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CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Question and Answers

Question # 4

What is the first step in conducting a technical site survey?

A.

Reviewing drawings with the AV designer

B.

Recording model and serial numbers of all equipment

C.

Setting up your GPS with the site location

D.

Ordering the equipment from the warehouse

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Question # 5

Component video requires _____ cable(s) to carry the signal.

A.

1

B.

4

C.

3

D.

2

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Question # 6

Which of the following best describes an electret, when used in a microphone?

A.

a preconfigured capacitor

B.

a small battery

C.

prepolarized material

D.

a charged backplate

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Question # 7

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

A.

4 V

B.

0.3 V

C.

7.5 V

D.

3.3 V

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Question # 8

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

A.

Throw distance

B.

Type of lens

C.

Offset value

D.

Standard deviation

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Question # 9

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

A.

Vertical Interval Switcher

B.

Distribution Amplifier

C.

Crash Switcher

D.

Matrix Switcher

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Question # 10

Which of the following are transducers?

A.

Expanders

B.

Filters

C.

Gates

D.

Loudspeakers

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Question # 11

Dispersion causes waves of different colors to:

A.

converge

B.

spread apart

C.

bend

D.

speed up or slow down

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Question # 12

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

A.

31

B.

53

C.

40

D.

73

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Question # 13

What kind of facility might use a sound masking system?

A.

gymnasium

B.

library

C.

hospital

D.

shopping mall

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Question # 14

Project budget refers to which of the following?

A.

The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the project

B.

The total amount that the client has paid the AV company for the project

C.

The amount needed for purchasing the materials and supplies

D.

The actual cost of labor and materials used to complete the project

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Question # 15

What does an elevation flag on a plan drawing indicate?

A.

An interior view of a wall structure

B.

Related elevation drawings

C.

Detailed view of the elevator or lift

D.

Loudspeaker mounting details

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Question # 16

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

A.

Locality check

B.

Key exchange

C.

Audio and video sync check

D.

Session exchange

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Question # 17

Punch block termination works with _____.

A.

linear compression

B.

soldering

C.

crimping

D.

insulation displacement

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Question # 18

The total impedance of a circuit wired in series is represented by the formula _____.

A.

P = I * E

B.

ZT =1 / [(1 / Z1) + (1 / Z2) + (1 / Z3) ... + (1 / ZN)]

C.

ZT = Z1 + Z2 + Z3 ... + ZN

D.

ZT =1 / (Z1 + Z2 + Z3 ...+ ZN)

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Question # 19

When pulling a group of cables through conduit, it is advisable to:

A.

Tape them together

B.

Make a bulkhead

C.

Use the AV pulley system

D.

Utilize a sling

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Question # 20

When mounting a 75 lb projector with a 15 lbs mount, the substructure should be able to support a minimum of?

A.

180 lbs

B.

90 lbs

C.

450 lbs

D.

270 lbs

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Question # 21

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

A.

Auto-shutter

B.

Auto gain

C.

Depth-of-field

D.

The auto-iris

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Question # 22

During which phases of an AV project should performance verification be conducted? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

System design

B.

Pre-installation

C.

Completion

D.

System closeout

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Question # 23

Which of the following statements is a true safety practice for mounting loudspeakers?

A.

If you work with a structural engineer, follow their instructions completely

B.

Nails can dependably support overhead loads

C.

You may safely exceed the working load limit without compromising the safety of the installation

D.

Attach heavy loads to a wall or ceiling surface by yourself, without a partner

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Question # 24

Which of the following is the AV team likely to perform during new construction?

A.

Install the sprinkler system

B.

Run cables and install mounts

C.

Mount the drop ceiling

D.

Build the firewall

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Question # 25

Which of the following is true of an IP control system?

A.

It can be connected to equipment over the LAN.

B.

It works with all models of equipment.

C.

It is slower than serial control systems.

D.

It runs machine code only.

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Question # 26

Each loudspeaker in a constant voltage system has a _____ mounted to it.

A.

tap

B.

transductor

C.

transmitter

D.

transformer

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Question # 27

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

A.

