Test Questions & Answers Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
Q
What are the possible problems caused by quantization?
a. wow and flutter
b. pitch shift and distortion
c. pitch shift and noise
d. distortion and noise
e. noise and print-through
A
d. distortion and noise
2
Q
Which of the following is a characteristic of digital audio?
a. robust signals
b. code can be manipulated by high-speed processing networks
c. digital signal processing more versatile than with analog
d. low cost
e. all of the above are characteristics of digital audio
A
e. all of the above are characteristics of digital audio
3
Q
Which of the following is a reason to consider choosing a high sample rate?
a. Transients contain much higher frequencies than sustained tones.
b. Some signal processing algorithms sound better using higher sample rates.
c. Recordings made with higher sample rates have lower noise.
d. All of the above are reasons to choose a high sample rate.
e. a. and b. only
A
e. a. and b. only
4
Q
The set of sine waves that make up a complex waveform are called…
a. fundamentals
b. overtones
c. periods
d. cycles
e. decibels
A
b. overtones
5
Q
In order to accurately sample a sound within the range of human hearing, the minimum sample rate is…
a. 20 Hz
b. 10 kHz
c. 20 kHz
d. 40 kHz
e. 96 kHz
A
d. 40 kHz
6
Q
What is the range of human hearing?
a. 10 to 10,000 cycles per second
b. 100 to 100,000 cycles per second
c. 20 to 100,000 cycles per second
d. 100 to 20,000 cycles per second
e. 20 to 20,000 cycles per second
A
e. 20 to 20,000 cycles per second
7
Q
The frequency of a sound is measured in…
a. cycles per second
b. cycles per sample
c. seconds per cycle
d. seconds per sample
e. none of the above
A
a. cycles per second
8
Q
Which of the following characteristics of a sound we hear is based upon its waveform?
a. loudness
b. pitch
c. tone
d. spaciousness
e. none of the above
A
c. tone
9
Q
The process of assigning a captured value to the closest available amplitude based upon binary word length is called…
a. sampling
b. resolving
c. quantization
d. aliasing
e. conversion
A
c. quantization
10
Q
A digital audio sample is a…
a. snapshot of a signal, taken at regular time intervals
b. snapshot of a signal, taken on an as-needed basis
c. snapshot of a signal, taken twice every cycle of a sound
d. average of a signal, taken over its full duration
e. average of a signal, taken within a small time window
A
a. snapshot of a signal, taken at regular time intervals
11
Q
Clips can be segments of…
a. audio data
b. MIDI data
c. automation data
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
A
e. a. and b. only
12
Q
In which of the following modes can you grab a clip and move it to any start position on a track?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. All of the above
A
a. Slip mode
13
Q
Which of the following is a component of the Edit window?
a. track display area
b. timeline display area
c. toolbar area
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
A
e. a. and b. only
14
Q
A Pro Tools track can contain…
a. audio data
b. MIDI data
c. automation data
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
A
d. all of the above
15
Q
The Sub Time Scale in a Pro Tools session…
a. always reads the same time reference as the Main Time Scale
b. always reads a different time reference than the Main Time Scale
c. always displays samples
d. can display any timebase scale
e. can display any conductor scale
A
e. can display any conductor scale
16
Q
Which of the following is NOT a Timebase Ruler?
a. Bars|Beats
b. Feet+Frames
c. Min:Sec
d. Samples
e. All of the above are Timebase rulers
A
e. All of the above are Timebase rulers
17
Q
In which of the following modes is it NOT possible to cover part of a clip by moving another?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. None of the above
A
b. Shuffle mode
18
Q
Which of the following is an available Pro Tools track format?
a. mono
b. stereo
c. multichannel
d. all of the above
e. all of the above, but c. in HD only
A
e. all of the above, but c. in HD only
19
Q
Which of the following is a Conductor ruler?
a. Tempo
b. Meter
c. Markers
d. All of the above
e. a. and b. only
A
e. a. and b. only
20
Q
For which of the following modes do you first have to select an appropriate time scale?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. None of the above
A
d. Grid mode
21
Q
Which of the following CANNOT be accomplished in a Workspace browser?
a. open a new session
b. open an existing session
c. find an existing session
d. display the contents of a disk
e. display the waveform of an audio file
A
a. open a new session
22
Q
Which of the following parameter settings uses the most disk storage space?
a. 44.1 kHz/16-bit
b. 44.1 kHz/24-bit
c. 48 kHz/16-bit
d. 48 kHz/24-bit
e. 88.2 kHz/16-bit
A
e. 88.2 kHz/16-bit
23
Q
Which of the following parameters is NOT determined when creating a new session?
a. Audio file type
b. Sample rate
c. Bit depth
d. I/O settings
e. All of the above parameters are determined when creating a new session
A
e. All of the above parameters are determined when creating a new session
24
Q
Which of the following methods can be used to open a Pro Tools session?
a. Double-click on the session icon in the operating system.
b. Use the Open command within Pro Tools
c. Double-click on a session located with a Pro Tools Workspace browser.
d. Select Open Recent Session option in the Quick Start dialog.
e. All of the above will open Pro Tools sessions.
