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    What is the shortcut for switching between your mix and edit windows?

    • Command+=
    • Command+s
    • Control+=
    • Option+=
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  • 2. 

    What is the shortcut for saving your session?

    • Control+s

    • Command+s

    • Command+shift+s

    • Shift+s

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+s
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+s. This is the shortcut for saving your session.

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  • 3. 

    What is the shortcut for opening a session?

    • Control+o

    • Command+f

    • Command+o

    • Find it on the god damn file menu!

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+o
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+o. This shortcut is commonly used to open a session or a file in various software applications, including web browsers, text editors, and image editing programs. By pressing command+o, the user can quickly access the "Open" function and select the desired file or session to open.

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  • 4. 

    After opening protools, what is the shortcut for making a new session?

    • Command+n

    • Control+n

    • Shift+command+n

    • Command+shift+n

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+n
    Explanation
    The shortcut for making a new session in Protools is command+n. This combination of keys allows users to quickly create a new session without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse. By pressing command+n, users can efficiently start a new project in Protools and begin their work without any delays.

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  • 5. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to grid mode?

    • F7

    • F4

    • F9

    • F3

    Correct Answer
    A. F4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is f4. Pressing the f4 key is the shortcut for switching to grid mode.

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  • 6. 

    When in you mix view window, what is the shortcut for selecting a group of tracks?

    • Shift+click

    • Command+click

    • Control+click

    • Command+shift+click

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift+click
    Explanation
    The shortcut for selecting a group of tracks in the mix view window is shift+click. This means that by holding down the shift key on the keyboard and clicking on a track, you can select multiple tracks at once. This is a useful feature when you want to perform actions or make adjustments to multiple tracks simultaneously, saving time and effort.

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  • 7. 

    What is the shortcut for entering a memory location?

    • Enter(numeric)

    • Shift

    • Space bar

    • +(numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. Enter(numeric)
    Explanation
    The shortcut for entering a memory location is "enter(numeric)". This means that you can directly enter the numeric value of the memory location without any additional steps or keystrokes. This shortcut allows for quick and efficient input of memory locations, saving time and effort.

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  • 8. 

    What combinations of shortcuts selects the smart tool?

    • (f6,f7)(f7,f8)(f9,f10)

    • Command+6+7

    • I dont care

    • Command+s+command+t

    Correct Answer
    A. (f6,f7)(f7,f8)(f9,f10)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is (f6,f7)(f7,f8)(f9,f10). This combination of shortcuts selects the smart tool in the software.

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  • 9. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to slip mode?

    • F6

    • F5

    • F2

    • F3

    Correct Answer
    A. F2
    Explanation
    The shortcut for switching to slip mode is f2.

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  • 10. 

    What is the shortcut for closing the finder window on the mac desktop?

    • Control+c

    • Command+w

    • Command+n

    • Control+n

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+w
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+w. On a Mac desktop, the shortcut command+w is used to close the Finder window. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used to quickly close windows and is an efficient way to navigate and manage files on a Mac.

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  • 11. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to shuffle mode?

    • F1

    • F4

    • F5

    • F2

    Correct Answer
    A. F1
    Explanation
    The shortcut for switching to shuffle mode is f1.

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  • 12. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the zoom tool?

    • F9

    • F10

    • F3

    • F5

    Correct Answer
    A. F5
    Explanation
    The shortcut key "f5" is used to switch to the zoom tool. This shortcut allows users to quickly access the zoom tool without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse. By pressing "f5", users can easily zoom in or out on their current view, making it a convenient and efficient way to adjust the zoom level in various applications or software.

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  • 13. 

    What shortcut opens/closes the transport control?

    • Command+t

    • Command+1(numeric)

    • Command+1(qwerty)

    • Control+1(numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+1(numeric)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+1(numeric). This shortcut opens and closes the transport control. By pressing command+1(numeric), users can quickly access and toggle the transport control, allowing them to easily control and navigate audio playback in the application.

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  • 14. 

    What is the shortcut for duplicating a region?

    • Control+d

    • Command+d

    • Shift+command+d

    • There is no shortcut

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+d
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+d. This shortcut is commonly used in various software applications to duplicate a selected region or item. By pressing command+d, the user can quickly create a copy of the selected region without the need for manual copy and paste actions. This shortcut is especially useful when working with graphics, text, or any other elements that need to be duplicated efficiently.

