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PRO TOOLS 201 CERTIFICATION EXAM Flashcards

1
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True or False: A Pro Tools | HDX card can be used with a Pro Tools | HD Native interface on the same system to increase track count, add I/O capacity, and boost processing power.

A

False

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Which of the following are advantages of a Pro Tools | HD Native system over a Pro Tools software-only system?
*Enhanced low-latency control
*Dedicated DSP chips and DSP-based mixing
*High-powered Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to handle real-time routing

A

*Enhanced low-latency control
*High-powered Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) to handle real-time routing

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What is shown in the System Usage window?

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*The amount of CPU activity on your system
*the amount of memory (RAM) being used by Pro Tools

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Which of the following is true regarding the DISK PLAYBACK CACHE SIZE setting in the Playback Engine dialog box?
*This setting allocates RAM for greater delay compensation.
* This setting allocates RAM to increase session voice count.
*This setting allows session audio to be copied into RAM for cached playback.
* This setting is used to configure low-latency monitoring for record-enabled tracks.
For best results, this setting should typically be set to the maximum available value.

A

*This setting allows session audio to be copied into RAM for cached playback.

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Which of the following is an Avid audio interface that can be used with a Pro Tools HD Native system?

  • Avid Sync HD
  • Pro Tools | HDX
  • Pro Tools MTRX
A
  • Pro Tools MTRX
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5
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Which selector in the 1/0 Setup dialog box lets you specify a monitoring path for previewing audio?

A

Audition Path selector

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What is the keyboard modifier used to to make CASCADING assignments on SELECTED tracks only?

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OPTION+COMMAND+SHIFT (Mac) or CTRL+ALT+SHIFT (Windows)

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True or False: The EQ Curve display in the Mix window shows a summed graph representing the combined effect of all supported EQ plug-ins on a track.

A

True

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Where can you select the meter types and display options (such as gain reduction meters) that are used for Pro Tools’ tracks?

A

In the Preferences dialog box

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9
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How can you change the default location that Pro Tools uses to store project cache files and installed sound libraries?

A

Change the file path from the Preferences dialog box.

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10
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How can audio files be rendered from Pro Tools tracks for use in another (non-Pro Tools) DAW?

A

TRACK>BOUNCE

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11
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Which of the following methods can be used to render new audio files on disk from selected tracks?

A

TRACK>BOUNCE

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12
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What can be saved as a Track Preset?

A

*Any track in the session
*A set of selected tracks in a session

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13
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What is the keyboard shortcut to show the TRACK>SCROLL TO TRACK dialog box?

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Command+Option+F (Mac) or CtrI+Alt+F (Windows)

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14
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What is the effect of enabling the CUSTOM ALLOCATION OPTIONS checkbox in the Disk Allocation dialog box?

A

Sets the record destination for all new tracks you add to the session

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15
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Which of the following actions will change the record destination for only the ‘Guitar’ track (highlighted)?

*Clicking on the track’s current Root Media Folder (A) and selecting a different destination from the pop-up menu
*Enabling ‘Custom Allocation Options’ and click the Change button (B) to select a destination
*Enabling ‘Use round robin allocation for new tracks’ (C)

A

*Clicking on the track’s current Root Media Folder (A) and selecting a different destination from the pop-up menu

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How can the Global Freeze Tracks indicator in the Edit window be used to freeze ALL tracks in a session?

A

Option-click (Mac) or Alt-click (Windows) on the indicator icon.

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17
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What is the shortcut to open a new Workspace browser window?

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OPTION+I (Mac) or ALT+I (Windows)

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18
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Which of the following locations can you use to apply tags to media *files for use in a Soundbase browser?
(Select all that apply.)

*The Clip List pop-up menu

The Import Audio dialog box

*The right-click menu in a Workspace browser

A

*The right-click menu in a Workspace browser

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19
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Which of the following is true The View Presets store previous searches and search results.

