track name)

Question 44

In order to move a volume fader with fine resolution (.1 dB increments), hold the _________________ key.
A.) Option (mac) or Alt (win)
B.) Command (mac) or CTRL (win)
C.) Control (mac) or Start (win)
D.) Shift
E.) F

Answer 44

B.) Command (mac) or CTRL (win)

Question 45

True or False: In the screenshot below, the Xpand Instrument track is being recorded to an adio track. The effect of the SansAmp plugin (on the Xpand Aud. Track) will be recorded to the audio file.

Answer 45

B. False (The Sansamp plugin will be inserted after the recording in signal flow)

Question 46

If you want to delete a section of a song, you might do it using Shuffle edit mode or using the Cut Time feature. What is a specific advantage of using the Cut Time feature?
A.) Cut Time automatically reduces the tempo by half.
B.) Cut Time provides an option for realigning only sample-based rulers, markers, and tracks.
C.) Cut Time provides an option fo realigning only tick-based linearity to tick-based linearity.
D.) Cut Time automatically changes your session from sample-based linearity to tick-based linearity
E. There is no advantage - Cut Time operates identically to shuffle mode in all ways.

Answer 46

B.) Cut Time provides an option for realigning only sample-based rulers, markers, and tracks.

Question 47

Refer to the Image. Which of the following Scrolling Options has been enabled?
A.) None
B.) After playback
C.) Page
D.) Continuous
E.) Center Playhead

Answer 47

D.) Continuous

Question 48

Refer to the Image. If the tempo is lowered, what will happen to the audio shown in the track?
A.) The audio will retain is absolute position and duration
B.) The audio clip will move to retain its Bar|Beat position, but remain the same absolute duration.
C.) The audio clip will move to retain its Bar|Beat position, and its duration will stretch to match the
D.) The audio clip will go offline until the tempo is returned to the original value.
E.) The audio clip will separate into 230 ms slices and convert the region to a region group.

Answer 48

A.) The audio will retain is absolute position and duration

Question 49

Automatic Delay Compensation can be made active from the __________ menu.
A.) File
B.) Edit
C.) Event
D.) Options
E.) Setup

Answer 49

E. Options

Question 50

Changes made in the Real-Time Properties floating window may be applied to __________________.
A.) Selected Audio Tracks
B.) Selected MIDI-bassed tracks
C.) Selected MIDI regions
D.) All of the above
E.) B and C only

Answer 50

E.) B and C only (all MIDI options)

Question 51

True or False. “Find All Candidates” option in the Relink window searches for only a single missing file at a time.

Answer 51

A. True

Question 52

The blue adjustment handles shown on the tempo curve in the screenshot allow you to:
A.) Adjust the shape and size of the tempo graph
B.) Specify the Tempo Resolution for the curve (note value used for BPM rates)
C.) Specify the Edit Density for the curve (density of tempo events in the curve)
D.) Toggle between different Pencil tool curve shapes
E.) Toggle curve segments between tick mode and sample mode

Answer 52

A.) Adjust the shape and size of the tempo graph

Question 53

What is the effect of Option-clicking on a tempo event?
A. The Tempo Change dialog box will appear
B. The tempo change event will be deleted from the tempo ruler
C. The tempo change event will be copied to a new location on the tempo ruler
D. The tempo event will be made inactive, and the tempo value will be displayed in italic font
E. Changes made to the tempo will be proportionally applied to all tempo events in the session

Answer 53

B. The tempo change event will be deleted from the tempo ruler

Question 54

You are asked to remove audio bleed from a set of audio clips on the same audio track which pro tools function would be the most efficient to use?
A. Standard trim tool
B. Strip Silence Extract
C. Strip Silence Separate
D. Strip Silence Strip
E. Insert Silence

Answer 54

C. Strip Silence Strip

Question 55

To “punch in” and “punch out” of different tracks independently within a single record pass (as shown below), which record mode would be used?

a) Quick punch
b) Loop Record
c) Destructive Punch
d) Normal
e) Track Punch

Answer 55

E. Track Punch

Question 56

Which session feature cannot be imported using the “Import Session Data” dialog box?

a. tempo/meter map
b. key signature map
c. Markers/memory locations
d. Windows configurations
e. Auto input/input only monitoring settings

Answer 56

D. Auto Input/Input Only Monitoring Settings

Question 57

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

a. Continuous Controller data can be recorded by moving a virtual instrument parameter with the mouse.
b. Continuous Controller data is stored in MIDI clips and can be different for alternative Edit playlists.
c. Continuous Controller data has a better resolution than Pro Tools Automation.
d. Continuous Controller data can be recorded using a MIDI controller.
e. Both B and D above.