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  • 15. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the Trimmer tool?

    • F7

    • F6

    • F3

    • F10

    Correct Answer
    A. F6
    Explanation
    The shortcut for switching to the Trimmer tool is f6.

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  • 16. 

    What is the shortcut for selecting unused regions in your regions list?

    • Command+shift+u

    • Command+shift+b

    • Up+control+b

    • Click on regions list>shift+u

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+shift+u
    Explanation
    The shortcut for selecting unused regions in your regions list is command+shift+u.

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  • 17. 

    When a new track, or set of tacks is created in the new track dialog box, what is the shortcut for selecting the track type?

    • Command+left/right

    • Control+left/right

    • Command+up/down

    • Control+up/down

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+up/down
    Explanation
    When creating a new track in the new track dialog box, the shortcut for selecting the track type is Command+up/down. This shortcut allows the user to quickly navigate through the available track types and select the desired one without using the mouse or trackpad.

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  • 18. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the Selector tool?

    • F9

    • F7

    • F6

    • F8

    Correct Answer
    A. F7
    Explanation
    The correct answer is f7. Pressing the f7 key on the keyboard will switch to the Selector tool.

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  • 19. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the grabber tool?

    • F8

    • F1

    • F9

    • F6

    Correct Answer
    A. F8
    Explanation
    The correct answer is f8. This shortcut key is used to switch to the grabber tool. The grabber tool is commonly used in software applications to move or drag objects on the screen. By pressing f8, users can quickly access this tool without having to navigate through menus or toolbar options.

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  • 20. 

    When a new track, or set of tacks is created in the new track dialog box, what is the shortcut for selecting wether or not the track is stereo or mono?

    • Command+left/right

    • Command+up/down

    • Control+left/right

    • Control+up/down

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+left/right
    Explanation
    The shortcut Command+left/right is used to select whether a track is stereo or mono in the new track dialog box. This shortcut allows the user to quickly toggle between the options, making it efficient for selecting the desired track type.

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  • 21. 

    When recording, what is the shortcut for discarding the take before stopping recording?

    • Control+period

    • Command+period

    • Period+command+period

    • Option+d

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+period
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Command+period. This keyboard shortcut is used to discard the take before stopping recording. By pressing Command+period, the user can quickly delete the current recording without saving it.

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  • 22. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to spot mode?

    • F3

    • F2

    • F5

    • F6

    Correct Answer
    A. F3
    Explanation
    Pressing the F3 key is the shortcut for switching to spot mode.

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  • 23. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the pencil tool?

    • F2

    • F9

    • F6

    • F10

    Correct Answer
    A. F10
    Explanation
    The correct answer for switching to the pencil tool is f10.

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  • 24. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to the Scrubber tool?

    • F10

    • F4

    • F9

    • F4

    Correct Answer
    A. F9
    Explanation
    The correct answer is f9. The question is asking for the shortcut to switch to the Scrubber tool. The Scrubber tool is commonly used in video editing software to easily navigate through the timeline by dragging the playhead. Pressing f9 on the keyboard will activate the Scrubber tool, allowing the user to quickly scrub through the video timeline.

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  • 25. 

    What is the shortcut for for keyboard commands focus on your groups list?

    • Option+command+1

    • Option+command+3

    • Option+command+2

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+command+3
    Explanation
    The shortcut option+command+3 is the correct answer because it focuses on your groups list. By pressing this combination of keys, you can quickly navigate and access your groups list without having to manually click on it. This shortcut helps to improve efficiency and speed in managing and organizing your groups.

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  • 26. 

    What is the shortcut for snapping to a memory location?

    • Period+number(numeric)

    • Control+number(numeric)

    • Period+number(numeric)+period

    • Period+number(qwerty)+period

    Correct Answer
    A. Period+number(numeric)+period
    Explanation
    The correct answer is period+number(numeric)+period. This shortcut allows users to quickly snap to a specific memory location by pressing the period key followed by a numeric key to indicate the desired location, and then pressing the period key again to confirm the selection. This shortcut is commonly used in applications or software that have a memory or timeline feature, allowing users to navigate and access specific points in the timeline efficiently.