*The View Presets store active and inactive Tags in the Tags Pane.

*The View Presets store custom arrangements of column data and browser size.

*The View Presets store configurations of Volumes to quickly mount and unmount connected drives.regarding the five View Preset buttons shown at the top of a Workspace browser window?

A

*The View Presets store custom arrangements of column data and browser size

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20
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Which of the following statements are true regarding indexing volumes in Pro Tools?
(Select all that apply.)
* Indexing applies only to files and folders in the Sound Libraries location.

*Indexing a volume allows it to be searched very quickly with a Workspace browser.

*Pro Tools begins indexing automatically when you navigate through folders in a Workspace browser.

*You can manually index an entire volume by choosing Update Index from within a Workspace browser window.

A

*Indexing a volume allows it to be searched very quickly with a Workspace browser.

*Pro Tools begins indexing automatically when you navigate through folders in a Workspace browser.

*You can manually index an entire volume by choosing Update Index from within a Workspace browser window.

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21
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Is the following true or false:

The Session focus in a Workspace browser shows a consolidated view of all the files referenced by the current session, regardless of where they are physically located.

A

True

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22
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When LINK TIMELINE AND EDIT SELECTION is disabled, you can copy the Timeline selection to the Edit playlist by pressing ___________
(with Commands Keyboard Focus mode active).

A

0 (number zero)

23
Q

Which of the following general properties can be stored in a memory location?
(Select all that apply.)

*Track Heights

*Zoom Settings

*Pre and Post Roll Times

*Grid and Nudge Value Settings

A

*Track Heights

*Zoom Settings

*Grid and Nudge Value Settings

24
Q

What modifier(s) will make a selection while using the Scrubber tool?

A

Shift

25
Q

True or False: When Link Timeline and Edit Selection is disabled, you can copy the Edit selection to the Timeline by pressing the letter O (with Commands Keyboard Focus mode active).

A

True

26
Q

What is the effect of pressing the slash key [/] on the numeric keypad?

A

Selects the Start field in the Edit window

27
Q

What modifiers) will engage Shuttle mode when the Scrubber tool is active?

A

Option (Mac) or Alt (Windows)

28
Q

Using EDIT>SHIFT will separate the GTR 1_01 clip (shown below) at the selection boundaries when completed.

A

True

29
Q

Where can you set the duration for Auto Fades in Pro Tools | Ultimate?

A

In the Preferences dialog box

30
Q

Using the Grabber tool, how can you use to move a clip, aligning the END of the clip to the Edit cursor location?

A

CONTROL+COMMAND-click (Mac) or START+CTRL-click (Windows) on the clip

31
Q

With Commands Keyboard Focus mode active, which keys can you use to zoom a session in and out horizontally?

A

The R and T keys

32
Q

Which of the following are ways to navigate and select the contents of a Folder track?
(Select all that apply.)

*Click and drag with the Selector tool on the Folder track Overview display.

*Use the Tab key to navigate through clip boundaries on the Overview display for a closed Folder track.

*Use the Tab key to navigate through clip boundaries on the Overview display for an open Folder track.

A

*Click and drag with the Selector tool on the Folder track Overview display.

*Use the Tab key to navigate through clip boundaries on the Overview display for a closed Folder track.

*Use the Tab key to navigate through clip boundaries on the Overview display for an open Folder track.

33
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What kinds of fades can be applied using the Batch Fades dialog box?

A

*Crossfade
*Fade-in, fade-out

34
Q

With Commands Keyboard Focus mode active, which keys can you use to apply fade ins, crossfades, or fade outs?

A

The D, F, and G keys

35
Q

Which of the following Edit tools can be used to edit the Clip Gain Line?
(Select all that apply.)

*Grabber tool

*Pencil tool

*Trim tool

A

*Grabber tool

*Pencil tool

*Trim tool

35
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What will be the effect of pressing the Delete key when you have an Edit selection on a Folder track Overview display?

