What does the scratch disk store?

• A. Ancillary/cache files Resolve creates
• B. Source media files
• C. Project Library database
• D. Exported renders

Answer: (A)

Scratch disk stores temporary working data Resolve creates to speed up editing and playback. It holds cache files such as render cache, optimized media, and other transient data generated during your session. Keeping these files on a dedicated scratch disk helps keep your source media drive uncluttered and improves performance when playing back timelines with effects, color grades, or heavy processing.

Source media files are the original clips you imported; Resolve references them from their location but doesn’t place them on the scratch disk.

The Project Library database is a separate database that tracks your projects, stored in the location you configure for Resolve’s databases.

Exported renders are saved wherever you choose during the render step, not on the scratch disk.