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FEA 416 (Avid Certification Exam) (MC 101 2022
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Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other
users cannot access?
Ans: 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
Ans: The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose
three)
Ans: Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub?
Ans: Bin Container
What is a bin?
Ans: 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
Ans: True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile?
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Ans: 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
Ans: Windows
Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness?
Ans: Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a copy
of your bin(s)
Ans: True
How do you create a new project?
Ans: 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
Ans: 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?
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Ans: 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
Ans: True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be
imported, you cannot use that video media in Media Composer
Ans: 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?
Ans: Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor?
Ans: 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?
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FEA 416 (Avid Certification Exam) (MC 101 2022
Version) Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
Where does Media Composer store the files for private projects that other
users cannot access?
Ans: 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
Ans: The Location pop-up Menu
What are the three principal windows of the Media Composer interface (choose
three)
Ans: Timeline, Composer Window, Bin Container
Which window serves as your project's central hub?
Ans: Bin Container
What is a bin?
Ans: 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
Ans: True
What are the two ways to create your own user profile?
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Ans: 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
Ans: Windows
Which setting lets you change Media Composer's brightness?
Ans: Interface
Auto-Save settings control how often Media Composer automatically saves a copy
of your bin(s)
Ans: True
How do you create a new project?
Ans: 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
Ans: 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?
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Ans: 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
Ans: True
When importing, if you receive this message: The [file directory] cannot be
imported, you cannot use that video media in Media Composer
Ans: 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?
Ans: Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac)
What are two ways to load a clip in the Source monitor?
Ans: 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?
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