Punch list

B.

Daily Progress report

C.

RFI

D.

Submittals

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Question # 28

What does a low pass filter do?

A.

removes the low frequency content of a signal

B.

amplifies the low frequency content of a signal

C.

passes the low frequency content of a signal

D.

mutes the low frequency content of a signal

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Question # 29

What does a gain sharing automatic mixer do?

A.

turns microphone channels on or off automatically

B.

turns up used microphone channels and turns down unused microphone channels

C.

adjusts a volume knob in a way pre-programmed by the operator

D.

adjusts the volume of a loudspeaker depending on how loud or quiet the person is

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Question # 30

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

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.

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Question # 31

The difference between the loudest and quietest levels of an audio signal is the:

A.

volume level

B.

stereo level

C.

dynamic range

D.

frequency range

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Question # 32

Impedance ratings of _____ ohms are common.

A.

8, 16 and 32

B.

4, 8 and 16

C.

2, 4 and 8

D.

4, 6 and 8

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Question # 33

When installing a wireless microphone receiver, what should you do with the antennas?

A.

Place them in the back of the rack

B.

Leave them inside the rack, even if the presenter holding the microphone is down the hall

C.

Place them in the front of the rack, behind the metal door

D.

Place them a foot (30.5cm) away from any metallic surface

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Question # 34

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

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

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Question # 35

A customer has recently added a second wireless microphone to an existing system. The customer now complains that the sound quality from both microphones has degraded. Of the following, which is the MOST LIKELY cause for the problem?

A.

The existing wireless microphone is too old to be used with the new wireless microphone.

B.

The new wireless microphone shares a similar frequency as the old wireless microphone.

C.

The new wireless microphone is from a different manufacturer

D.

The old wireless microphone battery is dying.

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Question # 36

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

A.

Hermaphroditic

B.

BNC

C.

ST

D.

LC

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Question # 37

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

A.

A balanced interface

B.

Common-mode rejection

C.

Common-mode rejection ratios

D.

A foil shield and drain wire

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Question # 38

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

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

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Question # 39

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

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

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Question # 40

Which of the following documents should an AV integrator submit in the event that a manufacturer has discontinued a projector model?

A.

Letter of transmittal

B.

Progress report (PR)

C.

Request for change (RFC)

D.

Construction change directive (CCD)

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Question # 41

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

A.

low frequency

B.

VHF

C.

UHF

D.

wireless frequency

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Question # 42

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

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

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Question # 43

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

A.

Oscilloscope

B.

Multimeter

C.

Signal generator

D.

Spectrum analyzer

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Question # 44

In the conduit capacity formula, the two symbols used are ___ diameter of the conduit and ____ diameter of the cable.

A.

Inner, outer

B.

Outer, inner

C.

Outer, outer

D.

Inner, inner

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Question # 45

Lower sensitivity microphones _____.

A.

create considerable distortion

B.

are not designed to meet specific applications

C.

handle higher sound pressure levels

D.

are always of lesser quality

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Question # 46

What does 1000Base-T refer to?

A.

Ethernet speed of 1Gbps

B.

IP speed of 1Gbps

C.

Ethernet speed of 100Mbps

D.

IP speed of 100Mbps

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Question # 47

What causes the majority of problems in electronic systems?

A.

The end user

B.

An impedance mismatch between devices

C.

Faulty connections

D.

Poorly written system documentation

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Question # 48

What should be done with empty cardboard equipment boxes?

A.

Returned to the manufacturer

B.

Stored in a closet

C.

Discarded in the dumpster/waste container

D.

Discarded where indicated by the client

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Question # 49

As a general rule, never bend cable in a radius of less than _____.

A.

6 inches (15 cm)

B.

2 inches (5 cm)

C.

3 inches (8 cm)

D.

4 inches (10 cm)

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Question # 50

Projector optics is defined as a _____.

A.

light source and a series of lamps that carry an image on a screen

B.

series of lenses that carry an image on a screen

C.

series of mirrors and lights that carry an image on a screen

D.

system of lamps and lenses that carry an image on a screen

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Question # 51

How can you secure cargo on a truck?

