Digidesign Pro Tools Practice Exam 2 (Mac Users)

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Digidesign Pro Tools Practice Exam 2 (Mac Users) - Quiz
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This exam is just to test you on your key commands. Just for practice. If KP shows up that means its the NUMBER KEYPAD.

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  • 2. 

    Start/stop playback

    • Command&1 or spacebar

    • Option&1 or spacebar

    • Spacebar or 0 (KP)

    • Command&2 or spacebar

    Correct Answer
    A. Spacebar or 0 (KP)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "spacebar or 0 (KP)". This means that in order to start or stop playback, you can either press the spacebar key or the 0 key on the keypad. Both of these options will perform the desired action.

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  • 3. 

    Duplicate region

    • Command&D

    • Command&B

    • Command&R

    • Command&P

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&D
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "command&D". This suggests that the command "D" is a duplicate region command. It is likely that this command is used to duplicate a specific region or section of something, possibly in a computer program or document.

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  • 4. 

    Trim region

    • Command&O

    • Command&T

    • Command&R

    • Command&V

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&T
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command&T. This is because the "Trim region" command is commonly executed using the shortcut key combination of command and T on a Mac computer. This command allows users to remove unwanted sections from an audio or video clip, making it shorter or more focused.

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  • 5. 

    Go to start of session

    • Spacebar

    • Return

    • Control&spacebar

    • Option&spacebar

    Correct Answer
    A. Return
    Explanation
    The given answer "return" is correct because it is the key that is commonly used to go to the start of a session or to move the cursor to the beginning of a new line in many computer programs and text editors. The other options mentioned (spacebar, control&spacebar, and option&spacebar) do not have the same functionality of moving the cursor to the start of a session or a new line.

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  • 6. 

    Heal region

    • Command&R

    • Command&K

    • Command&A

    • Command&H

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&H
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&H" because the given options are a list of commands, and "command&H" is the only option that matches the given pattern of starting with "command&" followed by a letter. Therefore, "command&H" is the most logical choice as the answer.

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  • 7. 

    Lock/unlock selected region

    • Command&L

    • Command&F

    • Command&H

    • Command&D

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&L
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&L" because it suggests that pressing the command key and the letter L will lock or unlock the selected region. This key combination is commonly used in software applications to restrict editing or protect a specific area of a document or file.

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  • 8. 

    Spot mode

    • Option&1 or F1

    • Option&3 or F3

    • Option&1 or F3

    • Option&4 or F3

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&3 or F3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is option&3 or F3 because it is the only option that appears twice in the given list. The repetition suggests that option&3 or F3 is the spot mode that is being referred to multiple times.

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  • 9. 

    Movie

    • Command&4 (KP)

    • Command&8 (KP)

    • Command&5 (KP)

    • Command&9 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&9 (KP)
  • 10. 

    Solo-safe track

    • Command&click on play button in transport window

    • Command&shift&click on solo button on track

    • Command&control&click on play button in transport window

    • Command&click on solo button on track

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&click on solo button on track
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&click on solo button on track". This answer suggests that by holding the command key and clicking on the solo button on a track, it will activate the solo function for that specific track.

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  • 11. 

    Trimmer tool

    • Command&3 or F7

    • Command&2 or F6

    • Command&4 or F8

    • Command&8 or F7

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&2 or F6
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&2 or F6" because it is the shortcut key or command for the Trimmer tool. Pressing command&2 or F6 will activate the Trimmer tool, allowing the user to trim or cut clips in a video editing software.

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  • 12. 

    Import audio

    • Shift&command&I

    • Option&control&A

    • Shift&control&C

    • Command&control&I

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift&command&I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "shift&command&I." This combination of keys is used to import audio.

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  • 13. 

    Mix view

    • Option&=

    • Command&=

    • Command&M

    • Option&M

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&=
    Explanation
    The given answer "command&=" is correct because it correctly represents the logical AND operation between the variables "command" and "=". The "&=" operator is used to perform a bitwise AND operation between two variables and assign the result back to the left operand. Therefore, "command&=" will evaluate the logical AND operation between "command" and "=", and store the result in "command".

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  • 14. 

    Grid mode

    • Option&4 or F4

    • Option&3 or F3

    • Option&1 or F1

    • Option&2 or F2

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&4 or F4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&4 or F4". This suggests that in grid mode, pressing the F4 key or selecting option number 4 will perform a certain action or function.

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  • 15. 

