FEA 416 (Avid Certification Exam) (MC 101 2022
Version)
Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other users
cannot access?
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
The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose
three)
Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub?
Bin Container
What is a bin?
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
True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile?
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
Windows
Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness?
Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a
copy of your bin(s)
True
How do you create a new project?
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
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?
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
True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be
imported, you cannot use that video media in Media Composer
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?
Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor?
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?
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?
Audio Mixer
How can you save your work?
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
True
How can you view the audio waveforms for a clip loaded in the Source monitor?
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
True
How can you increase waveform height without affecting track height
Press Ctrl + Alt + L (Windows)
Which editing functions are more likely to break sync?
Splice-In
Extract
One way to ensure you maintain sync when editing segments into a sequence is
to enable all record tracks containing elements that need to stay in sync
Version)
Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other users
cannot access?
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
The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose
three)
Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub?
Bin Container
What is a bin?
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
True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile?
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
Windows
Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness?
Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a
copy of your bin(s)
True
How do you create a new project?
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
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?
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
True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be
imported, you cannot use that video media in Media Composer
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?
Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor?
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?
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?
Audio Mixer
How can you save your work?
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
True
How can you view the audio waveforms for a clip loaded in the Source monitor?
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
True
How can you increase waveform height without affecting track height
Press Ctrl + Alt + L (Windows)
Which editing functions are more likely to break sync?
Splice-In
Extract
One way to ensure you maintain sync when editing segments into a sequence is
to enable all record tracks containing elements that need to stay in sync