A.

Remove the load bars from the truck once the equipment has been packed

B.

Completely fill carts to minimize time spent loading and unloading

C.

Group heavy equipment near the back tires to protect the driver

D.

Use straps to prevent the load from shifting during transit

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Question # 52

_________ are used to limit the impact of extreme sound pressure spikes, such as a dropped microphone.

A.

Filters

B.

Compressors

C.

Expanders

D.

Limiters

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Question # 53

What best describes the method of transmission of a typical wireless microphone?

A.

audio frequency (AF)

B.

video frequency (VF)

C.

radio frequency (RF)

D.

shortwave (SW)

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Question # 54

Before installation begins, it is most important to:

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

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Question # 55

In a rear projection system, light rays which reflect off the backside of the screen and strike the mirror more than once create _____.

A.

ghosting

B.

a secondary reflection

C.

hum and buzz

D.

extra artifacts

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Question # 56

In a _____ loudspeaker circuit, you will connect a positive wire from an amplifier to another positive wire on each of the loudspeakers in the circuit.

A.

Parallel

B.

Series

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Question # 57

RGBS requires _____ cables to carry the signal.

A.

three

B.

two

C.

five

D.

Four

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Question # 58

The _____ microphone has a long and narrow polar pattern, and is often used in film and television.

A.

surface mount

B.

shotgun

C.

lavalier

D.

Gooseneck

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Question # 59

What does a 3-LED tester test for?

A.

Open ground-wiring error

B.

Fault terminations

C.

Neutral/ground shorts

D.

Neutral/ground swap

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Question # 60

An octave is _____.

A.

an eighth of amplitude

B.

an eighth of a frequency

C.

a doubling of frequency

D.

a doubling of amplitude

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Question # 61

Checking an electrical system for a _____ should only be performed with the aid of a qualified electrician.

A.

Hot/neutral swap

B.

Open ground-wiring error

C.

Hot/ground swap

D.

Neutral/ground swap

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Question # 62

How would a commissioning technician establish substantial completion/practical completion?

A.

Complete all preliminary tests, confirm systems installation and readiness for final test

B.

Generate a punch or defects list, getting architects to sign off on repairs

C.

Generate a list of all damaged equipment, setting up the DSP

D.

Complete a request for changes form, filing an RFQ

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Question # 63

A porous absorber slows down air molecules using _____.

A.

friction

B.

reflection

C.

absorption

D.

transmission

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Question # 64

Before entering a construction site, safety coordination and requirements should be discussed with the:

A.

network contractor

B.

plumbing contractor

C.

general contractor

D.

electrical contractor

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Question # 65

Which of the following should you do with damaged electrical cable?

A.

refurbish it

B.

use it

C.

fix it

D.

dispose of it

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Question # 66

Determine the wattage in a circuit measuring 120 volts with 15 amperes of current flow.

A.

80W

B.

0.125W

C.

1800W

D.

8W

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Question # 67

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

A.

Architectural drawings

B.

Mechanical drawings

C.

System drawings

D.

Electrical drawings

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Question # 68

Before decommissioning a system where existing components will be reused, the AV technician should:

A.

Ensure the equipment that will be reused is fully operational

B.

Assure that the client knows the AV technicians are disassembling the system

C.

Calculate the value of equipment costs for insurance purposes

D.

Check to see if the old equipment will work with the new design

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Question # 69

Wavelength and frequency determine the __________ of sound, while amplitude determines the __________.

A.

Volume; speed

B.

Volume; tone

C.

Speed; tone

D.

Pitch; volume

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Question # 70

Crossover cables are used to connect:

A.

digital and analog devices

B.

devices configured to accept different Data Link layer protocols

C.

two devices without the use of an electronic crossover device

D.

a device's NIC to its MAC address

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Question # 71

Which of the following is one possible covering for twisted pair cable?

A.

Rubber

B.

Copper

C.

Wood

D.

Mercerized cotton

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Question # 72

Optical screen material is used in most _____ rear screen applications.

A.

temporary

B.

permanent

C.

mobile

D.