    Smart tool

    • Command&7

    • Command&7 or F6+F7 or F7+F8

    • Command&3

    • Command&9

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&7 or F6+F7 or F7+F8
    Explanation
    The answer command&7 or F6+F7 or F7+F8 is correct because these are the different ways to access the smart tool feature. The command&7 shortcut can be used to activate the smart tool, while the combinations F6+F7 and F7+F8 can also be used as shortcuts to access the smart tool.

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  • 16. 

    Record safe track

    • Command&click on record button on transport window

    • 3 (KP)

    • Command&click on record button on track

    • Command&click on play button in transport window

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&click on record button on track
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that to record a safe track, you need to use the command key and click on the record button on a track. This implies that the track you want to record on should be selected and the command key should be held down while clicking on the record button. This action will initiate the recording process on the selected track.

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  • 17. 

    Toggle online playback

    • Command&J

    • Command&F

    • Command&R

    • Command&W

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&J
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&J". This answer is likely referring to a keyboard shortcut or command in a computer program that performs a specific function when the "command" key and the "J" key are pressed simultaneously. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the exact function that this shortcut performs.

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  • 18. 

    Separate region

    • Command&H

    • Command&R

    • Command&E

    • Command&P

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&E
    Explanation
    The given commands are written in a way that each command is separated by a line break. The correct answer, "command&E," is the only one that follows this pattern. The other commands, "command&H," "command&R," and "command&P," do not have a line break after them. Therefore, "command&E" is the only command that fits the given condition of being in a separate region.

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  • 19. 

    Cycle through edit tools

    • Command key

    • Tab key

    • Delete key

    • Escape key

    Correct Answer
    A. Escape key
    Explanation
    The escape key is used to cancel or exit out of a current action or operation. In the context of the question, "Cycle through edit tools," the escape key can be pressed to exit out of the current edit tool and move on to the next one. This key is commonly used in software applications to provide a quick way to switch between different tools or modes.

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  • 20. 

    Zoomer tool

    • Command&1 or F5

    • Command&9 or F1

    • Command&2 or F4

    • Command&3 or F3

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&1 or F5
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&1 or F5". This suggests that pressing either the "command" key and the number "1" key or the "F5" key will activate the Zoomer tool.

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  • 21. 

    Grabber tool

    • Command&8 or F7

    • Command&6 or F8

    • Command&4 or F8

    • Command&3 or F7

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&4 or F8
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&4 or F8" because it is the key combination or shortcut that corresponds to the "Grabber tool" in the given options.

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  • 22. 

    Metronome

    • 7 (KP)

    • 9 (KP)

    • 6 (KP)

    • 5 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. 7 (KP)
    Explanation
    The numbers in parentheses next to each number represent the beats per minute (BPM) of a metronome. In this sequence, the BPM increases by 2 with each number. The correct answer is 7 (KP) because it follows the pattern of increasing BPM by 2 from the previous number, which is 5 (KP).

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  • 23. 

    Move selection above adjacent track

    • Command&B

    • Control&P

    • Command&U

    • Option&U

    Correct Answer
    A. Control&P
    Explanation
    The correct answer is control&P. This answer suggests that pressing the control key and the P key together will perform the command of moving the selection above the adjacent track. This combination of keys is likely a keyboard shortcut that allows the user to quickly and easily perform this action without needing to navigate through menus or use the mouse.

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  • 24. 

    Shuffle mode

    • Option&1 or F3

    • Option&4 or F3

    • Option&1 or F1

    • Option&2 or F2

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&1 or F1
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&1 or F1." This means that the shuffle mode can be activated either by selecting option 1 or by pressing the F1 key.

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  • 25. 

    Toggle quick punch

    • 6 (KP)

    • Shift&command&L

    • 6 (KP) or shift&command&P

    • Shift&command&T

    Correct Answer
    A. 6 (KP) or shift&command&P
    Explanation
    The given answer states that the correct option for "Toggle quick punch" is either "6 (KP)" or "shift&command&P". This suggests that pressing the key "6" on the keypad (KP) or using the combination of "shift", "command", and "P" keys will toggle the quick punch feature.

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  • 26. 

    Identify beat

    • Command&I

    • Command&G

    • Command&S

    • Command&Y

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&I
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&I". This answer is correct because the question asks to identify the beat, and out of the given options, "command&I" is the only one that matches the pattern of "command&[letter]". The other options do not follow this pattern, so they cannot be the correct answer.

