MC 101 Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other users cannot
access? - CORRECT ANSWER In the Logged-on User's Documents Folder
Which option in the Select Project window lets you switch the project directory displayed in
the Project list - CORRECT ANSWER The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose three) -
CORRECT ANSWER Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub? - CORRECT ANSWER Bin
Container
What is a bin? - CORRECT ANSWER A container file that holds project assets
To move a tabbed bin into its own floating Bin Container window, drag the bin tab away from
eligible edges but keep it within the right panel of the Bin Container - CORRECT
ANSWER True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile? - CORRECT ANSWER In the
Select Project window, select Create User Profile from the User Profile pop-up menu
Go to File > Settings, click the User tab, and select Create User Profile from the User Profile
pop-up menu
To save changes to a workspace, go to ______ > Workspace > Save Current - CORRECT
ANSWER Windows
,Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a copy of your
bin(s) - CORRECT ANSWER True
How do you create a new project? - CORRECT ANSWER In the Select Project
window's New Project tab, fill in the name field, choose a format and click Create
Why do you use the Source Browser - CORRECT ANSWER To preview video on a
camera card before adding it to a project
To add video and audio to a project
What's the difference between linking to and importing media? - CORRECT
ANSWER Linking connects an original media file to the project in Media Composer.
Importing ingests a copy of the original media that's been converted to Avid-native media
When linking media, you cannot remove the original source drive or camera card containing
the media because your media will be labeled offline - CORRECT ANSWER True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be imported, you
cannot use that video media in Media Composer - CORRECT ANSWER False
If you want to link to media rather than import using the drag-and-drop method from the OS
level to Media Composer, which modifier key do you press? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Double-click the clip's thumbnail or icon
, Click and drag the clip's icon or thumbnail to the Source monitor
What does J-K-L playback let you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Play forward at 1, 2, 3,
5 and 8x normal speed
Move forwards or backwards frame by frame by holding the K key as you tap L or J
To play backward at 1/4 speed, by pressing and holding the K+J keys
What tool lets you adjust a clip's audio level? - CORRECT ANSWER Audio Mixer
How can you save your work? - CORRECT ANSWER Activate the bin you want to
save and press Ctrl+S (windows)
Activate the bin you want t save and go to File > Save Bin
Activate the Bin container sidebar and g to File > Save All
Activate the Bin Container sidebar and press Ctrl + S
The principal goal of a rough cut is to assemble a full scene or video that focuses on story
structure while understanding that many details need to be polished later - CORRECT
ANSWER True
How can you view the audio waveforms for a clip loaded in the Source monitor? -
CORRECT ANSWER Click the toggle/Source Record in timeline button (bottom of
the Timeline) and if necessary, click the waveform button in the Track Control panel
Auto-Patching lets you automatically patch tracks based on track activation's - CORRECT
ANSWER True
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other users cannot
access? - CORRECT ANSWER In the Logged-on User's Documents Folder
Which option in the Select Project window lets you switch the project directory displayed in
the Project list - CORRECT ANSWER The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose three) -
CORRECT ANSWER Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub? - CORRECT ANSWER Bin
Container
What is a bin? - CORRECT ANSWER A container file that holds project assets
To move a tabbed bin into its own floating Bin Container window, drag the bin tab away from
eligible edges but keep it within the right panel of the Bin Container - CORRECT
ANSWER True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile? - CORRECT ANSWER In the
Select Project window, select Create User Profile from the User Profile pop-up menu
Go to File > Settings, click the User tab, and select Create User Profile from the User Profile
pop-up menu
To save changes to a workspace, go to ______ > Workspace > Save Current - CORRECT
ANSWER Windows
,Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a copy of your
bin(s) - CORRECT ANSWER True
How do you create a new project? - CORRECT ANSWER In the Select Project
window's New Project tab, fill in the name field, choose a format and click Create
Why do you use the Source Browser - CORRECT ANSWER To preview video on a
camera card before adding it to a project
To add video and audio to a project
What's the difference between linking to and importing media? - CORRECT
ANSWER Linking connects an original media file to the project in Media Composer.
Importing ingests a copy of the original media that's been converted to Avid-native media
When linking media, you cannot remove the original source drive or camera card containing
the media because your media will be labeled offline - CORRECT ANSWER True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be imported, you
cannot use that video media in Media Composer - CORRECT ANSWER False
If you want to link to media rather than import using the drag-and-drop method from the OS
level to Media Composer, which modifier key do you press? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor? - CORRECT
ANSWER Double-click the clip's thumbnail or icon
, Click and drag the clip's icon or thumbnail to the Source monitor
What does J-K-L playback let you do? - CORRECT ANSWER Play forward at 1, 2, 3,
5 and 8x normal speed
Move forwards or backwards frame by frame by holding the K key as you tap L or J
To play backward at 1/4 speed, by pressing and holding the K+J keys
What tool lets you adjust a clip's audio level? - CORRECT ANSWER Audio Mixer
How can you save your work? - CORRECT ANSWER Activate the bin you want to
save and press Ctrl+S (windows)
Activate the bin you want t save and go to File > Save Bin
Activate the Bin container sidebar and g to File > Save All
Activate the Bin Container sidebar and press Ctrl + S
The principal goal of a rough cut is to assemble a full scene or video that focuses on story
structure while understanding that many details need to be polished later - CORRECT
ANSWER True
How can you view the audio waveforms for a clip loaded in the Source monitor? -
CORRECT ANSWER Click the toggle/Source Record in timeline button (bottom of
the Timeline) and if necessary, click the waveform button in the Track Control panel
Auto-Patching lets you automatically patch tracks based on track activation's - CORRECT
ANSWER True
