Avid Media Composer Software Quiz

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Are you looking be gain mastery over Avid Media Software? If yes, take this "Avid Media Composer Software Quiz" to check your conceptual progress. The quiz contains various facts and knowledge-based questions that will help you enhance your skill in the Avid Media Software tool. The quiz includes a wide range of simple, moderate, and hard questions. Attempt this quiz to see where you stand. If you like the quiz, share it with your friends and family. All the best!

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1.

What is the maximum number of clips listed in the Clip Name menu?
- A.
  
  10
- B.
  
  20
- C.
  
  30
- D.
  
  40
2.

Why is the position indicator green in the image at the top of the next page?
- A.
  
  The Timeline is currently displaying the Source monitor clip
- B.
  
  The position indicator is playing a clip
- C.
  
  The position indicator is paused
- D.
  
  Because of user settings
3.

Which buttons are the Splice-in and Extract buttons?
- A.
  
  Up yellow arrow
- B.
  
  Horizontal red arrow
- C.
  
  Up red arrow
- D.
  
  Horizontal yellow arrow
4.

In which can you import media files?
- A.
  
  Composer, Source monitor
- B.
  
  Timeline
- C.
  
  Project window, Bins tab
- D.
  
  An open bin
5.

Where can you find the raster dimensions of the current project?
- A.
  
  File menu
- B.
  
  Console
- C.
  
  Project window
- D.
  
  Timeline
6.

What is AMA?
- A.
  
  Average Media Account
- B.
  
  Avid Media Access
- C.
  
  Access Media Aide
- D.
  
  Avid Media Aid
7.

How does AMA work with Media Composer?
- A.
  
  Plug-in architecture
- B.
  
  Separate application
- C.
  
  Embedded media metadata
- D.
  
  It doesn't work with Media Composer
8.

What is the difference between importing and linking through AMA?
- A.
  
  Importing coverts files to MFX; AMA linking leaves files on a media drive in original format
- B.
  
  AMA linking converts to MXF; importing leaves files on a media drive in original format
- C.
  
  Exporting covert files to MFX; AMA linking leaves files on a media drive in original format
- D.
  
  MXF linking converts to AMA; exporting leaves files on a media drive in original format
9.

If a bin from another project is opened in your current project, where will you find the bin in the Project window?
- A.
  
  Bins pane, Open bins
- B.
  
  Bins pane, Trash
- C.
  
  Bins pane, any open bin
- D.
  
  Bins pane, Other bins
10.

What is the Media Composer feature used to copy media from the project to a specified location?
- A.
  
  Consolidate
- B.
  
  Comediate
- C.
  
  Copy
- D.
  
  Convert and Copy
11.

How do you create a sub clip?
- A.
  
  Press Alt+S (Windows) or Option+S (Mac)
- B.
  
  Ctrl-click the source monitor and choose Make subclip
- C.
  
  Drag the clip icon from the Source monitor to a bin
- D.
  
  Choose File> Make subclip
12.

If a clip is loaded in the Source monitor, how can you quickly open the bin that contains the master clip?
- A.
  
  Double-click the clip icon in the source monitor
- B.
  
  Open the Bin Settings dialog box
- C.
  
  Click the Find Bin button
- D.
  
  Click the Master Clip Bin button
13.

What features are available in the Find window?
- A.
  
  Find text in a project bin
- B.
  
  Find text in project Timeline and monitors
- C.
  
  Find clips based on spoken words
- D.
  
  Select all clips in a results list and move them to an open bin
14.

In which dialog box can you add columns to a bin?
- A.
  
  Find dialog box
- B.
  
  Choose Column dialog box
- C.
  
  Custom preset dialog box
- D.
  
  Storyboard dialog box
15.

What order does Media Composer use when selecting a group of clips in Frame view and drag them to the Timeline?
- A.
  
  Lowest to highest, left to right
- B.
  
  Highest to lowest, right to left
- C.
  
  Left to right, highest to lowest
- D.
  
  Random order based on duration
16.

What type of edit is most similar to top and tail trimming?
- A.
  
  Extract
- B.
  
  Lift
- C.
  
  Splice-In
- D.
  
  Overwrite
17.

Which two Trim mode buttons are in the Smart Tool palette?
- A.
  
  Lift Trim and Overwrite Trim
- B.
  
  Extract Trim and Ripple Trim
- C.
  
  Overwrite Trim and Ripple Trim
- D.
  
  Top Trim and Tail Trim
18.

Which side of the transition point is the B-side?
- A.
  
  Left
- B.
  
  Right
- C.
  
  Center
- D.
  
  Left and right
19.

Assume Media Composer is in Edit mode and the Timeline window is active. You press U. What happens?
- A.
  
  Media Composer switches to Trim mode
- B.
  
  The transition point nearest to the position indicator is selected
- C.
  
  The Composer window shows the A-side and B-side of the selected transition
- D.
  
  The outgoing and incoming clips on either side of the active transition points are selected
20.

What determines the duration of the play loop in Trim mode?
- A.
  
  Preroll and postroll
- B.
  
  Trim counters
- C.
  
  Smart tool
- D.
  
  The play loop is a set duration that cannot be changed
21.

What are the keyboard shortcuts to change which side of a transition point is selected?
- A.
  
  J K L
- B.
  
  I O
- C.
  
  M , . /
- D.
  
  P [ ]
22.

If you are using J-K-L to trim on-the-fly, when does the trim occur?
- A.
  
  When you release J or L
- B.
  
  When you release the K
- C.
  
  When you release J, K, or L
- D.
  
  When you press the space bar
23.

What type of trim moves an entire segment between its neighboring segments but doesn't change the moving segment's footage or duration?
- A.
  
  Overwrite
- B.
  
  Ripple
- C.
  
  Slip
- D.
  
  Slide
24.

What type of trim creates split edits on the video track without changing the transition points on the audio tracks?
- A.
  
  Dual-roller overwrite
- B.
  
  Single-roller Overwrite
- C.
  
  Ripple
- D.
  
  Slide
25.

Which windows are showing by default in the Source/Record Editing workspace?
- A.
  
  Composer window
- B.
  
  Timeline window
- C.
  
  Project window
- D.
  
  Media window