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CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Questions and Answers

Questions 4

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

Options:

A.

temporary

B.

permanent

C.

mobile

D.

Stationary

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Questions 5

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

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Questions 6

Customer service is of high importance for _____ in the AV industry.

Options:

A.

independent representatives

B.

manufacturers

C.

rental providers

D.

all job roles

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Questions 7

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

Options:

A.

Hot/neutral swap

B.

Open ground-wiring error

C.

Hot/ground swap

D.

Neutral/ground swap

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Questions 8

Which of the following is a compiled program?

Options:

A.

Machine code

B.

DVD titles

C.

RAW codec

D.

Control script

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Questions 9

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

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Questions 10

More bandwidth is required when more _____ is needed.

Options:

A.

impedance

B.

color

C.

light

D.

Detail

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Questions 11

When evaluating a solder connection you should see:

Options:

A.

No more than two stray wires.

B.

A dull surface and a lack of shine.

C.

A thick layer of solder sealing the cable jacket

D.

No lines, cracks or pits in the joint.

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Questions 12

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

Options:

A.

stabilize

B.

not be the same

C.

vary with strength

D.

be exactly the same

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Questions 13

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

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Questions 14

A projector weighing 195 kilograms (429 pounds) should be mounted only to what type of surface?

Options:

A.

Ceiling tile of an auditorium

B.

Front wall in a classroom

C.

Drywall in conference room

D.

Building structural support or blocking

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Questions 15

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

Options:

A.

Landscapes with orchestra music

B.

News anchors speaking

C.

Team sports

D.

A blip-and-flash test video

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Questions 16

What type of termination technique is used for a BNC connector?

Options:

A.

Solder

B.

Crimp

C.

Insulation displacement

D.

Stab and twist

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Questions 17

A reference microphone for setting equalization of a speaker system should: (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

be the same brand and type used in the system as designed

B.

be omnidirectional

C.

have a flat, on-axis response

D.

have a nonreflective surface

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Questions 18

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

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Questions 19

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

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Questions 20

For wireless microphone transmitters and receivers to be paired, they must share the same group and ___.

Options:

A.

Channel

B.

Sideband

C.

Serial number

D.

Antenna

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Questions 21

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

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Questions 22

What type of drawing view shows the layout of items on the ceiling?

Options:

A.

Reflected ceiling plan

B.

Reflected floor plan

C.

Detail ceiling drawing

D.

Elevation drawing

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Questions 23

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

Options:

A.

DisplayPort

B.

HDMI

C.

MHL

D.

HDBaseT

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Questions 24

Worldwide, most HD television channels broadcast in ____.

Options:

A.

1280x720

B.

1080i

C.

720p

D.

1080p

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Questions 25

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

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Questions 26

What method can a technician use onsite to verify that the AV device is set to the proper IP address?

Options:

A.

Connect directly to the CPU using an XLR connector and the Ping program

B.

Use a USB connection to the CPU and the HyperTerminal program

C.

Use a Serial Digital Interface to locate the IP

D.

Use a DVI-D connector and telnet into the device

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Questions 27

Which mounting hardware will provide the MOST support when mounting a camera bracket to sheetrock/plasterboard not located near a wall stud?

Options:

A.

Self tapping screws

B.

Plastic wall anchors / wall plugs

C.

Snap toggles / hollow wall anchors

D.

Masonry bolts

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Questions 28

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

Options:

A.

audio frequency (AF)

B.

video frequency (VF)

C.

radio frequency (RF)

D.

shortwave (SW)

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Questions 29

The picture is an example of a:

Options:

A.

Series circuit

B.

AC Circuit

C.

DC Circuit

D.

Parallel Circuit

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Questions 30

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

Options:

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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Questions 31

Which of the following is mic-level voltage?

Options:

A.

316 millivolts (-10dBV)

B.

1.23 volts (+4dBu)

C.

Up to about 100 volts

D.

0.3 to 1 millivolts (-60 to -50dBu)

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Questions 32

Phantom power typically ranges from _____ VDC.