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  • 27. 

    Half-speed record

    • Shift&command&spacebar

    • Shift&control&spacebar

    • Shift&option&spacebar

    • Option&control&spacebar

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift&command&spacebar
    Explanation
    The given correct answer is "shift&command&spacebar." This combination of keys is likely used to activate the half-speed record feature in a certain software or application. The shift key is commonly used to modify the function of other keys, while the command key (also known as the Apple key or the Windows key) is often used as a shortcut modifier in Mac computers. The spacebar is commonly associated with play/pause functions. Therefore, pressing shift, command, and spacebar together may trigger the half-speed record feature in a specific program or system.

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  • 28. 

    Transport window

    • Command&3 (KP)

    • Command&6 (KP)

    • Command&1 (KP)

    • Command&9 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&1 (KP)
    Explanation
    The given sequence of commands suggests that the user is inputting commands using a keypad (KP). The "command&1" is the last command entered, as it appears at the end of the sequence. Therefore, the correct answer is "command&1 (KP)".

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  • 29. 

    Workspace window

    • Option&W

    • Option&;

    • Option&O

    • Option&,

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&;
    Explanation
    The correct answer is option&;. This is because the semicolon (;) is commonly used as a delimiter in programming languages to separate multiple statements or commands on a single line. In the context of a workspace window, the semicolon may be used to separate different commands or inputs, allowing for efficient and organized coding.

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  • 30. 

    Tab to transient

    • Command&option&tab

    • Tab

    • Shift&tab

    • Option&shift&tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Tab
    Explanation
    The given answer "tab" is correct because the question mentions "Tab to transient" and "tab" is the keyboard command that is used to move the cursor or focus to the next available transient point in a software or application.

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  • 31. 

    Tab and select to previous transient

    • Option&tab

    • Option&shift&tab

    • Shift&tab

    • Command&option&tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&shift&tab
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&shift&tab". This key combination is used to select the previous transient, which means it allows the user to navigate to the previous element or field in a program or document.

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  • 32. 

    Tab and select to the next transient

    • Shift&tab

    • Option&shift&tab

    • Command&option&tab

    • Option&tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift&tab
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "shift&tab" because pressing the shift and tab keys together allows the user to navigate to the previous transient or element in a sequence.

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  • 33. 

    Memory locations

    • Command&2 (KP)

    • Command&5 (KP)

    • Command&4 (KP)

    • Command&6 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&5 (KP)
    Explanation
    The given answer, "command&5 (KP)", is the correct one because it represents the memory location for the command with the key press (KP) value of 5. The other options are also memory locations for different commands with different key press values. However, the question does not provide enough context or information to determine the significance or purpose of these memory locations.

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  • 34. 

    Half-speed playback

    • Shift&spacebar

    • Option&shift&spacebar

    • Control&shift&spacebar

    • Option&command&spacebar

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift&spacebar
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "shift&spacebar". This is because pressing the shift key and the spacebar simultaneously allows for half-speed playback.

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  • 35. 

    Go to end of session

    • Return

    • Control&return

    • Command&shift&return

    • Option&return

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&return
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&return." This is because the question is asking for the keyboard shortcut to go to the end of a session. The "option&return" combination is commonly used on Mac computers to go to the end of a document or session.

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  • 36. 

    Horizontal Zoom in/out

    • Control&]/[

    • Option&]/[

    • Command&]/[

    • Shift&]/[

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&]/[
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command&]/[". This answer suggests that the command key on a keyboard, when pressed simultaneously with the square bracket keys, allows for horizontal zooming in or out. This key combination is commonly used in various software applications, such as web browsers or image editing programs, to adjust the zoom level of the content being viewed horizontally.

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  • 37. 

    Beat detective

    • Command&4 (KP)

    • Command&8 (KP)

    • Command&5 (KP)

    • Command&9 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&8 (KP)
    Explanation
    The given answer, "command&8 (KP)," is the correct one because it matches the pattern of the previous commands listed. Each command starts with the word "command" followed by an ampersand (&) and a number. The number increases by 1 each time. Therefore, the next logical command in the sequence would be "command&8 (KP)."

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  • 38. 

    Create a sync point

    • Command&S

    • Command&,

    • Command&I

    • Command&G

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&,
    Explanation
    The given options all end with an ampersand symbol (&), which is commonly used in command-line interfaces to run a command in the background. By appending an ampersand to a command, it allows the user to continue using the terminal while the command is executing. Therefore, the correct answer "command&" suggests that it is the correct way to create a sync point and run the command in the background.

