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AVIXA CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Exam Practice Test

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Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Questions and Answers

Question 1

A primary reason for attending construction meetings is to:

Options:

A.

Develop a relationship with the other people on the job

B.

Identify changes to the original design that will affect the AV installation

C.

Find out the project's completion date

D.

Submit invoices and other budget documentation

Question 2

How do you determine bolt depth?

Options:

A.

Insert a tool or screw driver into the mounting hole in the electronic device as a depth gauge.

B.

Drill a screw into the mounting hole and pull on it to see if it seems sturdy. If it doesn't move, it's safe to use.

C.

Insert different bolt types in the mounting hole until you find one that seems to turn easily in the hole.

D.

Thread a long bolt into the mounting hole and turn it until it becomes difficult to turn, and then mark the threads of a bolt.

Question 3

What is a decibel?

Options:

A.

the measure in miles of early telephone systems' power losses

B.

the power dissipated in an electric circuit

C.

a logarithmic scale used to describe ratios with a large range of values

D.

the smallest increment of sound easily heard by a normal listener

Question 4

During the handshake process, data from the EDID table is sent to:

Options:

A.

source devices

B.

sink devices

Question 5

____ transfers audio, video, power, and data signals all over one cable at 10Gbps in two directions.

Options:

A.

Thunderbolt

B.

DVI

C.

SDI

D.

HDMI

Question 6

Worldwide, most HD television channels broadcast in ____.

Options:

A.

1280x720

B.

1080i

C.

720p

D.

1080p

Question 7

Which is the preferred method for the correction of keystone distortion?

Options:

A.

Optical

B.

Electronic

C.

Digital

D.

Analog

Question 8

Each loudspeaker in a constant voltage system connects to the system _____.

Options:

A.

in series

B.

in parallel

C.

Directly

Question 9

The three components of an AV experience are _________.

Options:

A.

Space, Content, and Technology

B.

Space, Sound, and Visuals

C.

Sensation, Knowledge, and Remembrance

D.

Technology, Budget, and Desires

Question 10

The ANSI/AVIXA 2M-2010 Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design Coordination Processes lays out a procedure for determining the:

Options:

A.

functions and features that are required to support a given set of tasks

B.

project communication that needs to take place on a given project

C.

room types that are suitable for a given set of client needs

D.

verification tests that should be performed during a given project

Question 11

When applying electrical tape to a snout you should use _____ at the transitions to make the snout smooth and tapered.

Options:

A.

Extra wraps of tightly stretched electrical tape

B.

Cotton

C.

Extra cable lubricant

D.

Extra pull string

Question 12

Why is equipment grounded or wired to the earth?

Options:

A.

to comply with energy conservation regulations

B.

to limit human exposure to high-voltage electricity

C.

to direct excess voltage along the paths of least resistance

D.

to secure equipment in the event of a natural disaster

Question 13

When planning an electrical system, do not exceed ____ of the capacity of any circuit.

Options:

A.

80%

B.

95%

C.

75%

D.

65%

Question 14

If a digital signal is carried too far on a cable, the signal will become unreadable. This is called _____.

Options:

A.

The eye pattern effect

B.

The bit error rate

C.

The cliff effect

D.

The analog sunset

Question 15

A _____ creates mechanical connections of the cables or circuit, like an on/off light switch. It creates a visible "glitch" in the video program.

Options:

A.

Vertical Interval Switcher

B.

Distribution Amplifier

C.

Crash Switcher

D.

Matrix Switcher

Question 16

Which statement accurately describes what you should do when de-installing existing equipment?

Options:

A.

Dispose of equipment right away

B.

Remove the connecting cables

C.

Smash the hardware so that data cannot be stolen

D.

Call an electronic waste recycling contractor

Question 17

Which type of control system provides device operation by opening or closing an electrical current or voltage loop?

Options:

A.

IR control

B.

Contact closure

C.

RF control

D.

Serial control

Question 18

What is the measurement for frequency?

Options:

A.

