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CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Questions and Answers

Questions 4

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 5

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

Options:

A.

1

B.

4

C.

3

D.

2

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Questions 6

The fill light does which of the following?

Options:

A.

lights the background

B.

is the brightest light on the subject

C.

fills in dark spots which are created

D.

shines on the subject's shoulders and hair

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Questions 7

Dynamic microphones are versatile because they _____.

Options:

A.

will handle high sound pressure levels

B.

are unbalanced

C.

use phantom power

D.

have lightweight ribbon capsules

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Questions 8

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 9

Which device provides a direct physical connection between multiple nodes?

Options:

A.

Bridge

B.

Router

C.

Switch

D.

Gateway

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Questions 10

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 11

What is a projector's throw distance?

Options:

A.

the screen diagonal measurement when the projector is at 196.8 inches (4999 mm)

B.

the zoom ratio of the projector

C.

the distance between a location on the projector to the screen for a given image size

D.

The distance between the projector's lens and the floor

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Questions 12

Oscillating symbol 'tilde' ~ with Resistor IMAGE

WHAT IS IS?

Options:

A.

AC Circuit

B.

DC Circuit

C.

Series Circuit

D.

Parallel Circuit

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Questions 13

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 14

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 15

Four factors related to primary optics that influence the quality of the projected image are _____.

Options:

A.

reflection, curvature, spherical aberration dispersion of field

B.

refraction, presentation, spherical aberration and curvature of field

C.

reflection, dispersion, spherical aberration and curvature of field

D.

refraction, dispersion, spherical aberration and curvature of field

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Questions 16

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 17

HDMI builds on the DVI standard by adding _____.

Options:

A.

device protection

B.

ISDN

C.

video

D.

content protection

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Questions 18

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 19

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 20

Different colors of light vary in __________.

Options:

A.

Wavelength

B.

Proportion

C.

Chromaticity

D.

Intensity

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Questions 21

What does a 3-LED tester test for?

Options:

A.

Open ground-wiring error

B.

Fault terminations

C.

Neutral/ground shorts

D.

Neutral/ground swap

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Questions 22

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 23

Punch block termination works with _____.

Options:

A.

linear compression

B.

soldering

C.

crimping

D.

insulation displacement

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Questions 24

What Viewing Category applies to a space used for word processing and spreadsheets?

Options:

A.

ADM

B.

BDM

C.

Both ADM and BDM

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Questions 25

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

Options:

A.

Echoes, early

B.

Wavelengths, diffuse

C.

Diffusions, small

D.

Echoes, late

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Questions 26

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

Options:

A.

180 lbs

B.

90 lbs

C.

450 lbs

D.

270 lbs

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Questions 27

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

Options:

A.

MMSE mirror

B.

MMES mirror

C.

SMME mirror

D.

MEMS mirror

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Questions 28

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

Options:

A.

temporary

B.

permanent

C.

mobile

D.

Stationary

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Questions 29

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 30

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 31

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

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Questions 32

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

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Questions 33

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

Options:

A.

ping

B.

ipconfig

C.

arp

D.

loopback

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Questions 34

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 35

Which of the following tasks would not be included in a preventive maintenance program? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Checking the equalization and gain structure on the audio replay system

B.

Changing the preset frequencies on the handheld radio system

C.

Testing the failover systems for redundant spare equipment

D.

Checking the batteries in uninterruptable power supply systems

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Questions 36

Which of the following are elements of a control system? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Firmware

B.

Hardware

C.

Software

D.

Spyware

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Questions 37

_____ prevent loud signals from being too loud.

Options:

A.

Compressors

B.

Filters

C.

Limiters

D.

Expanders

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Questions 38

When working with electrical systems, what should you do if two codes have conflicting requirements?

Options:

A.

Follow the guidelines from the most restrictive code

B.

Follow the guidelines from the most lenient code

C.

Consult the NEC handbook and do only what it says

D.

Ignore both of the codes and do the installation in a way that makes sense to you

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Questions 39

The different distributions of white light sources means that each white light_____.

Options:

A.

is exactly the same

B.

has a different tint

C.

illuminates the same way

D.

is perceived in different ways

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Questions 40

You should use _____ to permanently secure cables in a rack.

Options:

A.

Wire ties

B.

Gaffer's tape

C.

