FEA 416 UPDATED Exam 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
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