Options:

A.

5 to 35

B.

1 to 10

C.

12 to 48

D.

20 to 55

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Questions 33

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

Options:

A.

1

B.

4

C.

3

D.

2

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Questions 34

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.

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Questions 35

In a BDM environment, viewers are more concerned with __________.

Options:

A.

pixel-level detail than the entire image

B.

overall content than detail

C.

the finest details than overall content

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Questions 36

Sound energy can reflect in either _____ fashion.

Options:

A.

backward or split

B.

direct or scattered

C.

reversed or diffused

D.

specular or broken

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Questions 37

After which of the following activities is an AV project completed?

Options:

A.

All hardware is installed

B.

Software integration is completed

C.

Verification that the system is operational

D.

System closeout activities are completed

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Questions 38

The point at which power enters a building is called the _____.

Options:

A.

service entrance

B.

hot spot

C.

facility drop

D.

demark

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Questions 39

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

Options:

A.

Pressurization

B.

Decompression

C.

Refrigeration

D.

Evacuation

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Questions 40

Which topics should not be covered in an end-user training session? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

How to turn the system on and off

B.

How to change the IP addresses of the devices

C.

How to switch between the various program sources

D.

How to use the control system interface

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Questions 41

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

Options:

A.

Component

B.

RGBS

C.

Composite

D.

RGBHV

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Questions 42

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

Options:

A.

source devices

B.

sink devices

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Questions 43

What will keep the tile from sagging after the loudspeaker is installed?

Options:

A.

Back box

B.

Tile Bridge

C.

Grille

D.

Tile can

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Questions 44

What are the limitations of a Wi-Fi network for streaming live HD video? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Lower bandwidth than wired connections

B.

Expensive infrastructure

C.

Potential RF interference

D.

Restrictions on range

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Questions 45

Because electrets are small, they lend themselves to a wide variety of _____ and quality levels.

Options:

A.

condensers

B.

capacitors

C.

materials

D.

Applications

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Questions 46

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

Options:

A.

6 inches (15 cm)

B.

2 inches (5 cm)

C.

3 inches (8 cm)

D.

4 inches (10 cm)

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Questions 47

What should you do with the case number or barcodes of unloaded equipment?

Options:

A.

Peel them off the equipment so they can be reused on the next shipment

B.

Nothing - there is no value in saving barcode numbers

C.

Enter them into a logbook or inventory tracking system

D.

Tear or scratch them out so no one can see them

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Questions 48

A mirror mounting system must be ____.

Options:

A.

rigid once in place and adjustable during installation

B.

electrically connected to the technical ground

C.

angled so that the mirror reflects the image into the screen twice

D.

electronically adjusted by the control system

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Questions 49

Equipment grounding involves ____.

Options:

A.

disconnecting ground pins to prevent noise

B.

making certain that noise does not flow on signal conductors

C.

tying all conductors to ground

D.

connecting metal conduits, boxes, cabinets, and enclosures to ground

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Questions 50

Bandwidth ____ as the resolution of an image increases.

Options:

A.

increases

B.

fluctuates

C.

remains the same

D.

Decreases

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Questions 51

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

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Questions 52

One obstacle to the usage of OLEDs is their ____.

Options:

A.

size

B.

short life span

C.

install requirements

D.

expensive price

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Questions 53

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)

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Questions 54

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)

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Questions 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

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Questions 56

An AV Expert has the highest level of control when it comes to __________.

Options:

A.

Content

B.

Technology

C.

Budget

D.

Space

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Questions 57

Where should you assemble an AV rack?

Options:

A.

On the customer's jobsite

B.

At your company's shop

C.

At the manufacturer's factory

D.

On your company's truck

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Questions 58

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

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Questions 59

When mounting a 34kg (75lb) projector with a 7kg (15lb) mount, the substructure should be able to support a minimum weight of:

Options:

A.

82kg (180lb)

B.

41kg (90lb)

C.

204kg (450lb)

D.

