Arranging digital media files into a sequence on a computer with editing software describes which editing approach?

• A. Linear editing
• B. Nonlinear editing
• C. Analog editing
• D. Offline editing

Answer: (B)

Nonlinear editing is the process that fits arranging digital media on a computer with editing software. It uses random access to all media, letting you place clips on a timeline, move them around, cut and trim, and preview changes instantly without altering the original files. This flexible, non-destructive approach lets you rearrange the sequence in many different ways without re-recording anything.

Linear editing, by contrast, works in a fixed sequence on tape, which makes changes cumbersome. Analog editing involves physically cutting and splicing tape. Offline editing refers to creating a rough cut or lower-resolution version for planning, not the method of arranging media itself.