PRO TOOLS 101 EXAM Questions with 100%
Correct Answers Graded A+
The standard sample rate and bit depth for an audio CD is ___________.
44.1kHz/16-bit
Which of the following Save commands will allow you to change attributes of your session such as
sample rate and bit depth?
Save Copy In
The Bounce to Disk function in Pro Tools allows:
faster than real-time bounces, bouncing to AIFF or WAV format, creating a simultaneous MP3 version
of the bounce
Which of the following options are available directly within the Bounce to Disk dialog box in Pro
Tools?
Add to iTunes library
When creating a bounce to disk, Pro Tools always bounces the entire session, regardless of any
timeline or edit selections you may have.
FALSE
Which of the following operations can you use to create a backup copy of your session and all
associated audio files?
Choose File > Save Copy In
Which of the following are common mixdown techniques in Pro Tools?
Bounce to Tracks, Bounce to Disk
True or False: When you complete a "SAVE COPY IN" command, a full & complete copy of your
existing session (along with its audio files) can be saved (archived) in a specified location, and your
existing session file will remain open.
True
True or False: When you complete a "SAVE AS" command, a new copy of your session FILE is saved,
which links to your original session Audio Files folder.
True
True or False: Pro Tools only bounces audible tracks in your session. (If tracks are muted, they do not
bounce.)
True
True or False: Pro Tools bounces audio based on a selected output path.
True
, True or False: Pro Tools bounces audio based on a Timeline Selection. If no selection is made, it
bounces your entire session from beginning to end.
True
True or False: When bouncing your session out of Pro Tools using the Bounce dialog, you can choose
to bounce an Interleaved file or Split Stereo/Dual Mono files.
True
The Grabber Tool can be used to edit an automation graph in which of the following ways?
Add Breakpoints, Move Breakpoints, Delete Breakpoints
To play back automation without running the risk of overwriting it, your tracks should be in
____________ automation mode.
Read
The Avid Dynamics III plug-in suite includes which of the following processors?
Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate
Which of the following are REAL-TIME plug-in formats supported in standard (host-based) Pro Tools
systems?
AAX Native
Which of the following automation modes allows you to record volume changes in real time during
playback?
Write mode
The Undo History window can be opened from the ______ menu.
Window
The Nudge function works in which of the following edit modes?
Shuffle, Slip, Spot, Grid
Loop Playback can be enabled/disabled from the __________ menu.
Options
What key would you press to reverse the direction of the trim tool?
Alt (Win)/Option (Mac)
In order for Loop Playback to work correctly, your selection must be at least _________________.
.5 seconds
Which of the following statements relating to Nudging is/are TRUE?
Clips and selections can be nudged earlier or later in the session using the minus and plus keys on the
numeric keypad
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The standard sample rate and bit depth for an audio CD is ___________.
44.1kHz/16-bit
Which of the following Save commands will allow you to change attributes of your session such as
sample rate and bit depth?
Save Copy In
The Bounce to Disk function in Pro Tools allows:
faster than real-time bounces, bouncing to AIFF or WAV format, creating a simultaneous MP3 version
of the bounce
Which of the following options are available directly within the Bounce to Disk dialog box in Pro
Tools?
Add to iTunes library
When creating a bounce to disk, Pro Tools always bounces the entire session, regardless of any
timeline or edit selections you may have.
FALSE
Which of the following operations can you use to create a backup copy of your session and all
associated audio files?
Choose File > Save Copy In
Which of the following are common mixdown techniques in Pro Tools?
Bounce to Tracks, Bounce to Disk
True or False: When you complete a "SAVE COPY IN" command, a full & complete copy of your
existing session (along with its audio files) can be saved (archived) in a specified location, and your
existing session file will remain open.
True
True or False: When you complete a "SAVE AS" command, a new copy of your session FILE is saved,
which links to your original session Audio Files folder.
True
True or False: Pro Tools only bounces audible tracks in your session. (If tracks are muted, they do not
bounce.)
True
True or False: Pro Tools bounces audio based on a selected output path.
True
, True or False: Pro Tools bounces audio based on a Timeline Selection. If no selection is made, it
bounces your entire session from beginning to end.
True
True or False: When bouncing your session out of Pro Tools using the Bounce dialog, you can choose
to bounce an Interleaved file or Split Stereo/Dual Mono files.
True
The Grabber Tool can be used to edit an automation graph in which of the following ways?
Add Breakpoints, Move Breakpoints, Delete Breakpoints
To play back automation without running the risk of overwriting it, your tracks should be in
____________ automation mode.
Read
The Avid Dynamics III plug-in suite includes which of the following processors?
Compressor/Limiter, Expander/Gate
Which of the following are REAL-TIME plug-in formats supported in standard (host-based) Pro Tools
systems?
AAX Native
Which of the following automation modes allows you to record volume changes in real time during
playback?
Write mode
The Undo History window can be opened from the ______ menu.
Window
The Nudge function works in which of the following edit modes?
Shuffle, Slip, Spot, Grid
Loop Playback can be enabled/disabled from the __________ menu.
Options
What key would you press to reverse the direction of the trim tool?
Alt (Win)/Option (Mac)
In order for Loop Playback to work correctly, your selection must be at least _________________.
.5 seconds
Which of the following statements relating to Nudging is/are TRUE?
Clips and selections can be nudged earlier or later in the session using the minus and plus keys on the
numeric keypad