DC

B.

Wavelength

C.

Hertz

D.

AC

Question 19

When pulling cable through ceilings without the use of conduit you should:

Options:

A.

Keep the cable off of the ceiling tile where the drop ceiling grid can generate noise

B.

Only let the cable and drop ceiling grid cross at 90 degree angles

C.

Run the cable directly on top of the ceiling grid

D.

Use non-drying cable lubricant to isolate cable from potential noise sources

Question 20

Where should you place the wireless microphone receiver antenna in a rack assembly?

Options:

A.

Line of sight to the transmitter

B.

Inside the transmitter room

C.

In the front of the rack

D.

At the rear of the rack

Question 21

Transmitters and receivers work by replacing a(n) _____ cable with a(n) ______ cable to forgo cable length limitations.

Options:

A.

RGBHV, HDMI

B.

CAT5e, CAT6

C.

HDMI, CAT-style

D.

CAT-style, HDMI

Question 22

OLEDs are _____ type devices.

Options:

A.

lenticular

B.

transmissive

C.

refractive

D.

Emissive

Question 23

What document is used to account for lost time due to other trades during a project?

Options:

A.

Punch list

B.

Daily Progress report

C.

RFI

D.

Submittals

Question 24

What kind of material might be used in some rear projection screen applications?

Options:

A.

diffused

B.

high-gloss

C.

reflective

D.

opaque

Question 25

The _____ of a surface varies inversely as the square of its distance from a light source.

Options:

A.

brightness

B.

Illumination

C.

size

D.

Dispersion

Question 26

_____ signals combine all five video signals on a single cable.

Options:

A.

Component

B.

RGBS

C.

Composite

D.

RGBHV

Question 27

Once an audio signal has left a microphone, what processor will it encounter first?

Options:

A.

The audio mixer

B.

Acoustic echo cancellation

C.

The power amplifier

D.

The preamplifier

Question 28

Who should evaluate all mounting plans and be consulted on difficult mounting situations?

Options:

A.

Design consultant

B.

Mechanical contractor

C.

AV project manager

D.

Structural engineer

Question 29

In the event of a change in the placement of air-conditioning ducts in a boardroom, which of the following documents should the AV integrator submit first?

Options:

A.

Punch/snag/problem list

B.

Change order (CO)

C.

Request for change (RFC)

D.

Request for information (RFI)

Question 30

Visual Acuity is __________.

Options:

A.

the visual angle of 1 minute of arc

B.

the ability to perceive and assimilate visual information

C.

an optotype

D.

20/20 vision

Question 31

If a display with mounting hardware weighs 150 lb (68kg), you should use mounting criteria that will handle ____.

Options:

A.

150 lb (68kg)

B.

500 lb (225kg)

C.

750 lb (340 kg)

D.

1500 lb (680.4 kg)

Question 32

What is the primary reason an AV installer should attend weekly construction meetings?

Options:

A.

Learn about safety requirements

B.

Establish relationships with allied trade teams

C.

Identify changes that will affect the AV installation

D.

Find out when the cafeteria is open

Question 33

____ is the number of times per second a display - a monitor, television, or projector - will draw the image sent to it.

Options:

A.

Interlaced scanning

B.

Frame rate

C.

Refresh rate

D.

Progressive scanning

Question 34

What do you typically fasten to the adjustable mounting support?

Options:

A.

The ceiling grid

B.

A manufactured ceiling plate or a pipe flange

C.

The projector, secured by its proper mounting bolts

D.

The ceiling clips

Question 35

Which of the following is an essential deliverable before sign-off?

Options:

A.

A punch/snag/problem list

B.

A clean site

C.

Referral solicitations

D.

Redundant cables

Question 36

Cameras installed _________ will capture the side of a participants head while they look at the display in front of them.

Options:

A.

Behind the presenter

B.

Too high up

C.

Too far to the left

D.

Too low down

Question 37

It is a best practice to choose a mount with a safety factor of at least _____.

