AVID EXAM MC101 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects?
Correct Ans- The OS user doc folder
Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the
location of an external project? Correct Ans- The folder browser
Name the four principle windows of the Avid interface Correct Ans-
Composer, Bin, Timeline, Project window
Which window serves as the central hub for your project? Correct Ans-
Project window
What is a bin? Correct Ans- Where the project is stored
How do you combine one open bin with another? Correct Ans- Drag
and drop
What are two ways to create your own User Profile? Correct Ans- 1. In
the select Project window, open the User Profile pulldown menu and
choose Create User Profile
2. In the Project window, click the settings button open the User Profile
pulldown menu and choose Create User Profile
,How can you save changes to a workspace? Correct Ans- Cmd + S
Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface? Correct
Ans- Interface
What is saved in Autosave? Correct Ans- Copy of bins
What is the difference between linking and importing media? Correct
Ans- Linking creates a link to the camera native file and importing
creates new media called Avid Native.
True or False: When linking media, you can remove the original source
device or camera card containing the media and you media will remain
online. Correct Ans- False
Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins? Correct Ans-
Marketplace > AMA plug-ins
You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin,
and want to link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must
you press to do this? Correct Ans- Option/Alt
Name two ways to load a clip in the Source Browser Correct Ans-
Double click clip in bin, Drag and drop
, What function is associated with the space bar? Correct Ans- Play and
Pause
What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? Correct
Ans- Play clips or sequences forward or reverse at normal speeds, Play
clips or sequences forward or reverse at faster than normal speed, play
clips or sequences forward or reverse at a slower than normal speed,
play clips forward or reverse, one frame at a time
Name the default key for making IN and OUT marks. Correct Ans- E &
I, R & O
How can you save your work? Correct Ans- Cmd + 9 or Cmd + S
What is the principle goal of the rough cut? Correct Ans- Full assembly
of the media that focuses on story structure with many details yet to be
polished
How can you view the audio waveforms of your source material?
Correct Ans- Master Clip in Source Browser > Toggle Source/ Record
in Timeline button > Disclosure Triangle
What is Auto Patching? How does it work? Correct Ans- Automatically
patches tracks based on track activation. Disable tracks in Record
column to tracks already patched, enable the desired tracks on the
Record Track Selector.
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED ANSWERS|ALREADY
GRADED A
Where does Media Composer store the project files for private projects?
Correct Ans- The OS user doc folder
Which button in the Select Project dialog box is used to navigate to the
location of an external project? Correct Ans- The folder browser
Name the four principle windows of the Avid interface Correct Ans-
Composer, Bin, Timeline, Project window
Which window serves as the central hub for your project? Correct Ans-
Project window
What is a bin? Correct Ans- Where the project is stored
How do you combine one open bin with another? Correct Ans- Drag
and drop
What are two ways to create your own User Profile? Correct Ans- 1. In
the select Project window, open the User Profile pulldown menu and
choose Create User Profile
2. In the Project window, click the settings button open the User Profile
pulldown menu and choose Create User Profile
,How can you save changes to a workspace? Correct Ans- Cmd + S
Which setting allows you to change the look of your interface? Correct
Ans- Interface
What is saved in Autosave? Correct Ans- Copy of bins
What is the difference between linking and importing media? Correct
Ans- Linking creates a link to the camera native file and importing
creates new media called Avid Native.
True or False: When linking media, you can remove the original source
device or camera card containing the media and you media will remain
online. Correct Ans- False
Where can you get additional AMA plug-ins? Correct Ans-
Marketplace > AMA plug-ins
You are going to drag clips from the desktop to a Media Composer bin,
and want to link the clips, rather than import. Which modifier key must
you press to do this? Correct Ans- Option/Alt
Name two ways to load a clip in the Source Browser Correct Ans-
Double click clip in bin, Drag and drop
, What function is associated with the space bar? Correct Ans- Play and
Pause
What is the value of using the J-K-L keys to control playback? Correct
Ans- Play clips or sequences forward or reverse at normal speeds, Play
clips or sequences forward or reverse at faster than normal speed, play
clips or sequences forward or reverse at a slower than normal speed,
play clips forward or reverse, one frame at a time
Name the default key for making IN and OUT marks. Correct Ans- E &
I, R & O
How can you save your work? Correct Ans- Cmd + 9 or Cmd + S
What is the principle goal of the rough cut? Correct Ans- Full assembly
of the media that focuses on story structure with many details yet to be
polished
How can you view the audio waveforms of your source material?
Correct Ans- Master Clip in Source Browser > Toggle Source/ Record
in Timeline button > Disclosure Triangle
What is Auto Patching? How does it work? Correct Ans- Automatically
patches tracks based on track activation. Disable tracks in Record
column to tracks already patched, enable the desired tracks on the
Record Track Selector.