A
e. All of the above will open Pro Tools sessions.
25
Which of the following is an accurate statement about bit depth?
a. Always use 16-bit resolution unless recording for DVD audio
b. 24-bit recording uses twice as much disk space as 16-bit
c. 24-bit resolution for recording is preferable unless sound quality is not a high priority
d. recording with 32-bit floating point bit depth gives you higher signal resolution than with other settings
e. None of the above are accurate
c. 24-bit resolution for recording is preferable unless sound quality is not a high priority
26
Which of the following is NOT an option in the Dashboard or Quick Start dialog?
a. Create Session from Template...
b. Create Blank Session...
c. Create New Session Template...
d. Open Recent Session
e. Open Session...
c. Create New Session Template...
27
How do you activate the Pro Tools Auto Backup feature?
a. select it in the Options menu
b. select it in the Setup menu
c. select it in the Preferences dialog
d. select it in the Automation Enable window
e. Auto Backup is always active
c. select it in the Preferences dialog
28
The best cross-platform audio file type for Pro Tools sessions is...
a. WAV
b. AIFF
c. SD II
d. MP3
e. All of the choices allow for cross-platform interchangeability
a. WAV
29
Which of the following file types CANNOT be designated for a Workspace browser search criteria via the "Kind" popup menu?
a. audio file
b. video file
c. session file
d. MP3 file
e. MIDI file
d. MP3 file
30
What is the highest sample rate available with Pro Tools?
a. 96 kHz (in all systems)
b. 96 kHz (with HD only)
c. 192 kHz (in all systems)
d. 192 kHz (with HD only)
e. 384 kHz (with HD only)
d. 192 kHz (with HD only)
31
Track faders in the Mix window adjust...
a. recording level
b. record monitoring level
c. mix volume level
d. all of the above
e. b. and c. only
e. b. and c. only
32
Clips that appear in boldface type in the Clips List are...
a. the longest clip in a track.
b. whole-file clips.
c. stereo clips.
d. the first clip in a track.
e. clips actually used in tracks.
b. whole-file clips.
33
To rename a track, you can...
a. double-click on the track name in the Edit window
b. double-click on the track name in the Mix window
c. double-click on the fader in the Mix window
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
34
Which of the following is the fourth clip created on the second take in the "Vocal" track?
a. Vocal_04-02
b. Vocal-04-02
c. Vocal_02-04
d. Vocal-02-04
e. none of the above
c. Vocal_02-04
35
Which of the following parameters affects monitoring latency?
a. Disk Cache size
b. H/W Buffer size
c. CPU Usage Limit
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. H/W Buffer size
36
A whole file can be deleted in which of the following situations?
a. the whole file is not used in the session, and no clips have been defined from it
b. the whole file is used in the session, but no other clips are defined from it
c. the whole file is not used in the session, but clips from the file are defined in the session
d. whole files can be deleted in all of these situations
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
37
Which of the following shortcuts can be used to route all track outputs to the same destination?
a. route any track output while pressing and holding the Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key.
b. route any track output while pressing and holding the Command (Mac OS) or Control (Windows) key.
c. route any track output while pressing and holding the Control (Mac OS) or Start (Windows) key.
d. route any track output while pressing and holding the Option + Command (Mac OS) or Alt + Control (Windows) keys.
e. route any track output while pressing and holding the Control + Command (Mac OS) or Start + Control (Windows) keys.
a. route any track output while pressing and holding the Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key.
38
Within Pro Tools, a channel is a…
a. physical input or output
b. single vertical strip that controls an audio or MIDI signal
c. single stream of MIDI performance data
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
d. all of the above
39
Which is the best approach when setting recording levels in Pro Tools?
a. Meter readings should never exceed the green (nominal) range.
b. Meter readings can occasionally peak in the yellow range as long as preamp outputs are not distorting.
c. Meter readings can peak in the amber (pre-clipping) range but should never reach the red (clipping) level.
d. Meter readings can occasionally peak at the red (clipping) level.
e. Meter readings should peak at the red (clipping) level when an analog-style warmth is desired.
b. Meter readings can occasionally peak in the yellow range as long as preamp outputs are not distorting.
