Pro tools Exam UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following connection types can be used for DIGITAL transfers? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) S/PDIF
B) AES/EBU
The frequency range of human hearing is generally accepted to be between _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER D) 20Hz and 20,000Hz
The word "frequency" refers to the ___________ of a sound. - CORRECT
ANSWER Pitch
The maximum dynamic range of 16-bit audio is _______________. - CORRECT
ANSWER 96dB
Correct. (6db for every 1 bit, so 6x16 = 96)
To record an audio signal into Pro Tools, the signal must be converted into binary information
that can be stored, read, and manipulated by a computer. This process is called - CORRECT
ANSWER Analog to digital conversion
The differences between a standard Pro Tools system with a USB interface and a Pro
Tools|HDX system with dedicated DSP hardware include: - CORRECT
ANSWER Standard Pro Tools systems are host-based; Pro Tools|HDX systems are not.
How is frequency measured? - CORRECT ANSWER Hz / kHz
How is amplitude measured? - CORRECT ANSWER dB (SPL)
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's OPTION key? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alt
,What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's SHIFT key? - CORRECT
ANSWER Shift
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's COMMAND key? -
CORRECT ANSWER Control
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's CONTROL key? -
CORRECT ANSWER Start
True or False: It's best to have dual hard drives and dual- or multi-core processors on a
computer system when working with digital audio. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True or False: D/A converters, A/D converters, and mic preamps are built into audio
interfaces. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True/False: Powered Nearfield Monitors are the best speakers for small home studios. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
True or False: A microphone with a 1/4" connector and an on/off switch is a professional-
grade microphone. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or False: A power conditioner is (or should be) an essential component of your DAW. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
What is another name for a standard microphone cable/connection? - CORRECT
ANSWER XLR
What is the name for the latest type of USB connection that Apple now uses for their
Thunderbolt 3 protocol? - CORRECT ANSWER USB-C
, True/False: Cat5 cabling is now being used for digital audio transmission - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The ______________ window lets you view, edit, arrange, and print MIDI data as music
notation. - CORRECT ANSWER Score Editor
When turning on the devices in your system, which device should be turned on last? -
CORRECT ANSWER Monitor Speakers
The __________ window displays MIDI and automation data for Aux Input tracks,
Instrument tracks, and MIDI tracks. - CORRECT ANSWER Midi Editor
Which of the following steps takes place when you create a Pro Tools session? - CORRECT
ANSWER The system creates a top-level session folder and various sub-folders
The system creates a session file with a .ptx extension.
Which of the following may be affected by the Hardware Buffer Size setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Native Plug-In processing
Which of the following files stores waveform display data for the audio in a Pro Tools
session, enabling the session to open more quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER the
WaveCache File
The "Bounced Files" folder in your Pro Tools session folder is: - CORRECT
ANSWER The default location for files created by the Pro Tools Bounce to Disk
function
Which of the following is used to authorize Pro Tools software (and to store plug-in licenses)
and must be present for Pro Tools to run? - CORRECT ANSWER An iLok USB smart
key
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Which of the following connection types can be used for DIGITAL transfers? - CORRECT
ANSWER A) S/PDIF
B) AES/EBU
The frequency range of human hearing is generally accepted to be between _________. -
CORRECT ANSWER D) 20Hz and 20,000Hz
The word "frequency" refers to the ___________ of a sound. - CORRECT
ANSWER Pitch
The maximum dynamic range of 16-bit audio is _______________. - CORRECT
ANSWER 96dB
Correct. (6db for every 1 bit, so 6x16 = 96)
To record an audio signal into Pro Tools, the signal must be converted into binary information
that can be stored, read, and manipulated by a computer. This process is called - CORRECT
ANSWER Analog to digital conversion
The differences between a standard Pro Tools system with a USB interface and a Pro
Tools|HDX system with dedicated DSP hardware include: - CORRECT
ANSWER Standard Pro Tools systems are host-based; Pro Tools|HDX systems are not.
How is frequency measured? - CORRECT ANSWER Hz / kHz
How is amplitude measured? - CORRECT ANSWER dB (SPL)
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's OPTION key? - CORRECT
ANSWER Alt
,What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's SHIFT key? - CORRECT
ANSWER Shift
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's COMMAND key? -
CORRECT ANSWER Control
What Windows/PC shortcut modifier is equivalent to the Mac's CONTROL key? -
CORRECT ANSWER Start
True or False: It's best to have dual hard drives and dual- or multi-core processors on a
computer system when working with digital audio. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True or False: D/A converters, A/D converters, and mic preamps are built into audio
interfaces. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True/False: Powered Nearfield Monitors are the best speakers for small home studios. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
True or False: A microphone with a 1/4" connector and an on/off switch is a professional-
grade microphone. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or False: A power conditioner is (or should be) an essential component of your DAW. -
CORRECT ANSWER True
What is another name for a standard microphone cable/connection? - CORRECT
ANSWER XLR
What is the name for the latest type of USB connection that Apple now uses for their
Thunderbolt 3 protocol? - CORRECT ANSWER USB-C
, True/False: Cat5 cabling is now being used for digital audio transmission - CORRECT
ANSWER True
The ______________ window lets you view, edit, arrange, and print MIDI data as music
notation. - CORRECT ANSWER Score Editor
When turning on the devices in your system, which device should be turned on last? -
CORRECT ANSWER Monitor Speakers
The __________ window displays MIDI and automation data for Aux Input tracks,
Instrument tracks, and MIDI tracks. - CORRECT ANSWER Midi Editor
Which of the following steps takes place when you create a Pro Tools session? - CORRECT
ANSWER The system creates a top-level session folder and various sub-folders
The system creates a session file with a .ptx extension.
Which of the following may be affected by the Hardware Buffer Size setting? - CORRECT
ANSWER Native Plug-In processing
Which of the following files stores waveform display data for the audio in a Pro Tools
session, enabling the session to open more quickly? - CORRECT ANSWER the
WaveCache File
The "Bounced Files" folder in your Pro Tools session folder is: - CORRECT
ANSWER The default location for files created by the Pro Tools Bounce to Disk
function
Which of the following is used to authorize Pro Tools software (and to store plug-in licenses)
and must be present for Pro Tools to run? - CORRECT ANSWER An iLok USB smart
key