Answer 57

e. Both B and D

Question 58

Why is it important to use the earliest Beat Triggers when applying Beat Detective to multi-track drum performances?

a. to ensure that edits are smooth and without gaps
b. To make sure the same hit on another track does not get cut in half
c. to make sure edits fall on the grid
d. to maintain phase between tracks
e. to prevent rushing of the tempo

Answer 58

b. To make sure the same hit on another track does not get cut in half

Question 59

Changes made in the Real-Time Properties floating window may be applied to

a. selected audio tracks
b. selected mid-tracks
c. selected midi clips
d. all of the above
e. B and C only (Selected MIDI-based tracks; Selected MIDI clips)

Answer 59

E. B and C only (Selected MIDI-based tracks; Selected MIDI clips)

Question 60

Which of the following is/are TRUE about the Write commands in the Automation window.

a. They can be used to write flat parameter settings throughout a section or selection
b. They apply to parameters that are currently writing automation
c. They apply to currently displayed automation playlists online
d. All of the above
e. A and B only

Answer 60

E. A and B only

Question 61

TRUE OR FALSE: The Score Editor Window can display MIDI data in both “piano roll” view and “notation view.”

Answer 61

False

Question 62

A meter (time signature) change may be inserted by clicking in the meter ruler while

a. holding option, using the selector
b. holding option, using the grabber
c. holding command, using the selector
d. holding control, using the grabber
e. non- there is no way to insert a meter directly on the timeline

Answer 62

d. holding control, using the grabber

Question 63

Which of the following shortcuts can be used to assign cascading sends to all select tracks?

A. Press the C key with Commands Keyboard Focus mode active
B. Press command+option+shift while assigning a send on one of the tracks
C. Press command+option+1 while assigning a send on one of the tracks
D. Press command+option+G while clicking the track nameplate of a selected track

Answer 63

B. Press command+option+shift while

Question 64

What is the true about transport operation when Dynamic Transport Mode is active:

a. the playback can be set independently of the Edit or Timeline Selections
b. the playback position is always linked to the Timeline selection
c. the playback position is always linked to the Edit selection
d. the playback position always returns to the same place when playback is stopped, regardless of preference settings
e. transport operation is locked out on any connected control surface or worksurface

Answer 64

a. The playback can be set independently of the Edit or Timeline Selections

Question 65

TRUE or FALSE: Some plug-ins, virtual instruments, and other devices can use MIDI Beat Clock to play back in time with the session tempo.

Answer 65

A. True

Question 66

What is the maximum number of running punches available in QuickPunch mode?

a. 99
b. 100
c. 200
d. 256
e. The number can vary according to the number of tracks record-enabled.

Answer 66

c. 200

Question 67

How can you Loop Record sequential takes to multiple playlists?

a. create the number of Playlists you require in an Audio track, then commence Loop Recording
b. Create a new Playlist during Loop Recording and the next take will automatically be recorded to the new Playlist
c. From the Audio track’s Playlist menu, choose “Loop Record to Playlists”
d. In the Preferences, check ”Automatically Create New Playlists When Loop Recording”
e. choose Options > Playlist recording

Answer 67

d. In the Preferences, check ”Automatically Create New Playlists When Loop Recording”

Question 68

Refer to the image below. Transposing MIDI information using the “to” option will

a. transpose notes by steps and octaves
b. constrain all notes to diatonically match the key signature settings in the “Key” ruler
c. will copy transposed material to a destination track
d. transpose notes to a single pitch
e. allow the user to specify an end time for the transposed material

Answer 68

d. transpose notes to a single pitch

Question 69

The Timeline Status Indicator (marked by the red arrow) shows:

a. when green, all audio files used in track playlists are available for playback
b. when red, one or more audio files in track playlists are offline, being processed, or are otherwise unavailable for playback
c. green = Pro Tools has enough CPU power to playback the current session. Red = Pro Tools does NOT have enough CPU power to playback the current session
d. Green = no clipped audio. Red = clipped audio
e. A and B above.

Answer 69

e. A and B above.

Question 70

Which of the following is true about Destructive Record mode?

a. recording replaces the original audio in the parent file on disk
b. you can use the Undo command to reverse an unsuccessful record pass
c. each record take is stored on a separate Edit playlist
d. rerecording with pre- or post-roll requires you to first use the Prepare DPE Tracks command
e. all of the above

Answer 70

a. recording replaces the original audio in the parent file on disk

Question 71

What type of crossfade linking is most commonly used for transitions between audio material that is not phase aligned?

a. equal RMS
b. equal power
c. equal gain
d. dynamic
e. none

Answer 71

E. none

Question 72

MIDI beat clock is a synchronization signal that contains _ pulses per 1/4 note

a. 12
b. 18
c. 24
d. 30
e. 36

Answer 72

C. 24

Question 73

MIDI Beat Clock is _

a. an Absolute form of time code
b. able to be sent or received by Pro Tools
c. based upon Hours:Minutes:Seconds:Frames
d. based upon your session’s tempo
e. a form of SMPTE time code

Answer 73

d. based upon your session’s tempo

Question 74

Which of the following is NOT a method for changing the session’s song start?

a. Event > Time Operations > Move Song Start
b. Event > MIDI Track Offsets
c. Drag the song start marker left or right
d. Answers A and B
e. Answers B and C