40
To enter record on a track,...
a. select the Record Enable button before initiating record status in the Transport window
b. select the Record Enable button after initiating record status in the Transport window
c. select the Record Enable button in the Mix window only before initiating record status in the Transport window
d. select the Record Enable button in the Edit window only before initiating record status in the Transport window
a. select the Record Enable button before initiating record status in the Transport window
41
Which of the following CANNOT be done with a Video track unless using HD software?
a. Play it in a separate window.
b. Move it around with the Grabber tool.
c. Trim the start and end time.
d. View individual frames.
e. All of the above can be done with a Video track regardless of the Pro Tools software.
c. Trim the start and end time.
42
Which of the following methods provides drag and drop functionality?
a. importing from the operating system
b. importing with a Workspace browser
c. importing with the Import Audio command
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
43
Which of the following methods creates new files when importing?
a. Convert
b. Copy
c. Add
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
44
Which of the following file types is designed for exchanging complete sessions between different audio workstations?
a. WAV
b. OMF
c. MP3
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. OMF
45
If you import a file into the track area of the Edit window (in Slip mode) while pressing and holding the Shift key, which of the following occurs?
a. The file is added to the Clips List but not to any track.
b. The file is placed at the cursor location on the nearest existing track.
c. The file is placed at the beginning of the nearest existing track.
d. A new track is created and the file is placed at the cursor location.
e. A new track is created and the file is placed in the beginning
d. A new track is created and the file is placed at the cursor location.
46
Can you import interleaved stereo files into Pro Tools sessions without conversion?
a. No, interleaved stereo files are not supported in Pro Tools and thus cannot be imported.
b. No, all interleaved stereo files will automatically be converted to split stereo files on import.
c. Yes, all Pro Tools sessions use interleaved files for stereo tracks.
d. Yes, as long as the session parameters are set to support interleaved files.
e. none of the above
d. Yes, as long as the session parameters are set to support interleaved files.
47
Which of the following techniques can be used for batch importing audio in the background?
a. With a Pro Tools session open, drag audio files onto the Pro Tools icon (Mac) or desktop shortcut (Windows).
b. Drag audio files from the operating system or a Workspace browser directly into the Clips List.
c. Choose the Import Audio command and select a group of files.
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. Drag audio files from the operating system or a Workspace browser directly into the Clips List.
48
Which of the following video file formats can be imported to a Pro Tools session?
a. AVI
b. QuickTime
c. DV
d. DVD Video
e. all of the above
b. QuickTime
49
Which of the following audio file formats can be imported into Pro Tools sessions without conversion?
a. WAV
b. AIFF
c. MP3
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
50
Can you import an audio file with a different sample rate than the session (without applying sample rate conversion)?
a. No, only files with the same sample rate as the session can be imported.
b. No, but you can convert the files to the session sample rate while importing.
c. Yes, but unless the sample rate is converted the file will not play back correctly.
d. Yes, Pro Tools will convert the file's sample rate during playback so it plays back correctly.
e. none of the above
c. Yes, but unless the sample rate is converted the file will not play back correctly.
51
On which of the following tracks could you instantiate a virtual instrument plug-in?
a. a MIDI track
b. an Auxiliary Input
c. a Master fader
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. an Auxiliary Input
52
How many data channels can be recorded on a single MIDI track?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 16
d. As many as with an audio track.
e. none of the above
a. 1
53
Which type of MIDI-based tracks includes audio controls?
a. MIDI tracks
b. Instrument tracks
c. Auxiliary tracks
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. Instrument tracks
54
Which of the following MIDI track views supports editing certain note parameters?
a. Notes view
b. Velocity view
c. Clips view
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
55
How many ticks comprise a quarter note in Pro Tools?
a. 4
b. 16
c. 240
d. 960
e. none of the above
d. 960
56
For which of the following routing selections is “All” an option?
a. Audio Input
b. Audio Output
c. MIDI Input
d. MIDI Output
e. MIDI Input and Output
c. MIDI Input
57
In order to switch to Manual Tempo mode…
a. choose that option in the Tempo/Meter window.
b. de-select the Conductor enable in the Transport window.
c. Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (Windows) anywhere in the Tempo ruler.
d. select the Tempo as the main timebase ruler.
e. none of the above
b. de-select the Conductor enable in the Transport window.
