PRO TOOLS 101 EXAM Questions with 100% Correct
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Name some of the folders and files that Pro Tools creates as part of the session
hierarchy. Where is the session file (.ptx) stored?
Top-level session folder, audio files folder, WaveCache.wfm, Bounced Files, Clip
Groups, Session File Backups Session File (.ptx) Video Clips
What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file
gets deleted or goes missing?
1.Stores the waveform display data for any audio in the session and enables the
session to open more quickly.
2. Takes longer to open, recalculates waveform data.
Where are the audio files stored in the session hierarchy?
Audio Files folder
Where are the Pro Tools' MIDI files normally stored?
MIDI data is stored in the Pro Tools session itself.
Which component should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools
system? Which component should you turn on last?
1.External Hard drives that require external power
2. Your audio monitoring system
What type of processing does the Hardware Buffer size affect? What type of
processing does it not affect?
1. Low-latency buffer that handles host-based tasks
2. DSP
What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools View menu? How
does the View menu differ from the Window menu?
1. Tracks and clips
2. Commands in the View window affect parts of a window or how those parts are
displayed; the Window menu show or hide entire windows
What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools Options menu? How
does the View menu differ from the Window menu?
Dynamic Transport mode, Loop Record, Scrolling Options, Pre and Post Roll
Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to
work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?
The Edit Window
Which Pro Tools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume Faders for
each track?
The Mix Window
What icon is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window? How can you use this
tool to quickly zoom out to fill the Edit window with the longest track in the
session?
1. Magnifying glass
2. Double-click on the Zoomer tool.
Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon? What is this tool used for?
, 1. Grabber Tool
2. Arranging Clips
Which tool is active when the trim, selector, and grabber icons are all selected
(highlighted in blue) in the Edit window Toolbar?
The Smart Tool
What are the four Edit modes in Pro Tools? How can you switch between them?
1. Shuffle, Slip, Grid, Spot
2. Clicking them or Tilde to toggle between them, F1-F4
Why should you use caution when editing synchronized material in Shuffle
mode? When is Shuffle Mode useful?
1. Causing timing changes for only the track you're editing on.
2. When you're pasting clips in a location and don't want them to overlap onto clips
currently in that location.
How does editing a clip in Slip mode affect the timing of other clips on the track?
Any edits performed will not affect timing of other clips on the track
When is it helpful to work in Spot mode? Grid mode?
1. Spot when you want to control placement or duration of a clip by precise numerical
values.
2. Grid is precise while editing clips in precise time intervals.
What are some ways to set the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools?
1. View > Main Counter
2. Main Time Scale drop-down menu
What are the two types of Rulers available in Pro Tools? What is the difference?
1. Time-based Rulers and Conductor Rulers
2. Timebase rulers measure time in various ways: Bars|Beats, Min:Secs, Samples,
Timecode, Feet+Frames
Conductor Rules contain events that map put locations- markers, tempo, meter, key,
chords
What are some ways to hide Rulers?
1. View > Rulers
2. Option-click on the ruler in the ruler view selector
What Pro Tools windows provide access to MIDI Controls, such as Wait for Note,
etc.
The Edit and Transport Windows
What is the purpose of the metronome button in the MIDI Controls area? What
kind of track must be added to a session for the Metronome button to work?
1. Turns on the metronome.
2. Click Track. Track > Create Click Track.
What are the two states or modes available for controlling the current session
tempo? How can you switch between them?
1. Tempo Map, Manual Tempo
2. Click conductor button.
What is displayed by the Tempo field in the MIDI Controls area? What are some
ways to set the session tempo?
1. Session's current tempo based on the play location
2. Enter BPM directly into tempo field, tapped in with MIDI controller or T
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Name some of the folders and files that Pro Tools creates as part of the session
hierarchy. Where is the session file (.ptx) stored?
Top-level session folder, audio files folder, WaveCache.wfm, Bounced Files, Clip
Groups, Session File Backups Session File (.ptx) Video Clips
What is the WaveCache.wfm file used for? What happens if the WaveCache file
gets deleted or goes missing?
1.Stores the waveform display data for any audio in the session and enables the
session to open more quickly.
2. Takes longer to open, recalculates waveform data.
Where are the audio files stored in the session hierarchy?
Audio Files folder
Where are the Pro Tools' MIDI files normally stored?
MIDI data is stored in the Pro Tools session itself.
Which component should you turn on first when powering up a Pro Tools
system? Which component should you turn on last?
1.External Hard drives that require external power
2. Your audio monitoring system
What type of processing does the Hardware Buffer size affect? What type of
processing does it not affect?
1. Low-latency buffer that handles host-based tasks
2. DSP
What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools View menu? How
does the View menu differ from the Window menu?
1. Tracks and clips
2. Commands in the View window affect parts of a window or how those parts are
displayed; the Window menu show or hide entire windows
What kinds of commands can be found under the Pro Tools Options menu? How
does the View menu differ from the Window menu?
Dynamic Transport mode, Loop Record, Scrolling Options, Pre and Post Roll
Which main Pro Tools window displays audio waveforms and can be used to
work directly with audio, MIDI, and video files on tracks?
The Edit Window
Which Pro Tools window provides access to Pan controls and Volume Faders for
each track?
The Mix Window
What icon is used for the Zoomer tool in the Edit window? How can you use this
tool to quickly zoom out to fill the Edit window with the longest track in the
session?
1. Magnifying glass
2. Double-click on the Zoomer tool.
Which Edit tool is represented by a hand icon? What is this tool used for?
, 1. Grabber Tool
2. Arranging Clips
Which tool is active when the trim, selector, and grabber icons are all selected
(highlighted in blue) in the Edit window Toolbar?
The Smart Tool
What are the four Edit modes in Pro Tools? How can you switch between them?
1. Shuffle, Slip, Grid, Spot
2. Clicking them or Tilde to toggle between them, F1-F4
Why should you use caution when editing synchronized material in Shuffle
mode? When is Shuffle Mode useful?
1. Causing timing changes for only the track you're editing on.
2. When you're pasting clips in a location and don't want them to overlap onto clips
currently in that location.
How does editing a clip in Slip mode affect the timing of other clips on the track?
Any edits performed will not affect timing of other clips on the track
When is it helpful to work in Spot mode? Grid mode?
1. Spot when you want to control placement or duration of a clip by precise numerical
values.
2. Grid is precise while editing clips in precise time intervals.
What are some ways to set the Main Time Scale in Pro Tools?
1. View > Main Counter
2. Main Time Scale drop-down menu
What are the two types of Rulers available in Pro Tools? What is the difference?
1. Time-based Rulers and Conductor Rulers
2. Timebase rulers measure time in various ways: Bars|Beats, Min:Secs, Samples,
Timecode, Feet+Frames
Conductor Rules contain events that map put locations- markers, tempo, meter, key,
chords
What are some ways to hide Rulers?
1. View > Rulers
2. Option-click on the ruler in the ruler view selector
What Pro Tools windows provide access to MIDI Controls, such as Wait for Note,
etc.
The Edit and Transport Windows
What is the purpose of the metronome button in the MIDI Controls area? What
kind of track must be added to a session for the Metronome button to work?
1. Turns on the metronome.
2. Click Track. Track > Create Click Track.
What are the two states or modes available for controlling the current session
tempo? How can you switch between them?
1. Tempo Map, Manual Tempo
2. Click conductor button.
What is displayed by the Tempo field in the MIDI Controls area? What are some
ways to set the session tempo?
1. Session's current tempo based on the play location
2. Enter BPM directly into tempo field, tapped in with MIDI controller or T