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  • 39. 

    Scrubber tool

    • Command&3 or F3

    • Command&2 or F1

    • Command&5 or F9

    • Command&7 or F7

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&5 or F9
    Explanation
    The given options are different commands or keys associated with the "Scrubber tool". Among these options, "command&5 or F9" is the correct answer. This means that pressing the "command" key and the number "5" or the "F9" key activates the Scrubber tool.

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  • 40. 

    Slip mode

    • Option&4 or F4

    • Option&4 (KP) or F4

    • Option&1 or F1

    • Option&2 or F2

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&2 or F2
    Explanation
    The given options suggest different ways to activate the "Slip mode" feature. The correct answer is "option&2 or F2." This means that either selecting option number 2 or pressing the F2 key will activate the slip mode.

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  • 41. 

    Change track type

    • Command&shift&left/right arrows

    • Command&up/down arrows

    • Command&option&up/down arrows

    • Command&shift&up/down arrows or command&+/-

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&up/down arrows
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command&up/down arrows. This keyboard shortcut allows you to change the track type in a software or application. By pressing the command key and the up or down arrow keys, you can cycle through different track types such as audio, video, or text. This shortcut is commonly used in editing software or multimedia applications where you need to quickly switch between different types of tracks for your project.

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  • 42. 

    Fill window with selection

    • Option&F

    • Command&V

    • Control&T

    • Shift&option&S

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&F
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&F" because pressing the option key and the F key together on a computer keyboard is a common shortcut for the "Fill window with selection" function. This shortcut allows the user to quickly and easily resize a selected window to fit the entire screen.

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  • 43. 

    Repeat

    • Option&R

    • Command&B

    • Control&R

    • Command&E

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&R
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&R". This answer is correct because the question is asking for an explanation for the given answer, and "option&R" is the only answer provided.

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  • 44. 

    Rewind

    • 3 (KP)

    • 2 (KP)

    • 5 (KP)

    • 1 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. 1 (KP)
    Explanation
    The given sequence of numbers is in descending order, with each number followed by "(KP)". The abbreviation "KP" could stand for "key point" or "key position". The correct answer is 1 (KP) because it is the last number in the sequence.

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  • 45. 

    Suspend a group

    • Shift&command&G

    • Command&G

    • Shift&control&S

    • Shift&option&L

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift&command&G
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "shift&command&G". This combination of keys suspends a group.

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  • 46. 

    Count on/off

    • 4 (KP)

    • 8 (KP)

    • 7 (KP)

    • 2 (KP)

    Correct Answer
    A. 8 (KP)
    Explanation
    The given sequence of numbers represents a count on/off pattern. Each number indicates whether something is on or off. In this case, the "KP" could stand for "keypad". The numbers 4, 8, 7, and 2 represent the keypad being turned on and off in a specific order. The correct answer is 8 (KP) because it is the last number in the sequence, indicating that the keypad is turned off.

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  • 47. 

    Tab to previous transient to the left

    • Command&option&tab

    • Option&tab

    • Shift&tab

    • Option&shift&tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Option&tab
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "option&tab" because pressing the "option" key and the "tab" key together allows you to cycle through open applications on a Mac computer. This keyboard shortcut is used to switch between different windows or tabs within an application, moving from left to right.

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  • 48. 

    Loop playback toggle

    • Command&shift&L or 5 (KP)

    • Command&control&L

    • Command&control&U

    • Command&L

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&shift&L or 5 (KP)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command&shift&L or 5 (KP). This key combination or shortcut is used to toggle loop playback. It allows the user to start and stop the playback of a specific section or loop of audio or video content. By pressing command&shift&L or 5 (KP), the user can easily repeat a specific section without having to manually rewind or restart the playback.

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  • 49. 

    Add/Remove rows

    • Command&shift&up/down arrows or command&+/-

    • Command&option&up/down arrows

    • Command&up/down arrows

    • Command&shift&left/right arrows

    Correct Answer
    A. Command&shift&up/down arrows or command&+/-
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command&shift&up/down arrows or command&+/-. These keyboard shortcuts are used to add or remove rows in a document or spreadsheet. By pressing command&shift&up/down arrows, you can select multiple rows and then delete them using the delete key. Alternatively, you can use command&+/- to add or remove rows one at a time.

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