122kg (270lb)

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Questions 60

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

Options:

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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Questions 61

Which of the following is allowed by a parametric equalizer?

Options:

A.

Numerous adjustment points

B.

A visual representation of the frequency adjustments

C.

Compatibility with audio mixers or DSP units

D.

Center frequency and bandwidth adjustments

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Questions 62

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

Options:

A.

Limiter

B.

Gate

C.

Signal-to-Noise

D.

Attack Time

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Questions 63

What is a dependency within a project task schedule?

Options:

A.

A task that cannot begin before another task has been completed

B.

A task that must be completed by a specific date

C.

A task that will be required if specific conditions occur at the project site

D.

An optional task that the client can determine is needed once the project is underway

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Questions 64

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

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Questions 65

Why should you avoid coiling power cables within a rack?

Options:

A.

A coiled cord can become permanently kinked.

B.

Coiling power cords create a powerful electromagnetic field, which interferes with lower signal levels.

C.

Coiled cables can make it difficult to service a rack.

D.

Coiled cables don't look very tidy in a finished rack.

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Questions 66

Modern RF wireless microphones allow the user to _____ frequencies to avoid interference.

Options:

A.

change

B.

eliminate

C.

regulate

D.

Distort

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Questions 67

Sound reinforcement systems are used to perform which of the following?

Options:

A.

reinforce the human voices only

B.

separate sound signals

C.

register outgoing sounds

D.

increase the sound distributed over a larger area

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Questions 68

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

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Questions 69

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

Options:

A.

4 ohms

B.

0.375 ohms

C.

24 ohms

D.

2.7 ohms

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Questions 70

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

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Questions 71

In the professional AV industry, the most common direct view displays are _____.

Options:

A.

video walls

B.

televisions

C.

monitors

D.

projection systems

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Questions 72

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

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Questions 73

The advantages of using a dual-channel FFT analyzer to adjust equalization include: (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

viewing the sound spectrum in both the frequency and time domain

B.

identifying reflections in the room and isolating only the signals you want to measure

C.

being less complicated than the RTA method

D.

the ability to be optimized for different types of music

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Questions 74

Under normal circumstances, a ground wire carries _____.

Options:

A.

a line level signal

B.

a dangerously high voltage

C.

current to the main distribution panel

D.

no charge

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Questions 75

Conduit fill percentage varies by the ___.

Options:

A.

Number of cables

B.

Quality of cables

C.

Gauge of cables

D.

Length of cables

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Questions 76

A handheld wireless microphone has an integrated transmitter and _____.

Options:

A.

DSP

B.

microphone

C.

belt clip

D.

headset

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Questions 77

In the AV Industry, _____ (tin/lead) solder is typically used.

Options:

A.

40/60

B.

63/37

C.

50/50

D.

28/72

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Questions 78

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

Options:

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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Questions 79

The strength of the signal from a dynamic microphone is _________.

Options:

A.

Not as strong as the microphone level signal from a condenser microphone

B.

Weak compared to an electret microphone

C.

Stronger than a condenser microphone's signal level

D.

Approximately equal to the signal level of all other microphone types

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Questions 80

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

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Questions 81

_____ refers to the hardware's elasticity. This is how much stress the material can withstand before it physically stretches.

Options:

A.

Shock load

B.

Tensile strength

C.

Pull out

D.

Shear

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Questions 82

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.

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Questions 83

Audio Conferencing equipment makes use of acoustic_____ technology.

Options:

A.

phase shift

B.

reverberation

C.

echo-cancellation

D.

doppler

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Questions 84

In an electrical power distribution installation, the safety earth/ground connects to: (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

the ground (planet Earth)

B.

raceways, ducts, conduit, and cable trays

C.

exposed conductive parts of the installation

D.

equipment racks

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Questions 85

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

Options:

A.

ghosting

B.

a secondary reflection

C.

hum and buzz

D.

extra artifacts

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Questions 86

Which abbreviation on a drawing tells you that you will not need to install a specific display screen?