58
Which of the following are options in the “What to Quantize” section of the Input Quantize window?
a. Note On
b. Note Off
c. Note Duration
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
59
Which of the following controls are NOT included in a MIDI track?
a. MIDI Input selector
b. Audio Output selector
c. Mute
d. Solo
e. all of the above are included in a MIDI track
b. Audio Output selector
60
Which of the following global options can be selected for a click track?
a. only during record
b. only during countoff
c. during play and record
d. all of the above
e. b. and c. only
d. all of the above
61
Which of the following is NOT an option when sorting the order of tracks via the Tracks List pop-up menu?
a. Name
b. Type
c. Height
d. Edit Group
e. All of the above are sorting options.
c. Height
62
Pressing and holding which of the following keys while clicking and dragging a track's lower edge allows you to adjust its height continuously?
a. Command (Mac OS) or Control (Windows)
b. Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows)
c. Control (Mac OS) or Start (Windows)
d. Shift
e. None of the above
a. Command (Mac OS) or Control (Windows)
63
Which of the following will break a clip in a track into multiple clips?
a. Select a range of audio and choose the Separate Clip command.
b. Place the Edit cursor at any point within a clip and choose the Separate Clip command.
c. Select a range of audio and choose the Capture Clip command.
d. all of the above.
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
64
Which of the following keys can be used to set the selection start time on the fly?
a. Down arrow
b. Up arrow
c. Left arrow
d. Right arrow
e. Start button
a. Down arrow
65
The Tab key can be used to...
a. advance the Edit cursor to the next clip boundary.
b. move the Edit cursor forward to the next audio transient.
c. move the Edit cursor forward to the next gap between clips.
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
d. all of the above
66
Which of the following buttons in the Edit window toolbar does NOT have an equivalent command in the Options menu?
a. Link Timeline and Edit selections
b. Link Track and Edit Selections
c. Tab to Transients
d. All of the above can be set using menu commands
e. None of the above can be set using menu commands
c. Tab to Transients
67
In order to store a memory location during playback...
a. press the Enter key.
b. press the Plus on the numeric keypad.
c. press the Period key, enter a number, and press Period.
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
a. press the Enter key.
68
In order to make selections using the Scrubber tool, which of the following preferences must be checked?
a. Timeline Insertion Follows Playback
b. Edit Insertion Follows Scrub/Shuttle
c. Link Timeline and Edit selections
d. none of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. Edit Insertion Follows Scrub/Shuttle
69
Which of the following are available choices for memory location Time Properties?
a. "Marker"
b. "Selection"
c. "None"
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
d. all of the above
70
You can adjust the starting point of an Edit selection by...
a. using the Selector tool, pressing the Shift key and dragging left or right.
b. entering a new start time using the Edit Selection fields.
c. using the Scrubber tool, pressing the Shift key and dragging left or right.
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
d. all of the above
71
When an area of a track that's not a separate clip is selected, using the Plus and Minus keys on the Numeric Keypad...
a. nudges the audio to the left or right.
b. nudges the selection to the left or right.
c. nudges the start time of the selection.
d. nudges the end time of the selection.
e. none of the above
b. nudges the selection to the left or right.
72
As of version 11, the maximum number of undo levels in Pro Tools is...
a. 24
b. 32
c. 64
d. 99
e. there are no limitations on the number of undos
c. 64
73
In which of the following modes is it NOT possible to cover part of a clip by moving another?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. all of the above
b. Shuffle mode
74
For which of the following modes do you first have to select an appropriate time scale?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. all of the above
d. Grid mode
75
When a selections is made in the middle of an existing clip, which of the following commands creates exactly one new clip?
a. Separate Clip
b. Copy
c. Cut
d. Clear
e. none of the above
b. Copy
76
In which of the following modes are you most easily able to grab a clip and move it to any position on a track?
a. Slip mode
b. Shuffle mode
c. Spot mode
d. Grid mode
e. all of the above
a. Slip mode
77
Which of the following will display grid lines in the Edit window?
a. click on the Grid button in the toolbar
b. click on the currently selected Timebase ruler name
c. click inside any Timebase ruler
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
78
Which of the following allows you to simultaneously trim the top and tail of a clip?
a. using the Trim tool in Slip mode
b. using the Trim tool in Shuffle mode
c. using the Trim Clip to Selection command
d. using the Trim Clip Start to Insertion command
e. using the Trim Clip End to Insertion command
c. using the Trim Clip to Selection command
79
Which of the following is NOT true about creating fades?
