Quiz

Welcome to your FXA Ch16- Automation

Before moving on, complete the quiz below to test your understanding of Automation.

This assessment is designed to reinforce what you’ve learned and ensure you’re ready to progress.

👉 Take your time and answer carefully.
👉 A passing score of 70% is required to move forward.

What is plugin automation?

Changing plugin settings over time (like EQ or reverb levels)

Recording audio

Turning plugins off

Exporting tracks

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What is pan automation used for?

Moving sounds left and right over time

Adding compression

Changing pitch

Increasing bass

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What is volume automation used for?

Recording audio

Changing pitch

Adjusting levels throughout a song for consistency and emphasis

Adding effects

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What is the main benefit of automation?

It adds movement, emotion, and precision to a mix

It replaces EQ

It removes noise

It increases tempoIt increases tempo

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What is automation in audio production?

Increasing volume only

Recording audio

Automatically changing parameters over time in a session

Exporting files

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What can automation control?

Only tempo

Only pitch

Only volume

Volume, panning, and plugin parameters over time

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What happens if automation is overused?

Better clarity

Higher volume

The mix can become overly complex and unnatural

Faster workflow

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Why is automation important in mixing?

It removes noise

It increases tempo

It allows dynamic changes and movement in a track

It replaces plugins

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What is a breakpoint in automation?

A plugin setting

A track

A point where a parameter change occurs on the automation line

A recording error

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When should automation typically be used?

Before recording

Only when exporting

Only during mastering

After basic levels and mix balance are set

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