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PT101 - Lesson 10d Backing Up

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What is the maximum value you can set for the frequency of creating backup files in Pro Tools?

60 minutes (correct)
45 minutes
30 minutes
75 minutes

What is the significance of choosing lower values for the frequency of creating backup files in Pro Tools?

It will result in less lost work in case of a system crash (correct)
More frequent backups will be performed
It will reduce the need for archiving
Fewer backup files will be created

What is the '3, 2, 1' rule related to archiving?

3 different backups, 2 different formats, and 1 off-site backup (correct)
3 hours of daily archiving, using 2 formats, 1 backup location
Archive every 3 days, save in 2 different locations, and store 1 copy offline
Archiving only 3 sessions, using 2 different software, and saving 1 project in the cloud

What is the purpose of 'Save Copy In' in Pro Tools?

To collect all media used by a session into one location (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to do once a session backup file is opened in Pro Tools?

Save the file with a different name (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of enabling the 'Enable Session File Auto Backup' feature in Pro Tools?

To allow automatic backup of session files (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the 'Auto Backup' preferences in Pro Tools?

Operation tab under Preferences (A) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the 'Enable Session File Auto Backup' box is unchecked in Pro Tools?

Session files will not be automatically backed up (C) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the 'Keep [#] most recent session backups' option play in Pro Tools?

Determines the number of backup files retained by Pro Tools (D) Signup and view all the answers

How does enabling the 'Auto Backup' feature help in preventing work loss in Pro Tools?

By creating multiple backup copies of session files (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of choosing a higher value in the 'Keep [#] most recent session backups' field in Pro Tools?

More backup files will be kept for restoring purposes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using File > Save Copy In in Pro Tools?

To create a separate copy of the session in a different location or format (C) Signup and view all the answers

When saving a session using File > Save Copy In, what can be selected in the Items To Copy section?

Elements to include in the copy (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when you click the OK button in the Save Copy In dialog box?

A file browser window opens to choose a location for the copy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which is a common use of File > Save Copy In according to the text?

Archiving sessions with different sample rates and bit depths (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes File > Save Copy In from File > Save or File > Save As in Pro Tools?

File > Save Copy In keeps you in the original session while creating a copy elsewhere (D) Signup and view all the answers

How can File > Save Copy In be used for creating backups according to the text?

By creating 'snapshot' backups without leaving the session (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which action initiates the copying process after selecting options in File > Save Copy In?

Clicking Save (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Alternate Uses for Saved Copies' mentions using File > Save Copy In for what purpose?

Creating cloud-based projects from local sessions (B) Signup and view all the answers

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