Which operation is a drag-and-drop edit?

• A. Ripple edit
• B. Drag-and-drop edit
• C. Slip edit
• D. Overwrite edit

Answer: (B)

A drag-and-drop edit is the basic insert action where you grab a clip and drop it onto the timeline, placing it at the point you release the mouse. This creates a cut at the drop location and shifts subsequent clips to make room for the new footage. It’s the simplest way to bring media into your timeline, without changing the duration of existing clips or altering the content within a clip.

In contrast, a ripple edit changes the length of a clip and automatically moves the following clips to accommodate the change. A slip edit lets you change which part of the source clip is shown in the timeline without altering its on-screen duration. An overwrite edit places the new clip over existing timeline footage, effectively replacing what was there.