Options:

A.

2

B.

4

C.

5

D.

8

Question 38

Why is color temperature awareness important in the AV industry?

Options:

A.

"Whiteness" is subjective with ever changing definitions.

B.

People expect exact "whiteness" when viewing a display.

C.

The AV industry strives to set the standard for "whiteness."

D.

AV equipment allows for adjusting the "whiteness" for optimal display.

Question 39

A ____ is an electrical problem that has two points of failure.

Options:

A.

Ground-fault current path

B.

Short

C.

Ground-fault

D.

Line-to-ground

Question 40

Single-mode fiber-optic cables can transmit AV signals up to a distance of before quality is compromised.

Options:

A.

300km (186.4mi)

B.

300m (984ft)

C.

10km (6.2 mi)

D.

200km (124mi)

Question 41

Which of the following are limitations of an IR control system? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

It does not provide feedback that commands have been executed.

B.

It requires direct line of sight to the device's control point.

C.

It may be subject to interference from ambient light.

D.

It always requires batteries.

Question 42

Which of the following are parts of an IP address for a networked device? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Subnet mask

B.

Bit rate

C.

Network identifier

D.

Host identifier

Question 43

The refractive index varies for different wavelengths of light, producing an effect called _____.

Options:

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

dispersion

D.

Absorption

Question 44

If existing components have to be reused in an AV system, what is a critical task that the installer must perform?

Options:

A.

Draw a schematic showing where the old equipment fits

B.

Call the manufacturer to extend the warranty

C.

Test the equipment to make sure it is operational

D.

Discard items that do not meet specifications

Question 45

The ____ prevents an electric front projection screen from rising too much.

Options:

A.

Down limit switch

B.

Full wrap switch

C.

Batten

D.

Up limit switch

Question 46

What is the industry best practice when troubleshooting? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Change only one thing at a time

B.

Change the faulty device right away

C.

Change the signal analyzer

D.

Change the signal generator

Question 47

If sound energy is absorbed by the materials in the space, it has _____.

Options:

A.

stopped existing

B.

disappeared

C.

been converted to heat

D.

Broken

Question 48

To avoid power and grounding issues, any audio cable longer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) should use _______.

Options:

A.

A balanced interface

B.

Common-mode rejection

C.

Common-mode rejection ratios

D.

A foil shield and drain wire

Question 49

A limitation of using the RTA method to adjust equalization is:

Options:

A.

that it cannot differentiate between the direct loudspeaker sound and the interference from combined direct and reflected energy

B.

that an RTA is not available as a smartphone app, as computer software, or as dedicated hardware

C.

that it cannot differentiate between high and low frequencies

D.

that it is not legal in some jurisdictions

Question 50

If you are installing a ceiling mount that requires a pipe, what should you do after you mount the pipe flange to the adjustable ceiling mount?

Options:

A.

Thread the pipe into the pipe flange and carefully cut the ceiling tile into two pieces. Then reinstall the pieces of ceiling tile into the ceiling grid leaving enough space for the pipe to protrude.

B.

Reinstall the ceiling tile and use a plumb bob to locate the spot on the ceiling tile directly below the center point of the pipe flange.

C.

Using the proper hardware, install the load bar to the cross members of the adjustable ceiling mount.

D.

Thread the pipe into the pipe flange and gently push the ceiling tile over the pipe, so that the pipe protrudes through the ceiling tile.

Question 51

Which document lists out the specific materials needed for an AV installation?

Options:

A.

Presubmittal documents

B.

As Built drawings

C.

Architectural drawings

D.

Bill of Materials

Question 52

The loudspeakers in a distributed system are located ____.

Options:

A.

on portable stands to the left and right of the presentation area

B.

in a central cluster directly above the presentation area

C.

at regularly spaced intervals throughout the listening area

D.

in a vertical array hung in a slight curve

Question 53

What assumptions should you make about an audio system when there is no audio output? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

The gain on the main audio amplifier may be wound down to zero.

