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AVID PROTOOLS 110 CERTIFICATION
EXAM-PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS |GRADED A+
What is the difference between removing clips versus moving to trash or deleting
clips using the Clear command in the Clip List? - correct-answer -removing a clip:
clip isn't in the session, but parent audio file stays on the hard drive and you can
use it later
move to trash/delete using clear: all clips referencing that file are also removed
from the session. Moved or deleted files can't be used later
What are some options for making selections or subset clips available outside of
the current session? What is the purpose of using the Capture command when
exporting clips? - correct-answer -Consolidate Clip command and Export Clips as
Files command
-capture command lets you create a new subset clip in the Clip List without
making a separation on the track
Where can you assign the color-coding that Pro Tools will automatically apply for
tracks and clips? How can you display track color bars in the Mix and Edit
windows? - correct-answer --setup>preferences>click display tab>in the color
coding section, select an option under Default Track Color Coding>Click Done
-View Menu>Mix Window Views>Track Color or Edit Window Views>Track Color
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-Mix Window View Selector or Edit Window View Selector and select Track Color
from the popup menu
Describe the track icons used for each type of track (Audio, Aux input, MIDI,
Instrument, and Master Fader) in the Mix window. - correct-answer -Audio: mini
waveform
Aux: down arrow
MIDI: 5 pin connector
Instrument: Piano
Master Fader: Sigma
How many inserts are available on a track in Pro Tool? Why is it important to
consider the order in which inserts are arranged on a track? - correct-answer --up
to 10 inserts on a track
-inserts are applied top down, so you should arrange the individual processors on
a track in a sequence that maximizes the desired effect
Are inserts pre-fader or post-fader on Audio tracks, Instrument tracks, and Aux
Input tracks? Are inserts any different on Master Fader tracks? - correct-answer -
Audio: prefader
Instrument: prefader
Aux: prefader
(inserts are always prefader, except on MF tracks)
Inserts on a Master Fader are ALWAYS post fader
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Are sends pre-fader or post-fader on Audio tracks, Instrument tracks and Aux
Input Tracks? Are sends any different on Master Fader tracks? - correct-answer -
sends can be pre or post fader
No, master faders don't get sends
How many sends are available on a track in Pro Tools? - correct-answer -up to 10
sends per tracks
Master Fader tracks don't get sends
What is the difference between an Output send and a Bus send? When would you
use each? - correct-answer -output send: routes a signal out of your audio
interface, through an external processor, and back into your audio interface to
return the processed audio to Pro Tools
bus send: uses an internal mix bus to route a signal to an aux input in your session
where it is processed by a plug-in
What level does a send default to when it is first created? How can you change
this default? - correct-answer --new sends are created with a volume setting of -
∞
-setup>preferences>Mixing tab> in the setup section, enable/disable the option
for Sends Default to "-INF" as desired
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What is the difference between standard view and expanded view for sends?
What keyboard modifier can you use to toggle between view modes by clicking a
send selector? - correct-answer -standard view: just shows the slots for the sends
expanded view: also shows a fader, level meters, pan knobs, mute button, etc for
the sends
keyboard modifier: Command+Click/Ctrl+Click on a send selector
How can you prevent a "return" track from muting when one of the source tracks
is soloed? What modifier key is used to enable this function? - correct-answer -
Solo safe mode
Command+Click or Ctrl+Click on the solo button on a track
What is the effect of enabling the PRE button in a Send window? What is the
effect of enabling the FMP button? - correct-answer -PRE: (pre-fader button)
makes the send level independent of the track's output fader position (basically
makes a send pre-fader)
FMP: (Follow main pan) links the send pan to the Main pan for the track, allowing
for fast setup of cue mixes or effects processing
How can you sign in to your Avid Master Account when starting work in Pro
Tools? What is required to sign in to your account? - correct-answer -Click: sign in
button on the dashboard, you must have internet access
AVID PROTOOLS 110 CERTIFICATION
EXAM-PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS |GRADED A+
What is the difference between removing clips versus moving to trash or deleting
clips using the Clear command in the Clip List? - correct-answer -removing a clip:
clip isn't in the session, but parent audio file stays on the hard drive and you can
use it later
move to trash/delete using clear: all clips referencing that file are also removed
from the session. Moved or deleted files can't be used later
What are some options for making selections or subset clips available outside of
the current session? What is the purpose of using the Capture command when
exporting clips? - correct-answer -Consolidate Clip command and Export Clips as
Files command
-capture command lets you create a new subset clip in the Clip List without
making a separation on the track
Where can you assign the color-coding that Pro Tools will automatically apply for
tracks and clips? How can you display track color bars in the Mix and Edit
windows? - correct-answer --setup>preferences>click display tab>in the color
coding section, select an option under Default Track Color Coding>Click Done
-View Menu>Mix Window Views>Track Color or Edit Window Views>Track Color
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-Mix Window View Selector or Edit Window View Selector and select Track Color
from the popup menu
Describe the track icons used for each type of track (Audio, Aux input, MIDI,
Instrument, and Master Fader) in the Mix window. - correct-answer -Audio: mini
waveform
Aux: down arrow
MIDI: 5 pin connector
Instrument: Piano
Master Fader: Sigma
How many inserts are available on a track in Pro Tool? Why is it important to
consider the order in which inserts are arranged on a track? - correct-answer --up
to 10 inserts on a track
-inserts are applied top down, so you should arrange the individual processors on
a track in a sequence that maximizes the desired effect
Are inserts pre-fader or post-fader on Audio tracks, Instrument tracks, and Aux
Input tracks? Are inserts any different on Master Fader tracks? - correct-answer -
Audio: prefader
Instrument: prefader
Aux: prefader
(inserts are always prefader, except on MF tracks)
Inserts on a Master Fader are ALWAYS post fader
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Are sends pre-fader or post-fader on Audio tracks, Instrument tracks and Aux
Input Tracks? Are sends any different on Master Fader tracks? - correct-answer -
sends can be pre or post fader
No, master faders don't get sends
How many sends are available on a track in Pro Tools? - correct-answer -up to 10
sends per tracks
Master Fader tracks don't get sends
What is the difference between an Output send and a Bus send? When would you
use each? - correct-answer -output send: routes a signal out of your audio
interface, through an external processor, and back into your audio interface to
return the processed audio to Pro Tools
bus send: uses an internal mix bus to route a signal to an aux input in your session
where it is processed by a plug-in
What level does a send default to when it is first created? How can you change
this default? - correct-answer --new sends are created with a volume setting of -
∞
-setup>preferences>Mixing tab> in the setup section, enable/disable the option
for Sends Default to "-INF" as desired
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What is the difference between standard view and expanded view for sends?
What keyboard modifier can you use to toggle between view modes by clicking a
send selector? - correct-answer -standard view: just shows the slots for the sends
expanded view: also shows a fader, level meters, pan knobs, mute button, etc for
the sends
keyboard modifier: Command+Click/Ctrl+Click on a send selector
How can you prevent a "return" track from muting when one of the source tracks
is soloed? What modifier key is used to enable this function? - correct-answer -
Solo safe mode
Command+Click or Ctrl+Click on the solo button on a track
What is the effect of enabling the PRE button in a Send window? What is the
effect of enabling the FMP button? - correct-answer -PRE: (pre-fader button)
makes the send level independent of the track's output fader position (basically
makes a send pre-fader)
FMP: (Follow main pan) links the send pan to the Main pan for the track, allowing
for fast setup of cue mixes or effects processing
How can you sign in to your Avid Master Account when starting work in Pro
Tools? What is required to sign in to your account? - correct-answer -Click: sign in
button on the dashboard, you must have internet access
