Logic Pro X Practice Exam

Question 1 of 31

1

Where is the inspector and what are it's uses?

Select one of the following:

In the File menu go to Inspector. Its contextual parameters adapt based on what is selected and what has focus.
To the right of the Tracks area. It provides a search field to get to loops and iTunes music.
To the left of the Tracks area. Its contextual parameters adapt based on what is selected and what has focus.
At the top of the window. It provides different tools to allow you to work in the Tracks area.

Explanation

Question 2 of 31

1

Check all that apply concerning the Tracks area:

Select one or more of the following:

It is in the center of the main window.
It contains Track headers to the left.
It contains an EQ fader.
It contains a ruler at the top.
It has a workspace where you edit regions.
It contains a bank of instruments.

Explanation

Question 3 of 31

1

The control bar is the row of buttons and displays at the top of your display. It contains transport buttons, information LCD displays, and mode buttons.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 4 of 31

1

The workspace is in the Tracks area below the ruler and contains track headers and the regions used in your project.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 5 of 31

1

When multiple panes are open, how do you make sure the desired pane reacts to key commands?

Select one of the following:

Make sure your key commands are set by adding them in the Key Commands Preferences.
By clicking on the pane so there is a blue outline to bring focus.
Close all panes to make sure you are in the correct pane where you want to work.
Command-F

Explanation

Question 6 of 31

1

What are ways to adjust a numerical value in Logic X?

Select one or more of the following:

Slide the pointer vertically.
Command-drag the value.
Double-Click and type the value in the field.

Explanation

Question 7 of 31

1

How do you copy a region? (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

File>Duplicate Region.
Option-Drag the region.
Select region, then Command C.
Use the Copy tool in the Tools menu.

Explanation

Question 8 of 31

1

A region can be resized by placing the pointer over one of the two lower corners so it changes to a Resize tool, and then drag horizontally.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 9 of 31

1

How do you loop a region? (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

L
Select the Loop checkbox in the Inspector.
Move the pointer to the upper right corner of the region and drag.

Explanation

Question 10 of 31

1

Effect plug-ins are added by clicking on the effects button in the Track Header

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 11 of 31

1

In the help tag, what are the units of the 4 numeric values used to determine the length and position of a region?

Select one of the following:

Bars, divisions, ticks, and beats
Minutes, Seconds, milliseconds, ticks.
Bars, beats, divisions, and ticks
Bars, beats, divisions, and frames.

Explanation

Question 12 of 31

1

How many ticks are in a 16th note?

Select one of the following:

100
240
220
280

Explanation

Question 13 of 31

1

What ways are there to mix down your project to a stereo audio file?

Select one or more of the following:

File > Bounce > Project or Section.
Option-Command-B
Command-B
File > Export > Project or Section.

Explanation

Question 14 of 31

1

The keyboard shortcut for the Mixer is M.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 15 of 31

1

The keyboard shortcut for the Loops Browser is O.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 16 of 31

1

What two fundamental settings affect the quality of a digital audio recording?

Select one of the following:

Sample Rate and EQ.
I/O Buffer Size and Recording Delay.
Sample Rate and Bit Depth.
Surround Format and Enabling 24-bit Recording.

Explanation

Question 17 of 31

1

The Audio Engineering Society sample rate recommendation for most applications is 44.1kHz.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 18 of 31

1

The more bits you use to encode a sample, the less accurate the encoding and the higher level of noise in the digital audio file.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 19 of 31

1

Where can you find the settings for Sample Rate and Bit Depth?

Select one of the following:

Both are found in the File > Project Settings > Audio.
Sample Rate is found under File > Project Settings > Audio, and the Bit Depth is found under Logic Pro X > Preferences > Audio, in the Devices tab.
Sample Rate is found under Logic Pro X > Preferences > General, in the Editing tab, and Bit Depth is found under File > Project Settings > Audio.
Both are found in Logic Pro X > Preferences > Advanced Tools.

Explanation

Question 20 of 31

1

What precaution must you take before record-enabling multiple tracks simultaneously?

Select one of the following:

Make sure cycle mode is on to make take folders.
Make sure the tracks are assigned different inputs.
Make sure the tracks are not muted.
All of the above.

Explanation

Question 21 of 31

1

Which picture represents a way to open a Take Folder.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 22 of 31

1

You don't have to position the playhead in cycle mode; recording automatically starts at the beginning of the cycle.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 23 of 31

1

When you stop recording, if the recent take is shorter than a bar, Logic automatically discards it.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 24 of 31

1

Where do you reassign a track's input?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 25 of 31

1

What are the recording file types?

Select one or more of the following:

AIFF
BWF or WAVE
mp3
m4a
CAF

Explanation

Question 26 of 31

1

What is the shortcut for the Browser Pane?

Select one of the following:

B
W
F
Command-B

Explanation

Question 27 of 31

1

Cycle mode takes precedence over a marquee selection in playback.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 28 of 31

1

Nondestructive audio editing changes the original audio file.

Select one of the following:

True
False

Explanation

Question 29 of 31

1

Where can you perform nondestructive audio editing?

Select one or more of the following:

Workspace
Audio Track Editor
Audio File Editor
Piano Roll

Explanation

Question 30 of 31

1

How do you comp takes?

Select one of the following:

Create a new track stack and record each take into a component of the stack. Use the scissors tool and fade tool to comp between edits.
Using the auto punch feature, set the auto punch region and re-record over an area.
Use the quick swipe comp tool to drag over desired sections. The take folder assembles a comp including all the highlighted sections.
Record each track, and then use the track folder feature to comp them all together. Use the marquee and fade tool to smooth out edits.

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Logic Pro X Practice Exam

Question 1 of 31

Where is the inspector and what are it's uses?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 2 of 31

Check all that apply concerning the Tracks area:

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 3 of 31

The control bar is the row of buttons and displays at the top of your display. It contains transport buttons, information LCD displays, and mode buttons.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 4 of 31

The workspace is in the Tracks area below the ruler and contains track headers and the regions used in your project.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 5 of 31

When multiple panes are open, how do you make sure the desired pane reacts to key commands?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 6 of 31

What are ways to adjust a numerical value in Logic X?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 7 of 31

How do you copy a region? (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 8 of 31

A region can be resized by placing the pointer over one of the two lower corners so it changes to a Resize tool, and then drag horizontally.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 9 of 31

How do you loop a region? (Check all that apply)

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 10 of 31

Effect plug-ins are added by clicking on the effects button in the Track Header

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 11 of 31

In the help tag, what are the units of the 4 numeric values used to determine the length and position of a region?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 31

How many ticks are in a 16th note?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 13 of 31

What ways are there to mix down your project to a stereo audio file?

Select one or more of the following:

Explanation

Question 14 of 31

The keyboard shortcut for the Mixer is M.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 15 of 31

The keyboard shortcut for the Loops Browser is O.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 16 of 31

What two fundamental settings affect the quality of a digital audio recording?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 17 of 31

The Audio Engineering Society sample rate recommendation for most applications is 44.1kHz.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 18 of 31

The more bits you use to encode a sample, the less accurate the encoding and the higher level of noise in the digital audio file.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 19 of 31

Where can you find the settings for Sample Rate and Bit Depth?

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 20 of 31

What precaution must you take before record-enabling multiple tracks simultaneously?