Velcro fasteners

D.

Electrical tape

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Questions 41

____ 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 42

What does a gain sharing automatic mixer do?

Options:

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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Questions 43

If a display has 800 pixels horizontally and 600 pixels vertically, what is its native resolution?

Options:

A.

800x600

B.

1600x1200

C.

1200x1600

D.

600x800

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Questions 44

What does load limit refer to?

Options:

A.

The maximum wattage capacity of the power supply

B.

The weight rating of a component that should not be exceeded to avoid mounting failure

C.

The permissible weight that can be carried onto a job site

D.

The maximum impedance in a speaker circuit

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Questions 45

Wavelength is the __________.

Options:

A.

Intensity or loudness of a sound in a particular medium.

B.

Physical distance between two points of a waveform that are exactly one cycle apart.

C.

Cycle when molecules move from rest through compression to rest and rarefaction.

D.

Number of times a wavelength cycle occurs per second.

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Questions 46

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.

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Questions 47

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

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Questions 48

An architectural drawing was created using the U.S. customary scale of 1/8 inch = 1 foot. You measure a distance of 4.25 inches on the drawing. Which of the following is the actual distance in feet?

Options:

A.

34ft

B.

16ft

C.

28ft

D.

68ft

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Questions 49

If you go up one octave from 250 Hz, you arrive at _____.

Options:

A.

251 Hz

B.

125 Hz

C.

500 Hz

D.

1250 Hz

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Questions 50

DISCAS addresses the following viewing categories:

Options:

A.

Passive Viewing

B.

Basic Decision Making

C.

Analytical Decision Making

D.

Full Motion Video

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Questions 51

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

Options:

A.

Hermaphroditic

B.

BNC

C.

ST

D.

LC

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Questions 52

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

Options:

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

dispersion

D.

Absorption

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Questions 53

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 54

The minimum SAE grade rating recommended for AV mounts is:

Options:

A.

2

B.

>8

C.

5

D.

8

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Questions 55

A customer has recently changed their phone system from a traditional POTS line to VoIP based switch. The new VoIP switch still dials out properly, but no longer hangs up when the far end disconnects. What is most likely the problem?

Options:

A.

The on-hook voltage is too high, and the hybrid is set to "loop drop"

B.

The VoIP switch is not configured properly

C.

The far-end disconnect signal is not being received

D.

The hybrid is set to "voice disconnect"

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Questions 56

Mirrors are used in rear projection systems to ____.

Options:

A.

increase the brightness of an image

B.

save space

C.

cut down on installation time

D.

focus an image

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Questions 57

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

Options:

A.

low frequency

B.

VHF

C.

UHF

D.

wireless frequency

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Questions 58

Why do wall-mounted racks with swing-out glass doors require special attention during installation? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

The swing-out door could jam in the carpet.

B.

The door may require installation before mounting the equipment.

C.

The door could pinch the cables.

D.

The door gets in the way of mounting the equipment.

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Questions 59

In electronics, bandwidth is expressed in terms of the frequency of ___.

Options:

A.

Light

B.

Voltage

C.

Connections

D.

Signal

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Questions 60

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

Options:

A.

Timing for audio and video sync

B.

Display parameters

C.

Extension flags

D.

Color characteristics

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Questions 61

An ever-changing current in a conductor can:

Options:

A.

induce a noise voltage in a nearby conductor

B.

create radio frequency interference (RFI)

C.

unbalance the circuit

D.

reduce noise coupling

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Questions 62

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 63

A handheld wireless microphone has an integrated transmitter and _____.

Options:

A.

DSP

B.

microphone

C.

belt clip

D.

headset

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Questions 64

What type of drill bit should you use when drilling a pilot hole into plastic?

Options:

A.

Self-taping screws

B.

A sheet metal bit

C.

A masonry drill bit

D.

A high-speed metal drill bit designed for wood

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Questions 65

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

Options:

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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Questions 66

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 67

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

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Questions 68

What does a microphone's polar pattern indicate?

Options:

A.

Sound sensitivity in different directions

B.

Performance in cold temperatures

C.

Peak noise level

D.

6dB drop-off at 270 degrees

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Questions 69

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

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Questions 70

Which test verifies a signal can travel from one end of the cable to the other?

Options:

A.

Impedance

B.

