Final Cut Pro Certification Practice Test

What does clicking the checkbox next to an effect do?

1. Enables or disables the effect

2. Applies the effect again

3. Deletes the effect automatically

4. Creates a duplicate of the effect

The correct answer is: Enables or disables the effect

Clicking the checkbox next to an effect in Final Cut Pro enables or disables that effect for the selected clip. This allows you to easily toggle the effect on or off without permanently removing it from the clip. This feature is particularly useful during the editing process, as it lets you experiment with your edits in real-time, comparing the modified footage to the original without losing your adjustments. The other options do not accurately describe the function of the checkbox. Applying the effect again is not possible simply by clicking the checkbox; the checkbox only toggles the effect's visibility. There is also no automatic deletion involved with this action, as deleting an effect would typically require a different step in the interface. Lastly, the checkbox does not create a duplicate of the effect; it controls the application status rather than duplicating any parameters associated with it.