Final Cut Pro Certification Practice Test

Which tool is used to reposition storyline clips relative to time?

1. Selection Tool

2. Trim Tool

3. Position Tool

4. Blade Tool

The correct answer is: Position Tool

The Position Tool is specifically designed to move clips within the timeline of Final Cut Pro, allowing for easy repositioning of storyline clips relative to time without altering their duration or creating new cuts. This tool enables editors to efficiently manage the timing of clips, ensuring that they can arrange their sequences in a way that best suits their narrative or editorial needs. In comparison, the Selection Tool is primarily for selecting clips, and while it can allow for some basic rearrangement, it does not offer the same level of precision for time repositioning. The Trim Tool is used to adjust the length of clips by trimming their in and out points, which is a different function altogether. The Blade Tool is mainly for cutting clips into separate segments, which does not directly involve repositioning clips along the timeline. The Position Tool thus stands out as the most appropriate choice for the specific task of repositioning clips temporally in your project.