Stationary

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Question # 73

The impedance will _____ over the loudspeaker's entire frequency range.

A.

stabilize

B.

not be the same

C.

vary with strength

D.

be exactly the same

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Question # 74

A complete audio signal path begins with acoustical energy and ends with _____ energy.

A.

electrical

B.

acoustical

C.

amplified

D.

Processed

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Question # 75

Which part of the eye enables people to see at night?

A.

retina

B.

cones

C.

rods

D.

Iris

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Question # 76

Which type of conduit is the best choice for an electronically noisy environment because it offers physical and EMI protection?

A.

Intermediate Metal Conduit (IMC)

B.

Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT or thinwall)

C.

Flexible Metal Conduit (Flex)

D.

Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

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Question # 77

Which one of these is an unsafe lift practice?

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

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Question # 78

What CLI command would you use to discover the IP address of a device you are currently using?

A.

ping

B.

ipconfig

C.

arp

D.

loopback

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Question # 79

Loudspeakers intended for direct coupled wiring have _____.

A.

high impedance

B.

transformers with taps

C.

internal amplifiers

D.

low impedance

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Question # 80

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

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

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Question # 81

What are typical applications of a distributed loudspeaker system? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Paging system at an airport

B.

Background music in a restaurant

C.

Public address system in an office building

D.

Subwoofers in a concert hall

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Question # 82

In the OSI Model, Ethernet and switches are elements of:

A.

layer 7, the Application layer

B.

layer 4, the Transport layer

C.

layer 5, the Session layer

D.

layer 2, the Data Link layer

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Question # 83

What is a benefit of using the verification standard for system closeout? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

It aligns outcome and performance expectations at an early stage in the project.

B.

It reduces project risk through early identification of problems, thereby reducing the likelihood of remedial work.

C.

It provides a verifiable outcome.

D.

It creates a common language between all parties.

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Question # 84

The projector offset is:

A.

The position of the projector with respect to the seating area.

B.

The orientation of the projector on the horizontal axis.

C.

The position of the projector with respect to the exact center of the screen.

D.

The orientation of the projector on the vertical axis.

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Question # 85

Which of the following information does the EDID packet contain? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Timing for audio and video sync

B.

Display parameters

C.

Extension flags

D.

Color characteristics

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Question # 86

Why is color temperature awareness important in the AV industry?

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.

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Question # 87

An analog computer video display signal has _____ parts.

A.

none

B.

three

C.

two

D.

Five

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Question # 88

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

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

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Question # 89

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

A.

Subnet mask

B.

Bit rate

C.

Network identifier

D.

Host identifier

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Question # 90

____ isolates and protects a signal from sources of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

A.

Shielding

B.

Coaxial Cabling

C.

A transformer

D.

Noise

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Question # 91

H and V stand for what pieces of information in a camera?

A.

height and vertical sync

B.

horizontal and visual alignment

C.

height and visual alignment

D.

horizontal and vertical sync

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Question # 92

Two common scales used on technical drawings are ____.

A.

1/4 inch and 1:25.75

B.

1/4 inch and 1:100

C.

1/3 inch and 1:225

D.

1/2 inch and 1:105

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Question # 93

When mounting a projector to the ceiling, one must identify the center point location of the mounting assembly, because:

A.

This is the point where the projector's weight is evenly distributed over the entire mounting plate.

B.

This is where the adjustable mount support structure must be centered.

C.

This is the center point of the projector's lens.

D.

This is the projection throw distance calculation reference point.

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Question # 94

What type of drawing would you use to find out exactly how the projector should be mounted to the ceiling?

A.

Reflected ceiling plan

B.

Mechanical drawing

C.

Detail drawing

D.

Section drawing

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Question # 95

Why is proper weight distribution in a rack important?

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)

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Question # 96

The simultaneous use of multiple wireless microphone systems requires _________.

A.

Multiple receivers all tuned to the same frequency

B.

Frequency coordination

C.

Using lavalier microphones

D.

Using infrared wireless microphones

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Question # 97

Which component would you use to distribute video from multiple sources to many displays or in different zones?