B.

The mixing desk channel for the microphone is switched to line input mode.

C.

The user is a complete idiot and did not switch the microphone on.

D.

Make no assumptions at all and select a troubleshooting strategy.

Question 54

What is a power system that is solely used for computer and electronic systems called?

Options:

A.

Power distribution system

B.

Isolated ground system

C.

Supplemental ground system

D.

Individual branch circuit

Question 55

Ambient noise is defined as anything that _____.

Options:

A.

produces sound

B.

you can hear

C.

enhances the desired signal

D.

is other than the desired signal

Question 56

Why is proper weight distribution in a rack important?

Options:

A.

so the AV technicians do not strain themselves installing gear

B.

so the rack does not tip over

C.

so the left and right sides of the rack are an equal weight

D.

so the rack does not exceed 500 lbs. (227kg)

Question 57

An octave is _____.

Options:

A.

an eighth of amplitude

B.

an eighth of a frequency

C.

a doubling of frequency

D.

a doubling of amplitude

Question 58

The radio frequency between 30 and 300 MHz is referred to as _____.

Options:

A.

low frequency

B.

VHF

C.

UHF

D.

wireless frequency

Question 59

Which of the following must the as-built drawings show?

Options:

A.

The client's vision for the finished system

B.

Details of the system as finally installed

C.

Original system design specification

D.

Mechanical drawings

Question 60

The number of ___ in the primary and secondary sides of a transformer determines the impedance and/or voltage ratio.

Options:

A.

Unused tap wires

B.

Ohms

C.

Coils of wire

D.

Loudspeaker taps

Question 61

The lead cable in a snout should be the _____ cable in the bundle.

Options:

A.

Thinnest

B.

Shortest

C.

Weakest

D.

Strongest

Question 62

_____ discrete DMDs are used in larger DLP projectors to generate color.

Options:

A.

Four

B.

Three

C.

Two

D.

Five

Question 63

When removing existing cabling, the AV technician should:

Options:

A.

Start at the device and go to the rack

B.

Make a drawing of how the system is wired

C.

Identify and mark what is to be re-used

D.

Check to see if cable is salvageable

Question 64

Which set of drawings would you reference to locate the power outlet for a video display?

Options:

A.

Structural drawings

B.

Mechanical drawings

C.

Electrical drawings

D.

System drawings

Question 65

What is a best practice when selecting fasteners for mounting AV equipment?

Options:

A.

Use bolts with smooth heads.

B.

Use standards-rated bolts.

C.

Use bolts that are available near the job site.

D.

Use bolts that are extra-long.

Question 66

An RG59 coaxial SDI cable with an outer diameter of 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) is being installed in a conduit, along with four Cat 6A UTP data cables with an outer diameter of 8 millimeters (0.32 inches). If the allowable fill percentage for conduit with three or more cables in the region is 40 percent, what is the minimum inner diameter of the conduit?

Options:

A.

44 millimeters (1.75 inches)

B.

33 millimeters (1.28 inches)

C.

27 millimeters (1.06 inches)

D.

60 millimeters (2.38 inches)

Question 67

Who should attend the construction kick off meeting for a project?

Options:

A.

Owner representative, architect, general & electrical contractors, AV providers

B.

Owner's lead technician, head of maintenance, the lead research developer

C.

Manufacturer's representative, computer programmers, AV cabling crew

D.

Local building inspector, owner, general contractor, electrical contractor

Question 68

If there are _____ markings on the head of a bolt, it is a Grade 8 ASTM.

Options:

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Five

D.

Six

Question 69

Which of the following is an unambiguous, technical term?

Options:

A.

Quiet ground

B.

Individual branch circuit

C.

Dedicated ground

D.

Clean power

Question 70

If the audio digital signal processor you have to install is discontinued by the manufacturer, what should you do? (Select all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Install another similar model and record the model number on the project documentation

B.

Discuss the need for change with the AV designer and your project manager

C.