Continuity

C.

Insulation

D.

Polarity

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Questions 71

Native resolution is the ___ resolution for the display.

Options:

A.

downscaled

B.

modified

C.

optimized

D.

average pixel distribution

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Questions 72

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 73

A ______ is a "seamless switcher" that synchronizes video transitions when in vertical retrace to ensure that transitions between sources are clean.

Options:

A.

Crash Switcher

B.

Vertical Interval Switcher

C.

Matrix routing switcher

D.

Distribution Amplifier

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Questions 74

A typical flat panel mount has two pieces: the wall bracket and the ___ bracket.

Options:

A.

Monitor

B.

Angle

C.

Panel

D.

VESA

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Questions 75

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 76

Pressurization cools a rack by _____.

Options:

A.

forcing cool air out through the top vents

B.

creating a vacuum, drawing warmer air out of the rack

C.

blowing cooler air into the rack with fans

D.

pulling cool air directly from the room's HVAC into a rack

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Questions 77

A spot meter is used to take ___ light measurements.

Options:

A.

projected

B.

incident

C.

task

D.

reflected

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Questions 78

In a BYOD setup, what will the end-user need to ensure future compatibility with their AV system?

Options:

A.

Thunderbolt cables

B.

Various adapters

C.

An iPhone®

D.

An RGBHV cable

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Questions 79

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 80

Which of the following describes the number of cycles in a given time period?

Options:

A.

wavelength

B.

frequency

C.

amplitude

D.

Magnitude

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Questions 81

The optical path can practically be folded up to _____ .

Options:

A.

one time

B.

two times

C.

three times

D.

five times

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Questions 82

Bandwidth ____ as the resolution of an image increases.

Options:

A.

increases

B.

fluctuates

C.

remains the same

D.

Decreases

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Questions 83

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

Options:

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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Questions 84

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

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Questions 85

What type of termination technique is used for a solid conductor RJ45 connector?

Options:

A.

Solder

B.

Crimp

C.

Insulation displacement

D.

Compression

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Questions 86

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

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Questions 87

What device is needed to calibrate an SPL Meter:

Options:

A.

An SPL Calibrator that produces 94 dB SPL=1Pa

B.

Scaler

C.

Transcoder

D.

EDID emulator

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Questions 88

What are the primary colors of light?

Options:

A.

red, blue, and yellow

B.

red, blue, and white

C.

red, blue, and black

D.

red, blue, and green

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Questions 89

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

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Questions 90

Evacuation cools a rack by:

Options:

A.

using fans to draw air out of the rack through the top vents.

B.

forcing air into the rack from the top and bottom vents.

C.

creating a vacuum, drawing warmer air out of the rack.

D.

pulling cool air from the room's HVAC into a rack with fans.

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Questions 91

Which of the following does HDCP 2.x support? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

128 connected devices for each transmitter

B.

4 layers or repeater levels for each transmitter

C.

7 layers or repeater levels for each transmitter

D.

32 connected devices for each transmitter

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Questions 92

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 93

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

Options:

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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Questions 94

The cells in each pixel of a Plasma Display Panel (PDP) contain what colors?

Options:

A.

red, blue, green, and yellow

B.

red, green, black, and blue

C.

red, yellow, and blue

D.

red, green, and blue

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Questions 95

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

Options:

A.

retina

B.

cones

C.

rods

D.

Iris

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Questions 96

Sound _____ through a medium.

Options:

A.

propagates

B.

resounds

C.

generates

D.

Processes

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Questions 97

What sort of document tells you where and how to install audio components?

Options:

A.

Reflected ceiling plans

B.

Detail drawings

C.

System flow diagram

D.

Request for Information document

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Questions 98

Which of these are layer 2 protocols commonly used to transport real-time media over a network? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Dante

B.

UDP

C.

TCP

D.

AVB

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Questions 99

Proper screen selection is critical for _____.

Options:

A.

projector orientation

B.

perceiving the images as accurately as possible

C.

audience comfort while watching the presentation

D.

eliminating ambient light

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Questions 100

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 101

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

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Questions 102

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 103

In a loudspeaker circuit, what color wire carries the negative (-) current?

Options:

A.

Red

B.

White

C.

Black

D.

Grey

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Questions 104

What is the ratio between the remaining transmissive surface of each pixel and the total surface of the LCD called?