Options:

A.

OFOI

B.

OC

C.

OD

D.

NTS

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Questions 87

Lower sensitivity microphones _____.

Options:

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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Questions 88

Which of the following is true for grouping cables together?

Options:

A.

Keep your signal cables as close as possible to sources of electrical noise

B.

Separate microphone and speaker cables into different bundles

C.

Use nonmetallic conduit for signal cables when nonmetallic conduit is used for power cables

D.

Signal cables should be routed with power cables

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Questions 89

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

Options:

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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Questions 90

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

Options:

A.

Shielding

B.

Coaxial Cabling

C.

A transformer

D.

Noise

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Questions 91

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

Options:

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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Questions 92

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

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Questions 93

For what reasons is it important to set system gain? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

To minimize distortion

B.

To maximize clipping

C.

To maximize S/N ratio

D.

To minimize the gain structure

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Questions 94

What type of rack would you use for an AV event at a remote location?

Options:

A.

Stand-alone rack

B.

Open-frame (gangable) rack

C.

Portable rack with casters

D.

Portable shock-mounted rack with casters

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Questions 95

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

Options:

A.

System design

B.

Pre-installation

C.

Completion

D.

System closeout

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Questions 96

H and V sync signals are transmitted as separate signals on a(n) _____ output.

Options:

A.

digital

B.

analog

C.

RBG

D.

RS232

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Questions 97

Which test verifies that a cable can transmit a signal from one end to another?

Options:

A.

Polarity test

B.

Impedance test

C.

Continuity test

D.

Signal sweep test

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Questions 98

If a fuse blows and you suspect there is a problem with high-voltage (AC mains) wiring, who should you contact immediately?

Options:

A.

Video engineer

B.

Licensed electrician

C.

Manufacturer's rep

D.

Design consultant

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Questions 99

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

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Questions 100

The best practice for mounting equipment in a rack is to:

Options:

A.

Mark RUs beside the mounting rail with a utility knife.

B.

Verify that the holes of the rear mounting rails are 1 inch (2.5 cm) higher than front rails.

C.

Lay the rack on its back on top of padding.

D.

Remove all clip nuts from the mounting rail to secure them to gear first

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Questions 101

Crimp connections can be properly performed with which of the following tools:

Options:

A.

Crimp tool

B.

Pliers

C.

Soldering Iron

D.

All of the above

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Questions 102

For the purpose of sound reinforcement, loudspeakers are at the end of the _____ path.

Options:

A.

electrical signal

B.

acoustic energy

C.

reproduced signal

D.

transduced energy

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Questions 103

_____ 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

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Questions 104

When pulling cable in a commercial building, what is a major concern?

Options:

A.

The friction coefficient of the cable lubricant

B.

How efficiently the cable can be pulled

C.

Value of cable being installed

D.

Using cable that is approved/rated

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Questions 105

Which of the following is the best definition of aspect ratio?

Options:

A.

the ratio of image width to length

B.

the ratio of image width to height

C.

the ratio of image distance to height

D.

the ratio of image depth to distance

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Questions 106

What are best practices when evaluating facility conditions of a space that is ready for installation? (Select all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Note areas that may affect logistics

B.

Make sure the site is clean and dust-free

C.

Take pictures and document all existing conditions

D.

Note if you will need an extension ladder

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Questions 107

Place a cable label on ____ of every cable.

Options:

A.

the cable jacket on the load end

B.

the cable jacket of the source end

C.

every connector

D.

both ends of the cable jacket

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Questions 108

Where are Blu-ray players typically housed inside of AV racks?

Options:

A.

At the bottom of the rack

B.

Near the top of the rack

C.

At eye-level

D.

In the very back of the rack

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Questions 109

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

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Questions 110

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

Options:

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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Questions 111

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

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Questions 112

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

Options:

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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Questions 113

Harmonics are _____.

