Which of the following copies a media file while creating Avid native media?

The correct choice is "Import" because this option specifically refers to the process of copying a media file into Avid's native media format within the project. When a user selects an "Import" function, Avid takes the original file and creates a copy of it, ensuring that the media is now stored in the Avid MediaFiles folder in a format that is optimized for editing within the Avid environment. This process makes sure the media can be easily accessed and manipulated within the Avid system, maintaining the necessary file structure for efficient editing workflows.

Linking, on the other hand, does not create a copy; it merely references the original media file, keeping it in its original location. Capture is also distinct from import in that it refers primarily to ingesting footage from a live source, such as a camera or tape, and not necessarily from standalone media files already present on a drive. Subclip creation is a way to isolate a portion of a clip for easier management in the timeline, but it does not involve copying files into Avid native media.