Options:

A.

surface ratio

B.

aperture ratio

C.

contrast ratio

D.

edge ratio

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Questions 105

Which of the following factors is not related to the correct drilling of a pilot hole for mounting AV equipment?

Options:

A.

Location of wires

B.

Ambient temperature

C.

Length of screw

D.

Diameter of screw

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Questions 106

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

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Questions 107

Noise caused by circuit interference can be reduced by:

Options:

A.

using balanced shielded twisted-pair cable

B.

muting the microphone

C.

distancing the microphone from the loudspeaker

D.

extending the cable run to another room

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Questions 108

_____ 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 109

What piece of test equipment is used to measure speaker resistance in a 70v distributed audio system?

Options:

A.

Volt meter

B.

Pink noise generator

C.

Impedance bridge/meter

D.

Ohm meter

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Questions 110

A(n) _____ is a graphical representation of the microphone's directionality and electrical response characteristics.

Options:

A.

frequency response specification chart

B.

polar plot

C.

electrical output level diagram

D.

performance criteria circle graph

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Questions 111

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

Options:

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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Questions 112

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 113

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

Options:

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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Questions 114

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

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Questions 115

The purpose of electrical grounding is to _____.

Options:

A.

ensure safety

B.

close a circuit

C.

consume extra power

D.

save money

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Questions 116

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 117

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.

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Questions 118

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

Options:

A.

80W

B.

0.125W

C.

1800W

D.

8W

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Questions 119

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

Options:

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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Questions 120

Draws the video image on the display in a sequence of lines from top to bottom:

Options:

A.

Progressive scanning

B.

Interlaced scanning

C.

Refresh rate

D.

Frame rate

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Questions 121

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 122

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

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Questions 123

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

Options:

A.

+/-10 dB

B.

+/-3 dB

C.

+/-6 dB

D.

+/-1 dB

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Questions 124

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 125

Crossover cables are used to connect:

Options:

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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Questions 126

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 127

Light energy _____ the farther you get from the source.

Options:

A.

remains the same

B.

changes color

C.

spreads out

D.

intensifies

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Questions 128

The ISO numerical marking scheme on materials is used to:

Options:

A.

indicate the strength of the material the hardware is made from

B.

calculate the length of the hardware

C.

test the amount of impurities present in the material the hardware is made from

D.

calculate the weight of the material the hardware is made from

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Questions 129

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

Options:

A.

Devices replaced

B.

Description of problem

C.

Date of service

D.

Name of technician

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Questions 130

____ 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

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Questions 131

The _____ meter is commonly used to monitor broadcast signals.

Options:

A.

VU

B.

PDP

C.

lux

D.

PPM

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Questions 132

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

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Questions 133

What is a best practice when installing cables where there is no conduit or other raceway for ceiling-mounted projectors?

Options:

A.

Interlacing the cables

B.

Resting the cables gently on the ceiling tile

C.

Stacking the cables along one side of the ceiling grid

D.

Securing the cables with bridle rings mounted to bar joists

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Questions 134

When training a customer on the operation of a touch panel interface, an example that the GUI is a good design that meets the customer's needs:

Options:

A.

The customer can easily step in and use the Touch Panel with little explanation

B.

The customer requires intensive training on the operation of the Touch panel

C.

The customer thinks the panel looks cool

D.

The customer wants only a few changes

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Questions 135

RGBS requires _____ cables to carry the signal.

Options:

A.

three

B.

two

C.

five

D.

Four

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Questions 136

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 137

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 138

Which of the following is an unambiguous, technical term?

Options:

A.

Quiet ground

B.

Individual branch circuit

C.

Dedicated ground

D.

Clean power

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Questions 139

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)

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Questions 140

The amplifier comes right before _____ in the audio system chain.

Options:

A.

the loudspeakers

B.

everything

C.

the audio processor

D.

the equalizer

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Questions 141

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

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Questions 142

It is an industry best practice to use no less than _____ ISO rated hardware for an audio visual installation.

Options:

A.

3.6

B.

5.6

C.

8.8

D.

10.9

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Questions 143

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

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Exam Code: CTS-I
Exam Name: Certified Technology Specialist – Installation
Last Update: Aug 17, 2025
Questions: 477
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