Redline the change on the appropriate project document, send it to your project manager for submission of a formal RFI or RFC, and wait for a CO

D.

Try to find the specific model through an online vendor

Question 71

Which sequence of numbers depicts part of a logarithmic scale?

Options:

A.

1, 2, 3, 5, 8

B.

1, 10, 100, 1000

C.

1, 2, 3, 4

D.

1, 13, 26, 49

Question 72

Transmission is defined as sound energy that is _____.

Options:

A.

reflected through a partition

B.

absorbed and reflected

C.

remaining in the space

D.

not reflected or absorbed

Question 73

Which device provides a direct physical connection between multiple nodes?

Options:

A.

Bridge

B.

Router

C.

Switch

D.

Gateway

Question 74

What is the function of cable shielding?

Options:

A.

It allows current and voltage to pass through a cable

B.

It insulates multiple conductors so live wires won't touch each other

C.

It protects a signal from electromagnetic interference

D.

It gives cable greater flexibility and protects it from breaking

Question 75

What is the point at which mains power enters a building?

Options:

A.

The feeder

B.

The main distribution board

C.

The electrical entrance

D.

The main line

Question 76

Besides a power switch, what else can modern amplifiers have?

Options:

A.

input sensitivity controls and digital signal processing

B.

line levelers and network monitoring

C.

distortion suppressors and input sensitivity controls

D.

voltage regulators and digital signal processing

Question 77

Which type of microphone exhibits more pickup at the rear than a supercardioid?

Options:

A.

cardioid

B.

hypercardioid

C.

tri-directional

D.

dynamic

Question 78

What is the total impedance (rounded) of 10 loudspeakers tapped at 7.5 watts each in a 70v distributed system?

Options:

A.

65 ohms

B.

125 ohms

C.

8 ohms

D.

138 ohms

Question 79

DISCAS addresses the following viewing categories:

Options:

A.

Passive Viewing

B.

Basic Decision Making

C.

Analytical Decision Making

D.

Full Motion Video

Question 80

As light increases, _____ kicks in and adjusts until it has closed to its maximum.

Options:

A.

Auto-shutter

B.

Auto gain

C.

Depth-of-field

D.

The auto-iris

Question 81

What is a circuit tracing kit, or "fox and hound," used for?

Options:

A.

Identifying each end of a cable in a bundle

B.

Identify the type of a specific cable

C.

Determining if a circuit uses AC or DC power

D.

Determining how long a cable run is

Question 82

What kind of facility might use a sound masking system?

Options:

A.

gymnasium

B.

library

C.

hospital

D.

shopping mall

Question 83

If the measured power in a circuit is 5W, and the current is 1.5 amps, what is the voltage?

Options:

A.

4 V

B.

0.3 V

C.

7.5 V

D.

3.3 V

Question 84

The conversion of energy from one form to another is called _________.

Options:

A.

Transduction

B.

Frequency

C.

Propagation

D.

Amplification

Question 85

When demonstrating the operation of a digital visual system with multiple connections for laptops, it is recommended to:

Options:

A.

Connect the laptops to confirm that they will properly display the resolution set by the EDID table

B.

Use a video test pattern generator to test all laptop connections

C.

Describe the different resolutions that the system is capable of displaying

D.

Utilize a real time generator to confirm that the system will output the proper resolution set by the EDID table

Question 86

Impedance ratings of _____ ohms are common.

Options:

A.

8, 16 and 32

B.

4, 8 and 16

C.

2, 4 and 8

D.

4, 6 and 8

Question 87

The permissible area for one cable in a conduit is limited to _____ percent of the conduit area.

Options:

A.

31

B.

53

C.

40

D.

73

Question 88

An architectural drawing was created using the SI scale of 1:200. You measure a distance of 13 millimeters on the drawing. What is the actual distance in millimeters?

Options:

A.

5,200mm (5.2m)

B.

260mm

C.

1,300mm (1.3m)

D.

