Pro Tools 101 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Graded A+
When you create a new session or project in Pro Tools, the key signature defaults
to 1)_______.
1) C major
In manual tempo mode, you can enter a BPM value in the Tempo field or tap in the
tempo as follows:
1) Click the Tempo Ruler Enable button (aka. Conductor button) so that it becomes
unhighlighted
2) Click in the Tempo field so it becomes highlighted
3) Tap the T key on the keyboard repeatedly at the new tempo
Which of the following is an advantage of using project document in Pro Tools,
as compared to session documents?
Project documents are like sessions that are saved in the Avid cloud space and cached
locally on your system. Allows for easier collaboration
What are the File size considerations?
Choosing higher sample rates and bit depths to increase the amount of disk space
required to store your audio files
The Volume Fader in the Mix window 1)_______ affect the input gain (record level)
of a signal being recorded. The signal level must be set appropriately at the
2)_______ or adjusted using a 3)______ or 4) ________ audio interface.
1) Does not
2) Source
3)Preamp
4) Gain-equipped
Many audio interfaces provide 1)_________ gains for their inputs.
1)Preamplifier
You can nudge selections using the 1)_____ and 2)____ keys on the numeric
keypad.
1) Plus
2) minus
You can also activate the Nudge function by holding the 1)_______ key while
pressing the 2)___ and 3)___ keys.
1) Control
2) <
3) >
,Adding the 1)_____ Key to freely nudge and selection.
1)Shift
Pro tools provides two types of selections:
Timeline selection and edit selection
Inserts on audio tracks, instrument tracks and aux inputs are 1)__________.
However, inserts on master fader are always 2)_________.
1) Pre-fader
2) Post-fader
Name five production tasks that Pro Tools can be used for:
1) Mixing and Automation
2) Notation and scores
3) MIDI production
4) Audio Processing
5) Audio and video for post-production
What does the frequency of a sound wave affect in how we perceive sound?
It creates our perception of pitch
How is frequency measured?
CPS or Hz
What does amplitude of the sound wave affect?
The amplitude of SPL creates our perception of the loudness of a sound
How is amplitude measured?
dB
How does sample rate relate to the frequency of audio it can capture?
To produce an accurate representation of a frequency each cycle of the sounds
vibration must be sampled a minimum of two times. 40 kHz is the minimum (2 x 20 kHz)
What is the name of the law that specifies the relationship between sample rate
and frequency?
Nyquest Theorem or Sampling Theorem
1) How does the bit depth of a system relate to the dynamic range of audio it can
capture?
2) How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system?
1) The larger the bit depth the greater the accuracy of the sample measurement
2) The quantify variations in amplitude with greater accuracy
How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system?
By multiplying the word size by six.
8 bits x 6 = 48dB or 16 bit x 6 = 96db dynamic range
1) What are some common digital connections available on pro tools audio
interfaces?
, 2) What type of connector does each one use?
1) s/pdif (RCA)
2) AES/BEU (XLR)
Name some audio interfaces that are compatible with standard Pro Tools
software.
1) ASIO
2) Core Audio
Name some AVID audio interfaces that are compatible with Pro Tools / Ultimate
software.
1) Pro Tools MTRX
2) Pro Tools HD OMNI
3) Pro Tools MTRX studio
4) Pro Tools HD/Native or Pro Tools HDX
5) Pro Tools HD MADI
6) Pro Tools HD I/O
Name some of the folders and files that pro tools creates as part of the session
hierarchy.
1) Video Files
2) Session file
3) Session folder
4) Bounced Files
5) Audio Files
6) Clip Groups
7) Session file backups
8) WaveCache
Where is the session file (.ptx) stored?
Session folder
What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for?
The wave cache stores the waveform display data for any audio in the session and
helps to open Pro Tools more quickly
What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing?
Graded A+
When you create a new session or project in Pro Tools, the key signature defaults
to 1)_______.
1) C major
In manual tempo mode, you can enter a BPM value in the Tempo field or tap in the
tempo as follows:
1) Click the Tempo Ruler Enable button (aka. Conductor button) so that it becomes
unhighlighted
2) Click in the Tempo field so it becomes highlighted
3) Tap the T key on the keyboard repeatedly at the new tempo
Which of the following is an advantage of using project document in Pro Tools,
as compared to session documents?
Project documents are like sessions that are saved in the Avid cloud space and cached
locally on your system. Allows for easier collaboration
What are the File size considerations?
Choosing higher sample rates and bit depths to increase the amount of disk space
required to store your audio files
The Volume Fader in the Mix window 1)_______ affect the input gain (record level)
of a signal being recorded. The signal level must be set appropriately at the
2)_______ or adjusted using a 3)______ or 4) ________ audio interface.
1) Does not
2) Source
3)Preamp
4) Gain-equipped
Many audio interfaces provide 1)_________ gains for their inputs.
1)Preamplifier
You can nudge selections using the 1)_____ and 2)____ keys on the numeric
keypad.
1) Plus
2) minus
You can also activate the Nudge function by holding the 1)_______ key while
pressing the 2)___ and 3)___ keys.
1) Control
2) <
3) >
,Adding the 1)_____ Key to freely nudge and selection.
1)Shift
Pro tools provides two types of selections:
Timeline selection and edit selection
Inserts on audio tracks, instrument tracks and aux inputs are 1)__________.
However, inserts on master fader are always 2)_________.
1) Pre-fader
2) Post-fader
Name five production tasks that Pro Tools can be used for:
1) Mixing and Automation
2) Notation and scores
3) MIDI production
4) Audio Processing
5) Audio and video for post-production
What does the frequency of a sound wave affect in how we perceive sound?
It creates our perception of pitch
How is frequency measured?
CPS or Hz
What does amplitude of the sound wave affect?
The amplitude of SPL creates our perception of the loudness of a sound
How is amplitude measured?
dB
How does sample rate relate to the frequency of audio it can capture?
To produce an accurate representation of a frequency each cycle of the sounds
vibration must be sampled a minimum of two times. 40 kHz is the minimum (2 x 20 kHz)
What is the name of the law that specifies the relationship between sample rate
and frequency?
Nyquest Theorem or Sampling Theorem
1) How does the bit depth of a system relate to the dynamic range of audio it can
capture?
2) How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system?
1) The larger the bit depth the greater the accuracy of the sample measurement
2) The quantify variations in amplitude with greater accuracy
How can you estimate the dynamic range of a system?
By multiplying the word size by six.
8 bits x 6 = 48dB or 16 bit x 6 = 96db dynamic range
1) What are some common digital connections available on pro tools audio
interfaces?
, 2) What type of connector does each one use?
1) s/pdif (RCA)
2) AES/BEU (XLR)
Name some audio interfaces that are compatible with standard Pro Tools
software.
1) ASIO
2) Core Audio
Name some AVID audio interfaces that are compatible with Pro Tools / Ultimate
software.
1) Pro Tools MTRX
2) Pro Tools HD OMNI
3) Pro Tools MTRX studio
4) Pro Tools HD/Native or Pro Tools HDX
5) Pro Tools HD MADI
6) Pro Tools HD I/O
Name some of the folders and files that pro tools creates as part of the session
hierarchy.
1) Video Files
2) Session file
3) Session folder
4) Bounced Files
5) Audio Files
6) Clip Groups
7) Session file backups
8) WaveCache
Where is the session file (.ptx) stored?
Session folder
What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for?
The wave cache stores the waveform display data for any audio in the session and
helps to open Pro Tools more quickly
What happens if the WaveCache file gets deleted or goes missing?