A.

Distribution amplifier

B.

Scan converter

C.

Matrix switcher

D.

Scaler

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Question # 98

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

A.

Four

B.

Three

C.

Two

D.

Five

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Question # 99

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

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

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Question # 100

Which of the following should a maintenance log include? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Devices replaced

B.

Description of problem

C.

Date of service

D.

Name of technician

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Question # 101

Which of the following can be used to automatically turn off unused microphones?

A.

gates

B.

filters

C.

limiters

D.

Absorbers

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Question # 102

SDI signals are usually transported using _____ connectors.

A.

RCA

B.

BNC

C.

HDMI

D.

DVI-D

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Question # 103

Sound energy can reflect in either _____ fashion.

A.

backward or split

B.

direct or scattered

C.

reversed or diffused

D.

specular or broken

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Question # 104

Bandwidth ____ as the resolution of an image increases.

A.

increases

B.

fluctuates

C.

remains the same

D.

Decreases

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Question # 105

What is a characteristic of multimode fiber optic cables?

A.

Multimode uses yellow cable jackets

B.

Multimode cables send the signal quicker than single-mode cables

C.

Multimode disperses the signal into many light paths

D.

Multimode cable does not have limited bandwidth

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Question # 106

How often should your toolbox multimeter be sent to an accredited testing laboratory for recalibration?

A.

Before the commencement of each project.

B.

Every five years.

C.

Yearly.

D.

Never. It should be calibrated against your organization's highest-precision test instrument.

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Question # 107

Which of the following is the most important consideration during the installation of AV systems in a client-occupied space?

A.

Securing access to any office supplies or tools belonging to the client that may be useful in completing the installation

B.

Acoustically treating any spaces adjacent to the area where work will take place

C.

Ensuring your attire is as formal as the client's

D.

Avoiding disruptions to your client's business

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Question # 108

LCDs first pass light through a ____, which blocks certain light waves.

A.

resistor network

B.

transistor mask

C.

pixel grid

D.

polarizer

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Question # 109

Soldering is the process of joining two conductive components in a way that ____.

A.

Continues the electrical path.

B.

Decreases the resistance of the components.

C.

Insulates one from the other.

D.

Protects the user from electric shock.

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Question # 110

The primary purpose of a sound masking system is to _____.

A.

support a pseudo-random noise generator in ceiling loudspeakers

B.

increase background noise levels to increase privacy

C.

create a non-reverberant environment so conversations can be overheard

D.

increase efficiency in the workforce by reducing noise

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Question # 111

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

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Five

D.

Six

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Question # 112

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

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

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Question # 113

Compressors, limiters, and expanders are all _____.

A.

dynamic processors

B.

gates

C.

filters

D.

distortion processors

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Question # 114

A rack elevation diagram includes which of the following information?

A.

Location of electrical outlets for technical power

B.

The distance from the floor the rack should be mounted

C.

Signal type for each input and output

D.

RUs used for each component

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Question # 115

HDCP is capable of working over which of the following interfaces? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

DisplayPort

B.

HDMI

C.

MHL

D.

HDBaseT

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Question # 116

A primary reason for attending construction meetings is to:

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

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Question # 117

A key objective for mounting AV equipment in a rack is to:

A.

hide it discretely in a closet

B.

protect the integrity of the system

C.

ensure only technical personnel can access it

D.

roll the gear in and out easily

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Question # 118

Under normal circumstances, a ground wire carries _____.

A.

a line level signal

B.

a dangerously high voltage

C.

current to the main distribution panel

D.

no charge

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Question # 119

What type of video is best used to verify audio/video synchronization?

A.

Landscapes with orchestra music

B.

News anchors speaking

C.

Team sports

D.

A blip-and-flash test video

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Question # 120

Many amplifiers now have a built-in _______ to protect themselves from severe clipping and overdriving of the audio signal.

A.

Limiter

B.

Gate

C.

Signal-to-Noise

D.

Attack Time

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Question # 121

Transmission is defined as sound energy that is _____.