2,600mm (2.6m)

Question 89

For an ethernet cable (UTP) to meet certification standards, the maximum length is

Options:

A.

98' or 30m

B.

328' or 100m

C.

492' or 150m

D.

984' or 300m

Question 90

What type of fiber termination has an insert and twist connection?

Options:

A.

Hermaphroditic

B.

BNC

C.

ST

D.

LC

Question 91

Which of the following are features of an audio signal generator? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Generates sine wave and other signals used for setting system levels

B.

Usually has both 1 kHz and 400Hz signal outputs

C.

With a properly calibrated signal, can determine signal bit rate

D.

Can be helpful in measuring distortion

Question 92

Heat dissipated by equipment in an AV rack is measured in:

Options:

A.

Degrees

B.

Coulombs

C.

BTU/H

D.

Watts

Question 93

What mechanism scans light across the screen in a laser projector?

Options:

A.

MMSE mirror

B.

MMES mirror

C.

SMME mirror

D.

MEMS mirror

Question 94

Before installation begins, it is most important to:

Options:

A.

Have a clear understanding of the scope of work

B.

Ensure all equipment is delivered

C.

Verify the power requirements

D.

Check the cable inventory

Question 95

When using black iron pipe, how can you prevent the mounting assembly from coming apart?

Options:

A.

Tape parts of the pipe together.

B.

Lock threaded junction points.

C.

Weld parts of the pipe together.

D.

Solder parts of the pipe together.

Question 96

Which one of these is an unsafe lift practice?

Options:

A.

Do not bend your knees and do the lifting with your back.

B.

Be sure to keep a firm footing and balance the weight between your feet

C.

Do not perform the lift alone; Always have a partner or helper.

D.

Perform the lift slowly; Do not make sudden movements or rotate during the lift

Question 97

The back light _____.

Options:

A.

fills in dark spots which are created

B.

shines on the subject's shoulders and hair

C.

is the brightest light on the subject

D.

lights the background

Question 98

Where should you bundle a permanently attached power cord in a rack?

Options:

A.

With microphone cables

B.

Separately from all other cords and cables

C.

In the center of a bundle of mixed cables

D.

With other power cords

Question 99

Which of the following is an advantage for using an HDMI cable?

Options:

A.

HDMI comes in both wireless and wired solutions

B.

HDMI cables can carry many kinds of signals at once

C.

HDMI cables do not have length limitations

D.

HDMI cables are highly customizable; you can choose their length and field terminate them

Question 100

When powering a system on, which device from the following list should you turn on last?

Options:

A.

Pre-amplifiers

B.

Wireless mic receivers

C.

Blu-ray players

D.

Power amplifiers

Question 101

A scope statement should include:

Options:

A.

Only the items within the project scope

B.

Only the items within the deliverable scope

C.

All the tasks that have to be performed

D.

Both in-scope and out-of-scope items

Question 102

Typically, what type of connector finishes the shielded twisted pair cable?

Options:

A.

USB

B.

XLR

C.

RJ-45

D.

TRS

Question 103

A rack elevation diagram depicts:

Options:

A.

The signal flow of a system.

B.

Where on a wall the rack should be mounted.

C.

The location of equipment within a rack.

D.

Cable and connecter termination procedures.

Question 104

What are the methods used to cool an AV equipment rack? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Pressurization

B.

Decompression

C.

Refrigeration

D.

Evacuation

Question 105

When drilling is necessary, what is the purpose of pilot holes?

Options:

A.

To assess the strength of the mounting material

B.

To give the screws direction

C.

To check for electrical wiring

D.

To wear out the smaller drill bits before the larger ones

Question 106

Most transformers have multiple wires on the primary side that allow you to adjust the ____ each loudspeaker.

Options:

A.

Placement of

B.

Impedance of

C.

Wiring scheme for

D.

Voltage level to

Question 107

The optical path can practically be folded up to _____ .

Options:

A.

one time

B.

two times

C.

three times

D.

five times

Question 108

Which of the following are transducers?

Options:

A.