A

The media on the constituent tracks will be deleted within the selected range.

36
Q

True or False: Changes made to a clip’s CLIP GAIN are applied destructively to the audio file to which the clip refers.

A

False

37
Q

Which of the following types of processing are available as Clip Effects in the Pro Tools Clip Effects view?

  • Reverb
  • EQ processing
  • Amp simulation
  • Dynamics processing (compressor/limiter)
A
  • EQ processing
  • Dynamics processing (compressor/limiter)
38
Q

In order to store clip effects in a preset button _________
click the desired button. The button will flash, indicating that the settings have been saved.

A

COMMAND (Mac) or CTRL (Windows)

39
Q

True or False: Using bus interrogation to show all tracks with a specific bus assignment will open any Folder track that contains a member track with the corresponding assignment.

A

True

40
Q

True or False: Clip gain can be nudged forward and backward to change the location of breakpoints within a selection.

A

True

41
Q

What happens to the volume automation line when you convert Volume automation to Clip Gain?

A

The Volume Automation line is reset to the default value.

42
Q

True or False: Clip gain can be nudged up and down to increase or decrease the gain within a selection.

A

True

43
Q

What best describes the square icon shown at the head of a track?

A

Show/Hide Automation Lanes icon

44
Q

Which of the following track types are commonly used as submix destinations when summing sets of tracks for mixing purposes?

  • Aux Input tracks
  • Basic Folder tracks
  • Routing Folder tracks
A
  • Aux Input tracks
  • Routing Folder tracks
45
Q

Which of the following options are available for sharing settings between different instances of a plug-in?
(Select all that apply.)

  • Importing a previously saved plug-in settings file
  • Copying and pasting plug-in settings from one instance of a plug-in to another
  • Enabling the PSL button to link plug-in settings between multiple instances of a plug-in
A
  • Importing a previously saved plug-in settings file
  • Copying and pasting plug-in settings from one instance of a plug-in to another
46
Q

When saving custom plug-in settings, you can choose between which of the following storage locations?
(Select all that apply.)
* The Root Settings folder for system-wide storage
* The Session Settings folder for session-specific storage
* The Musical Settings folder for tempo-based effects storage

A

*The Root Settings folder for system-wide storage
* The Session Settings folder for session-specific storage

46
Q

How can you route a track to multiple outputs simultaneously (assigning more than one output to the track)?

A

Hold Control (Mac) or Start (Windows) while assigning the main output; assign additional outputs from the open Output Path selector.

47
Q

How many channels will be shown in the level meter display on a VCA Master track that has both mono and stereo member tracks?

A

1

48
Q

What are the four edit modes in Pro Tools?

A.
Cut, copy, paste, and shift

B.
Shuffle, spot, slip, and grid

C.
Shuffle, grid, move, and paste

D.
Shuffle, move, shift, and retract

A

B.
Shuffle, spot, slip, and grid

49
Q

What are the two basic types of Track Grouping?

A.
Edit and mix

B.
Region and selection

C.
Solo and mute

D.
Waveform and automation

A

A.
Edit and mix

50
Q

In ProTools, name a function that you can perform in the Edit window that cannot be done in the Mix window

A.
Adjust send to busses

B.
Use an insert

C.
Automate a mix

D.
Edit audio regions

E.
A + D

A

D.
Edit audio regions

51
Q

How can you save/mix your ProTools session to the hard drive as a stereo, mono, or dual mono AIFF, SDII, or WAV file by

A.
Saving it as an AIFF file

B.
Using the bounce to movie command

C.
Using the bounce to disk command

D.
Using the export as audio command

E.
None of he above

A

C.
Using the bounce to disk command

52
Q

How many inserts and sends (each) are available on each track?

A.
4 each

B.
5 inserts & 5 sends

C.
5 inserts & 10 sends

D.
10 inserts & 10 sends

A

D.
10 inserts & 10 sends

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