A.

reflected through a partition

B.

absorbed and reflected

C.

remaining in the space

D.

not reflected or absorbed

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Question # 122

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?

A.

5,200mm (5.2m)

B.

260mm

C.

1,300mm (1.3m)

D.

2,600mm (2.6m)

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Question # 123

Half the wraps on one side, twice the wraps on the next side, this is an example of a:

A.

1:1 Transformer

B.

1:2 Transformer

C.

2:1 Transformer

D.

1:4 Transformer

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Question # 124

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

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

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Question # 125

A "just noticeable" change in sound pressure level, either louder or softer, requires a _____ change.

A.

+/-10 dB

B.

+/-3 dB

C.

+/-6 dB

D.

+/-1 dB

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Question # 126

Why are the cables twisted in twisted pair cables?

A.

It shortens the amount of cable you need to use

B.

It reduces crosstalk and interference

C.

It aids in stripping off the cable jacket

D.

It prevents the signals from being separated

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Question # 127

There are three loudspeakers wired in parallel, and each loudspeaker's impedance is 8 ohms. Calculate the impedance of this circuit.

A.

4 ohms

B.

0.375 ohms

C.

24 ohms

D.

2.7 ohms

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Question # 128

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

A.

65 ohms

B.

125 ohms

C.

8 ohms

D.

138 ohms

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Question # 129

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

A.

150 lb (68kg)

B.

500 lb (225kg)

C.

750 lb (340 kg)

D.

1500 lb (680.4 kg)

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Question # 130

What is the main function of a graphic or parametric equalizer?

A.

to adjust frequencies with fixed bandwidths

B.

to adjust the bass and treble tones in audio

C.

to balance voice, music, and other audio signals

D.

to boost or cut a specific frequency range

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Question # 131

Attenuation occurs when the signal level is _________.

A.

Decreased

B.

0 V

C.

Faulty

D.

Increased

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Question # 132

What is an advantage of using an adjustable ceiling mount support structure?

A.

Allows for flexibility in the location of the mount

B.

Prevents a mount from separating

C.

Allows the set screws to stabilize

D.

Lowers the mount for easy projector maintenance

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Question # 133

When working with fiber-optic cable, what is a major concern?

A.

It takes too much time.

B.

It bends easily.

C.

Improper handling can lead to injury.

D.

It is highly susceptible to loss of signal quality over distance.

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Question # 134

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

A.

The audio mixer

B.

Acoustic echo cancellation

C.

The power amplifier

D.

The preamplifier

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Question # 135

Different colors of light vary in __________.

A.

Wavelength

B.

Proportion

C.

Chromaticity

D.

Intensity

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Question # 136

An AV rack is a housing unit that _____ electronic equipment.

A.

protects and organizes

B.

identifies

C.

cools

D.

elevates

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Question # 137

Why is it a good idea for the AV installer to provide end-user training on a new system?

A.

It reduces the number of service calls and damaged equipment caused by user error

B.

To identify future sales opportunities

C.

Good opportunity to identify punch or defects list items

D.

Most state codes require service after the sale

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Question # 138

The most common type of Viewing Category is __________.

A.

Analytical Decision Making (ADM)

B.

Basic Decision Making (BDM)

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Question # 139

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

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

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Question # 140

When is a request for change (RFC) document used?

A.

when approval is needed to make changes in contracts, equipment, or system design

B.

any time documents, drawings, or samples, are sent to a receiving party

C.

after a change order has been approved and issued

D.

when questions first arise about an aspect of the project

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Question # 141

Why is a plumb bob used during the installation process for a ceiling mounted projector?

A.

To locate high pressure fire control water lines

B.

To locate the spot on the ceiling tile for the projector mount opening

C.

To calculate the throw line distance to the screen from the mount

D.

To locate a direct line for stable mounting

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Question # 142

One obstacle to the usage of OLEDs is their ____.

A.

size

B.

short life span

C.

install requirements

D.

expensive price

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Question # 143

A _____ is a long flexible tape used to pull cable through conduit.

A.

Snout

B.

Tape measure

C.

Mouse

D.

Fish tape

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