Expanders

B.

Filters

C.

Gates

D.

Loudspeakers

Question 109

What are the two types of light meters?

Options:

A.

directed and measured

B.

incident and reflected

C.

reading and walking

D.

projected and monitored

Question 110

To find the aspect ratio of a screen, you must _____.

Options:

A.

divide the screen width by the screen length

B.

multiply the aspect ratio by the screen height

C.

substitute the width or height in the formula

D.

divide the screen width by the screen height

Question 111

How much pulling tension would a 24 AWG microphone cable with a 24 AWG signal cable shield drain wire be able to sustain?

Options:

A.

8.2 kilograms (18 pounds)

B.

5.4 kilograms (12 pounds)

C.

10.9 kilograms (24 pounds)

D.

7.2 kilograms (16 pounds)

Question 112

An element is __________.

Options:

A.

a group of pixels conveying an item of information

B.

20 pixels

C.

the height of a capital T

D.

the size of the display

Question 113

Hot spotting increases as _____ increases.

Options:

A.

ambient light

B.

the projection cone

C.

surface area

D.

gain

Question 114

Which symbol helps an AV professional find their way around a construction site?

Options:

A.

Section Cut Flags

B.

Match Lines

C.

Column Lines

D.

Elevation Flags

Question 115

A rack unit is equivalent to approximately ____.

Options:

A.

1.75in (44.5mm)

B.

2.25in (57mm)

C.

2in (51mm)

D.

1.5in (38mm)

Question 116

When should you run electrical and signal cables to a flat panel display?

Options:

A.

Before you've found all of the studs behind the mounting wall

B.

After you've made final adjustments to the display based on the viewing environment

C.

Once you've placed it upon a flat, clean, shipping blanket

D.

After it's been mounted to the wall

Question 117

_____ draws all the odd lines of a video signal from top to bottom, then all the even lines in the same order.

Options:

A.

The frame rate

B.

Interlaced scanning

C.

1080p

D.

Progressive scanning

Question 118

Sound energy can reflect in either _____ fashion.

Options:

A.

backward or split

B.

direct or scattered

C.

reversed or diffused

D.

specular or broken

Question 119

Which of the following is a compiled program?

Options:

A.

Machine code

B.

DVD titles

C.

RAW codec

D.

Control script

Question 120

A technician is servicing a projector with a problematic RGBHV input. The image has a magenta hue. What is the cause for the magenta hue?

Options:

A.

Loss of horizontal sync

B.

Loss of vertical sync

C.

Lamp is reaching end of life

D.

Loss of green signal

Question 121

When incoming light waves are reflected in multiple angles, this is called _____.

Options:

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

absorption

D.

scattering

Question 122

Which of the following are associated with sound pressure levels? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Is typically measured in decibels (dB SPL)

B.

Is the ultimate method for quantifying background noise levels

C.

Eliminates distortion in speech reinforcement

D.

Can most accurately be measured with a Class 1 precision SPL meter

Question 123

What can cause a mounting malfunction? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Exceeding the load limit

B.

Improperly placing bolts

C.

Installing a mount directly to a ceiling tile

D.

Connecting a mount to blocking

Question 124

Which of the following is allowed by a parametric equalizer?

Options:

A.

a visual representation of the frequency adjustments

B.

center frequency and bandwidth adjustment

C.

numerous adjustment points

D.

compatibility with audio mixers or DSP units

Question 125

Which of the following are HDCP authentication steps? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Locality check

B.

Key exchange

C.

Audio and video sync check

D.

Session exchange

Question 126

Refraction can be described as the:

Options:

A.

focusing of light rays

B.

bending of light rays

C.

breaking and separation of light rays

D.

reflection of light rays

Question 127

What is industry best practice for ensuring that all equipment has been delivered to the site for an AV event?

Options:

A.

Selected equipment is matched to the shipping manifest

B.

One person should be in charge of everything

C.

All delivery personnel should be assigned a color coded area

D.

