Protools 201 Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
What modifier keys can be used along with the +/- keys to nudge the end time of a
selection? - Correct answer-Command+Shift
To trim automation data in finer increments with the Trim Tool, which modifier
key do you press? - Correct answer-Command
Which of the following commands is not found under the Edit Menu? A. Cut
Special B. Copy Special C. Paste Special D. Move Special - Correct answer-D.
Move Special
What is the maximum number of HD OMNI interfaces that can be used on a Pro
Tools|HD system? - Correct answer-One
To scrub with finer resolution, press which modifier key? - Correct answer-
Command
Which of the following will not free up a voice on a track? A. Setting a track's
voice selector to OFF B. Deactivating the track C. Removing all of the track's
output and send assignments D. Muting the track, if the Mute Frees Assigned Voice
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,option is enabled E. Setting the track's input to No Input - Correct answer-E.
Setting the track's input to No Input
Which of the following is NOT a way to enable plug-in controls for automation?
A. Click the Automation Enable button in the plug-in window B. Select "Auto
Enable" from the Librarian menu in the plug-in window C. Ctrl+Alt+Start (Win) /
Command+Option+Control (Mac) -click on control D. Ctrl+Alt+Start (Win) /
Command+Option+Control (Mac) -click on the Automation Enable button in the
plug-in window E. Enable "Plug-In Parameters Default to Auto-Enabled" in the
Preferences (new plug-in instances only) - Correct answer-B. Select "Auto Enable"
from the Librarian menu in the plug-in window
What is the key command for Manually Find and Relink in the Missing Files
dialog box? - Correct answer-Command + M
The Workspace browser can be accessed from which menu? - Correct answer-
Window
What modifier key can be used in addition to the +/- keys to nudge a clip's
contents? - Correct answer-Control
All of the following are ways to Suspend Automation, except A. Click the Suspend
button in the Automation window B. Command + Click (Mac) Ctrl+click (Win) on
the Track View selector C. Set the track's Automation Mode selector to OFF D.
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, Command+Click (Mac) or Ctrl+Click (Windows) on the track's Automation Mode
selector E. None of the above will suspend automation - Correct answer-D.
Command+Click on the track's Automation Mode selector
To select from the cursor to the end of the session, press... - Correct answer-
Option+Shift+Return
What is the key command for Skip All in the Missing Files dialog box? - Correct
answer-Command+S
With an Audio in Waveform View, placing the Smart Tool in the top half of the
track, and not near a clip boundary, accesses what? - Correct answer-Selector
With the Smart Tool active, placing the cursor in the lower half of a clip, and not
near a clip boundary, accesses what? - Correct answer-Grabber
Which tab listed below is not found in the I/O Setup dialog box? A. Input B.
Output C. Insert D. Bus E. Midi - Correct answer-E. Midi
When the total delay on a track exceeds the amount of compensation available, Pro
Tools displays the information in what color? - Correct answer-Red
What modifier keys can be used along with the +/- keys to nudge the start time of a
selection? - Correct answer-Option+Shift
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Answers
What modifier keys can be used along with the +/- keys to nudge the end time of a
selection? - Correct answer-Command+Shift
To trim automation data in finer increments with the Trim Tool, which modifier
key do you press? - Correct answer-Command
Which of the following commands is not found under the Edit Menu? A. Cut
Special B. Copy Special C. Paste Special D. Move Special - Correct answer-D.
Move Special
What is the maximum number of HD OMNI interfaces that can be used on a Pro
Tools|HD system? - Correct answer-One
To scrub with finer resolution, press which modifier key? - Correct answer-
Command
Which of the following will not free up a voice on a track? A. Setting a track's
voice selector to OFF B. Deactivating the track C. Removing all of the track's
output and send assignments D. Muting the track, if the Mute Frees Assigned Voice
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,option is enabled E. Setting the track's input to No Input - Correct answer-E.
Setting the track's input to No Input
Which of the following is NOT a way to enable plug-in controls for automation?
A. Click the Automation Enable button in the plug-in window B. Select "Auto
Enable" from the Librarian menu in the plug-in window C. Ctrl+Alt+Start (Win) /
Command+Option+Control (Mac) -click on control D. Ctrl+Alt+Start (Win) /
Command+Option+Control (Mac) -click on the Automation Enable button in the
plug-in window E. Enable "Plug-In Parameters Default to Auto-Enabled" in the
Preferences (new plug-in instances only) - Correct answer-B. Select "Auto Enable"
from the Librarian menu in the plug-in window
What is the key command for Manually Find and Relink in the Missing Files
dialog box? - Correct answer-Command + M
The Workspace browser can be accessed from which menu? - Correct answer-
Window
What modifier key can be used in addition to the +/- keys to nudge a clip's
contents? - Correct answer-Control
All of the following are ways to Suspend Automation, except A. Click the Suspend
button in the Automation window B. Command + Click (Mac) Ctrl+click (Win) on
the Track View selector C. Set the track's Automation Mode selector to OFF D.
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, Command+Click (Mac) or Ctrl+Click (Windows) on the track's Automation Mode
selector E. None of the above will suspend automation - Correct answer-D.
Command+Click on the track's Automation Mode selector
To select from the cursor to the end of the session, press... - Correct answer-
Option+Shift+Return
What is the key command for Skip All in the Missing Files dialog box? - Correct
answer-Command+S
With an Audio in Waveform View, placing the Smart Tool in the top half of the
track, and not near a clip boundary, accesses what? - Correct answer-Selector
With the Smart Tool active, placing the cursor in the lower half of a clip, and not
near a clip boundary, accesses what? - Correct answer-Grabber
Which tab listed below is not found in the I/O Setup dialog box? A. Input B.
Output C. Insert D. Bus E. Midi - Correct answer-E. Midi
When the total delay on a track exceeds the amount of compensation available, Pro
Tools displays the information in what color? - Correct answer-Red
What modifier keys can be used along with the +/- keys to nudge the start time of a
selection? - Correct answer-Option+Shift
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