a. fade length is determined by selection length
b. boundaries between adjacent clips can be faded only with a crossfade
c. extending a selection prior to a clip's starting time will extend the fade in length
d. fade-out and -in shapes can be different when creating crossfades
e. all of the above are true
c. extending a selection prior to a clip's starting time will extend the fade in length
80
Which of the following allows you to remove a section of a track so that an empty space remains in the middle?
a. using the Clear command in Slip mode
b. using the Cut command in Slip mode
c. using the Clear command in Shuffle mode
d. using the Cut command in Shuffle mode
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
81
Which automation mode stores control changes you make as soon as you enter playback?
a. Write mode
b. Latch mode
c. Touch mode
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
a. Write mode
82
How many volume automation playlists can be associated with an Audio track?
a. 1
b. 32
c. 99
d. as many as you want
e. none of the above
a. 1
83
Which of the following is NOT a view area that can be toggled on and off in the Mix window?
a. I/O View
b. Instruments View
c. Inserts F-J View
d. Sends A-E View
e. all of the above can be toggled on and off in the Mix window
a. I/O View
84
Which of the following CANNOT access busses?
a. Sends
b. Audio track inputs
c. Audio track outputs
d. Auxiliary Input track inputs
e. all of the above can access busses
e. all of the above can access busses
85
Which of the following would help free up processor resources during mixing?
a. printing new files with real-time effects
b. using AudioSuite plug-ins
c. using native plug-ins
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
86
When using Single Send view, which of the following controls are NOT available for the selected send?
a. Send fader
b. Send mute
c. Send pan
d. Send assignment selector
e. all of the above controls are available in Single Send view
e. all of the above controls are available in Single Send view
87
Inserts in Pro Tools can be...
a. software plug-ins only.
b. hardware devices only.
c. either plug-ins or hardware devices.
d. only used with Audio tracks.
e. only used with Aux tracks.
c. either plug-ins or hardware devices.
88
Pro Tools sends are...
a. always pre-fader.
b. always post-fader.
c. selectable between pre- and post-fader.
d. only available on Audio tracks.
e. only available on Auxiliary Input tracks.
c. selectable between pre- and post-fader.
89
Which of the following controls are NOT found on both Audio and Auxiliary Input tracks?
a. Fader
b. Mute
c. Solo
d. Record Enable
e. all of the above are found on both types of tracks.
d. Record Enable
90
Audio tracks inserts are...
a. always pre-fader.
b. always post-fader.
c. selectable as either pre- or post-fader in the plug-in window.
d. selectable as as either pre- or post-fader in the Preferences dialog.
e. none of the above
a. always pre-fader.
91
Which of the following features makes the Save Copy In command ideal for creating project backups?
a. allows you to save projects in a new folder
b. creates a locked file that can't be altered
c. can copy all files associated with a session regardless of their location
d. can consolidate clips in a session so that the backup is more concise
e. all of the above
c. can copy all files associated with a session regardless of their location
92
Which of the following problems is best addressed by maintaining off-site backups?
a. data corruption
b. disk failure
c. accidental erasure
d. fire and theft
e. all of the above
d. fire and theft
93
Which of the following backup strategies takes the least amount of time?
a. manual copying
b. backing up changes only
c. using the Save Copy In command
d. remote backup
e. all of the above generally take the same amount of time
b. backing up changes only
94
Which of the following can be used to deliver high resolution files to a mastering session?
a. Audio CD
b. CD-ROM
c. CD-MP3
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
b. CD-ROM
95
Which of the following file formats can be selected for the stereo mix when bouncing to tracks in a session using WAV files?
a. WAV
b. AIFF
c. MP3, with the export option
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
96
Which of the following processes allows you to adjust faders in real time while creating a stereo file?
a. Bounce to Disk
b. Bounce to Tracks
c. mix to external recorder
d. all of the above
e. b. and c. only
e. b. and c. only
97
Which of the following processes can utilize automation while creating a stereo file?
a. Bounce to Disk
b. Bounce to Tracks
c. mix to external recorder
d. all of the above
e. b. and c. only
d. all of the above
98
Which of the following file formats can be selected for the stereo mix when using the Bounce to Disk command in a session using WAV files?
a. WAV
b. AIFF
c. MP3
d. all of the above
a. and b. only
d. all of the above
99
Which of the following parameters would need to be specified when saving a session using current Pro Tools software so it could be opened on a system with similar hardware running PT 9.x?
a. bit depth
b. sample rate
c. session format
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
c. session format
100
Which of the following can be used ?
a. bit depth conversion
b. sample rate conversion
c. MP3 conversion
d. all of the above
e. a. and b. only
e. a. and b. only