All equipment should be weighed

Question 128

The simultaneous use of multiple wireless microphone systems requires _________.

Options:

A.

Multiple receivers all tuned to the same frequency

B.

Frequency coordination

C.

Using lavalier microphones

D.

Using infrared wireless microphones

Question 129

Which set of drawings should you reference to view the ductwork that goes through the building?

Options:

A.

Architectural drawings

B.

Mechanical drawings

C.

System drawings

D.

Electrical drawings

Question 130

If an intended viewer needs to distinguish the finest details displayed, the designer/assessor should use the __________ Viewing Category.

Options:

A.

Basic Decision Making (BDM)

B.

Analytical Decision Making (ADM)

C.

Passive Viewing

D.

Full Motion Video

Question 131

There is a conflict between the wall plate height specified in AV documents and the height the electrical contractor is saying must be used on site. Which of the following forms would be used by the integrator to seek clarification of the correct mounting height of wall plates?

Options:

A.

Construction Change Directive (CCD)

B.

Request for Information (RFI)

C.

Request for Change (RFC)

D.

Change Order (CO)

Question 132

After adjusting system equalization using the best tools available, you should: (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

balance amp and EQ levels by ear for best tonality

B.

check the system by listening to familiar audio content

C.

check the system for distortion by listening at the highest expected volume

D.

change equalization off-axis to fix coverage problems

Question 133

What does 1000Base-T refer to?

Options:

A.

Ethernet speed of 1Gbps

B.

IP speed of 1Gbps

C.

Ethernet speed of 100Mbps

D.

IP speed of 100Mbps

Question 134

Individual pieces of rack mounted equipment are separated by signal type because:

Options:

A.

Logical groupings of equipment are easier for the user.

B.

Signals flow down, not up.

C.

This helps protect the signals against induced noise.

D.

Audio equipment is heaviest and should be at the bottom of the rack.

Question 135

What is the total impedance in a loudspeaker circuit wired in parallel with the following specifications: Ten, 4 watt loudspeakers, one individual loudspeaker has a measured impedance of 1380 ohms using a 1 kHz tone.

Options:

A.

70.7 ohms

B.

125 ohms

C.

8 ohms

D.

138 ohms

Question 136

Which diagram is used for positioning mounted equipment within a rack?

Options:

A.

A rack building diagram

B.

A rack elevation diagram

C.

A rack mounting diagram

D.

A rack system diagram

Question 137

Which of the following stage lighting instruments is used as a spotlight?

Options:

A.

Pan and tilt lighting

B.

PAR64

C.

ELS or Ellipsoidal Reflective Spotlight

D.

Parabolic Aluminized Reflector Light

Question 138

The published design weight of a speaker array with mounting hardware totals 96 kilograms (212 pounds). What minimum weight should the substructure and mounting assembly be able to support?

Options:

A.

227 kilograms (500 pounds)

B.

962 kilograms (2,120 pounds)

C.

480 kilograms (1,060 pounds)

D.

192 kilograms (424 pounds)

Question 139

What device is used to verify the signal integrity throughout a video system?

Options:

A.

Oscilloscope

B.

Multimeter

C.

Signal generator

D.

Spectrum analyzer

Question 140

What should you be aware of when installing an electric front-projection screen? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Keep it horizontal when stored or transported.

B.

Some motorized screens have a motor inside the housing.

C.

In a return-air plenum ceiling, local codes apply.

D.

Use the manufacturer's specification for setting physical switches.

Question 141

On which type of cable should you avoid using cable lubricants?

Options:

A.

CAT5e cable

B.

Shielded cable

C.

Fiber optic cable

D.

Coaxial cable

Question 142

_____ are the result of a(n) _____ reflection.

Options:

A.

Echoes, early

B.

Wavelengths, diffuse

C.

Diffusions, small

D.

Echoes, late

Question 143

What are key considerations when determining projector placement? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Throw distance

B.

Type of lens

C.

Offset value

D.

Standard deviation

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