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  • 27. 

    What number on the numeric keypad will engage/disengage count off?

    • 8

    • 5

    • 9

    • 3

    Correct Answer
    A. 8
    Explanation
    The number 8 on the numeric keypad is the correct answer because it is the key that engages or disengages the count off feature. This means that when the count off feature is activated, pressing the number 8 will start counting off, and pressing it again will stop the counting off process.

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  • 28. 

    What is the shortcut for for keyboard commands focus on your track view?

    • Option+command+1

    • Option+command+2

    • Option+command+3

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+command+1
    Explanation
    Pressing option+command+1 is the shortcut to focus on the track view in the keyboard commands. This shortcut allows users to quickly switch their focus to the track view, making it easier to navigate and work with the tracks in the application. By using this shortcut, users can streamline their workflow and access the track view without having to manually navigate through menus or options.

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  • 29. 

    After double clicking on a track name to name it, what is the shortcut that allows you to scroll through and name additional tracks without leaving the key board?

    • Tab

    • Command+t

    • Command+left/right

    • Command+down

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+left/right
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "command+left/right". This shortcut allows you to scroll through and name additional tracks without leaving the keyboard. By pressing the command key along with the left or right arrow key, you can quickly move to the previous or next track while naming them. This saves time and allows for a more efficient workflow when working with multiple tracks.

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  • 30. 

    What number on the numeric keypad will engage/disengage the click track during playback/recording?

    • 1

    • 6

    • 8

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    The number 7 on the numeric keypad is the correct answer because it is typically used as a shortcut key to engage or disengage the click track during playback or recording. This feature is commonly found in audio recording software or digital audio workstations, allowing musicians or producers to easily toggle the click track on or off while working on their projects.

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  • 31. 

    What is the shortcut for creating a click track?

    • There aint none shortcuts fer that

    • Shift+command+c (while in new track dialog box)

    • 7(numeric)

    • Shift+p

    Correct Answer
    A. There aint none shortcuts fer that
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that there is no shortcut available for creating a click track. This implies that the process of creating a click track does not have a specific shortcut key combination or command.

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  • 32. 

    What is the short cut for turning midi merge on/off?

    • 7(numeric)

    • 8(numeric)

    • 9(numeric)

    • 600,456 (numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. 9(numeric)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 9(numeric). This shortcut key is used to turn the MIDI merge function on or off. MIDI merge allows multiple MIDI signals to be combined or merged into a single stream, which can be useful when playing or recording MIDI data from multiple sources simultaneously. By pressing the 9 key on the numeric keypad, the MIDI merge function can be toggled on or off, depending on the current state.

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  • 33. 

    What is the shortcut for scrolling through types of tools?

    • Esc

    • ~

    • Tab

    Correct Answer
    A. Esc
    Explanation
    Pressing the "esc" key is the shortcut for scrolling through types of tools.

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  • 34. 

    What is the shortcut for for keyboard commands focus on your regions list?

    • Option+command+1

    • Option+command+2

    • Option+command+3

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+command+2
    Explanation
    The shortcut "option+command+2" is the correct answer for focusing on your regions list. This means that by pressing these keys simultaneously, you can quickly navigate or access the regions list on your keyboard.

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  • 35. 

    When on your mac desk top, what is the shortcut for opening the finder window?

    • Control+n

    • Shift+command+n

    • Command+n

    • Shift+command+o

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+n
    Explanation
    The shortcut for opening the finder window on a Mac desktop is command+n.

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  • 36. 

    What is the shortcut for selecting multiple track functions, such as solos, mutes, selecting tracks, and record enabling?

    • Command+click on function

    • Control+click on function

    • Option+click on function

    • Shift+command+click on function

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+click on function
    Explanation
    The correct answer is option+click on function. This shortcut allows the user to select multiple track functions, such as solos, mutes, selecting tracks, and record enabling, by simply clicking on the desired functions while holding down the option key.

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  • 37. 

    What is the shortcut for turning pre/post roll on/off?