Answer 74

b. Event > MIDI Track Offsets

Question 75

TRUE or FALSE: When using Pro Tools’ Replace Clip function, you can replace all instances of a clip:

Answer 75

True

Question 76

Choosing VIEW > OTHER DISPLAYS > MIDI Editor (as shown below) will do which of the following?

a. Show the MIDI Tempo ruler
b. Open a separate MIDI Editor window
c. Open the MIDI Editor docked in the Edit window
d. Display the MIDI Editor Options submenu
e. Open the MIDI Event list

Answer 76

c. Open the MIDI Editor docked in the Edit window

Question 77

What kind of tempo change will be created upon clicking the “Apply” button?

a. constant
b. linear
c. parabolic
d. S-curve
e. scale

Answer 77

b. linear

Question 78

Which of the following is TRUE regarding track numbers?

a. Track numbers can be displayed in track nameplates to simplify navigation
b. The Track > Scroll to Track function scrolls Mix or Edit window to a specified track by track number
c. Tracks can be scrolled into view by pressing period, track number, period on the numeric keypad
d. Both A and B
e. Both A and C

Answer 78

d. Both A and B

Question 79

The “CC” in “MIDI CC data” stands for

a. Continuous Commands
b. Command Control
c. Continuous Controller
d. Control Commands
e. Combined Controller

Answer 79

c. Continuous Controller

Question 80

Which pencil tool mode is NOT available when editing tempo?

a. freehand
b. line
c. triangle
d. parabolic
e. S-curve

Answer 80

c. triangle

Question 81

Which of the following operations can be used to create either pre-fader or post-fader stem files for use outside of Pro Tools

a. freeze tracks
b. track bounce
c. bounce to disk
d. Both A and B
e. Both B and C

Answer 81

e. Both B and C

Question 82

Which of the following can be filtered out using the MIDI input filter dialog box?

a. The audio spectrum above a given cutoff frequency
b. The audio spectrum below a given cutoff frequency
c. Pitch Bend messages
d. Aftertouch messages
e. Both C and D

Answer 82

e. Both C and D

Question 83

Beat Detective can be used to _.

a. Conform existing Audio material to a session’s tempo map
b. Conform a session’s tempo map to existing Audio or MIDI material
c. Adjust the pitch of audio drum hits by up to two octaves
d. A and B only
e. A, B, and C

Answer 83

d. A and B only

Question 84

In the following screen shot, which track views are for Continuous Controller messages?

a. B only
b. C and
D c. A and
C d. D only
e. B and C

Answer 84

a. B only

Question 85

Which of the following is NOT an option in the Replace Clip dialog box?

a. Replace Original clip only
b. Fit clip using: Replacement clip length
c. Fit clip using: Original clip length
d. Fit clip using: Selection length
e. Fit clip using: TCE to original clip length

Answer 85

E. Fit clip using: TCE to original clip length

Question 86

Which of the following is an advantage of using mirrored outputs in the Hardware Setup dialog box over routing a track to multiple destinations from the Output Path selector?

a. Mirroring outputs lets you monitor or record from the source track even when it is muted
b. Mirroring outputs is required for destructive record workflows
c. Mirroring outputs lets you include processing applied using a Master Fader at each hardware destination
d. Both A and B
e. A, B, and C

Answer 86

C. Mirroring outputs lets you include processing applied using a Master Fader at each hardware destination

Question 87

When drawing tempo changes, changing settings in the Tempo Density button (indicated below) allows you to determine _.

a. The shape of the line that will be drawn
b. The spacing of tempo events that will be drawn
c. The note value that BPM rates are based on when tempo is drawn
d. The range of scaling allowed by the trim tool on any drawn tempo line
e. The scale of the tempo map as it is viewed in the Tempo Editor ruler

Answer 87

b. The spacing of tempo events that will be drawn

Question 88

MIDI merge can be activated when recording MIDI data to an existing MIDI or Instrument track to ensure that _

a. Continuous Controller Data is written to separate tracks by type
b. Existing MIDI data is overwritten
c. Continuous Controller data is not recorded (Preview Mode)
d. Existing data is not overwritten
e. MIDI Data is automatically converted to audio and Merged with the adjacent Audio track

Answer 88

D. Existing data is not overwritten

Question 89

Which of the following statements about automation is true?
A. Pro Tools automation has a higher resolution than CC automation.
B. Different CC automation can be written on different playlists on a single track.
C. CC data is not affected by a track’s automation mode.
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

Answer 89

D. All of the above

Question 90

To add silence at the beginning of a song across all tracks, the _ function can be used.

a. Identify Beat
b. Elastic Audio on all tracks
c. Time Adjuster plug-in
d. Insert Time in the Event/Time Operations menu
e. All of the above

Answer 90

D. Insert Time in the Event/Time Operations menu

Question 91

What is the keyboard shortcut for adding a Rating to a selected clip (Or a clip that is currently being recording)?

a. Command-option-control + [number keypad]
b. Command + [number keypad]
c. Command-option + [number keypad]
d. Command-shift + [number keypad]

Answer 91

A. Command-option-control + [numeric keypad]