Options:

A.

the whole number multiples of individual sine waves

B.

the whole number multiples of a fundamental frequency

C.

the particular make-up of complex waveforms

D.

varying proportional energy levels of a fundamental frequency

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Questions 114

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

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Questions 115

Different colors of light vary in __________.

Options:

A.

Wavelength

B.

Proportion

C.

Chromaticity

D.

Intensity

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Questions 116

According to the ANSI/AVIXA V201.01:202X Image System Contrast Ratio (ISCR) standard, what is the minimum contrast ratio for basic decision-making tasks?

Options:

A.

7:1

B.

15:1

C.

50:1

D.

80:1

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Questions 117

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

Options:

A.

Letter of transmittal

B.

Progress report (PR)

C.

Request for change (RFC)

D.

Construction change directive (CCD)

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Questions 118

In what applications is an A-weighted SPL most useful?

Options:

A.

In large concert halls and other Class A venues

B.

In environments with low listening levels such as speech applications

C.

At high-volume levels greater than 85dB SPL

D.

When using a DSP-based system

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Questions 119

How can you secure cargo on a truck?

Options:

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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Questions 120

Which of the following should be included in a Network Device Inventory? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Ports used by each device

B.

Device model numbers and firmware versions

C.

Physical dimensions of each device

D.

MAC address of each device

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Questions 121

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

Options:

A.

gates

B.

filters

C.

limiters

D.

Absorbers

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Questions 122

Which device is used for sending the same video signal to multiple destinations?

Options:

A.

Distribution amplifier

B.

Media player

C.

Matrix switcher

D.

Scan converter

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Questions 123

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

Options:

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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Questions 124

When dealing with an argumentative customer, what is the best way to understand why they are rejecting your suggestions?

Options:

A.

Hold your position as the AV expert until they respect your expertise

B.

Listen to what the customer is saying without interrupting them

C.

Keep pressing your suggestions until the customer understands

D.

Let them verbally assault you until you understand what they want

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Questions 125

Which meter is often found in audio mixers?

Options:

A.

lux

B.

power

C.

PPM

D.

PDP

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Questions 126

Rack blanks serve two functions: aesthetics and _____.

Options:

A.

air flow control

B.

reinforcement of the structural integrity of the rack

C.

weight distribution

D.

supporting equipment that is not long enough to reach the rear rack rails

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Questions 127

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

Options:

A.

80%

B.

95%

C.

75%

D.

65%

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Questions 128

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

Options:

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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Questions 129

Where should a line driver be installed?

Options:

A.

In the middle of the signal pathway

B.

Near the destination

C.

By the source of the noise

D.

Near the source

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Questions 130

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

Options:

A.

Tape them together

B.

Make a bulkhead

C.

Use the AV pulley system

D.

Utilize a sling

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Questions 131

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

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Questions 132

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

Options:

A.

USB

B.

XLR

C.

RJ-45

D.

TRS

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Questions 133

An example of a formula that is used for determining aspect ratio is _____.

Options:

A.

W/H = 16/9

B.

W/L = 16/9

C.

H/V = 16/9

D.

W/H = 16/8

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Questions 134

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

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Questions 135

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.

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Questions 136

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

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Questions 137

Project budget refers to which of the following?

Options:

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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Questions 138

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

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Questions 139

Items which require user control should be placed in the _____ of the rack.

Options:

A.

very top

B.

middle

C.

back

D.

Bottom

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Questions 140

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

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Questions 141

In a projected image, adding colors makes the image _____.

Options:

A.

dimmer

B.

brighter

C.

sharper

D.

Darker

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Questions 142

Flexible PVC rear projection screens:

Options:

A.

can be easily punctured, attract dirt easily and must be stretched firmly when installed.

B.

are best used in manual wall projection setups

C.

are the screen type most resistant to wrinkles, scratches, and punctures.

D.

must be stretched flat, which is easily done on the floor before installation, for optimal image clarity.

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Questions 143

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

Options:

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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Exam Code: CTS-I
Exam Name: Certified Technology Specialist – Installation
Last Update: Aug 12, 2025
Questions: 477

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