    • Command+k

    • Option+k

    • Shift+command+k

    • Control+k

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+k
    Explanation
    The correct answer is command+k. This shortcut is used to turn pre/post roll on or off in a software or program. Pre/post roll refers to the ability to play or record audio or video before or after the designated start or end point. By using command+k, users can easily toggle this feature on or off, allowing for more precise editing and control over the playback or recording process.

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  • 38. 

    What is the shortcut for activating record enable on a selected track?

    • Shift+r

    • Command+r

    • Option+r

    • Shift+command+r

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift+r
    Explanation
    The shortcut for activating record enable on a selected track is shift+r.

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  • 39. 

    After creating a session in protools, what is the shortcut for creating a new track?

    • Shift+command+n

    • Command+shift+n

    • Control+shift+n

    • Option+n

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+shift+n
    Explanation
    The shortcut for creating a new track in ProTools after creating a session is command+shift+n.

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  • 40. 

    What is the short cut for opening the  event operations window?

    • Option+3(numeric)

    • Command+0(numeric)

    • Control+3(numeric)

    • Option+0(numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+3(numeric)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is option+3(numeric). This shortcut is used to open the event operations window.

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  • 41. 

    What is the shortcut for input only monitoring?

    • Option+k

    • Control+k

    • Command+k

    • Scream at your computer till it lets you

    Correct Answer
    A. Control+k
    Explanation
    The correct answer is control+k. This shortcut is commonly used for input only monitoring. By pressing control+k, users can enable a mode where they can only monitor input without any output or response from the computer. This can be useful in situations where users want to focus solely on monitoring input without being distracted by any output or response.

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  • 42. 

    After double clicking on the track notes section, what is the shortcut for leaving notes on additional tracks without leaving the keyboard?

    • Control+left/right

    • Tab

    • Option+n

    • Control+n

    Correct Answer
    A. Tab
    Explanation
    After double clicking on the track notes section, pressing the "tab" key is the shortcut for leaving notes on additional tracks without leaving the keyboard.

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  • 43. 

    What is the short cut for opening the workspace browser?

    • Command+;

    • Comand+option+;

    • Option+;

    • Control+;

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+;
    Explanation
    The correct answer is option+;. This shortcut is used to open the workspace browser.

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  • 44. 

    After entering the shortcut for the new track dialog box, what is the shortcut for creating an additional track for creating different track types?

    • Command+n

    • Shift+command+n

    • Command+shift+n

    • Option+n

    Correct Answer
    A. Shift+command+n
    Explanation
    The shortcut for creating an additional track for creating different track types is shift+command+n.

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  • 45. 

    What is the shortcut for switching to your midi editor view?

    • Option+=

    • Option+m

    • Control+=

    • Option+e

    Correct Answer
    A. Control+=
    Explanation
    The correct answer is control+=. This shortcut allows you to quickly switch to your MIDI editor view. By pressing control and the plus (=) key simultaneously, you can easily access and work on your MIDI tracks without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse. This shortcut helps to streamline the workflow and improve efficiency when editing MIDI data in your digital audio workstation.

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  • 46. 

    When finished working on a session, what is the shortcut for closing your pro tools session?

    • Command+w

    • Up+command+w

    • Command+c

    • Command+shift+w

    Correct Answer
    A. Command+shift+w
    Explanation
    The correct shortcut for closing a Pro Tools session is "Command+Shift+W". This combination of keys allows the user to quickly close their session without having to navigate through menus or use the mouse. By pressing the up shift key, along with the command and w keys, the user can efficiently close their session and move on to other tasks.

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  • 47. 

    What is the short cut for opening the  event operations window for a selected region?

    • Option+3(numeric)

    • Control+3(numeric)

    • Option+0(numeric)

    • Command+5(numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. Option+0(numeric)
    Explanation
    The shortcut for opening the event operations window for a selected region is option+0 (numeric).

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  • 48. 

    What is the short cut for loop playback mode?

    • Command+4(numeric)

    • Sift+command+L

    • Command+shift+L

    • 4(numeric)

    Correct Answer
    A. Sift+command+L
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Shift+command+L. This shortcut is used to toggle the loop playback mode in various software applications. By pressing this combination of keys, the playback will continuously loop over a selected section or the entire track, allowing for easy and efficient editing or practicing of a specific part of the audio or video.

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