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CTS-I Certified Technology Specialist – Installation Questions and Answers

Questions 4

What does 1000Base-T refer to?

Options:

A.

Ethernet speed of 1Gbps

B.

IP speed of 1Gbps

C.

Ethernet speed of 100Mbps

D.

IP speed of 100Mbps

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Questions 5

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 6

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

Options:

A.

Oscilloscope

B.

Multimeter

C.

Signal generator

D.

Spectrum analyzer

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Questions 7

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

Options:

A.

Loss of horizontal sync

B.

Loss of vertical sync

C.

Lamp is reaching end of life

D.

Loss of green signal

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Questions 8

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

Options:

A.

Locality check

B.

Key exchange

C.

Audio and video sync check

D.

Session exchange

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Questions 9

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 10

Compressors, limiters, and expanders are all _____.

Options:

A.

dynamic processors

B.

gates

C.

filters

D.

distortion processors

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Questions 11

When a live microphone is placed too close to a loudspeaker, ____ will occur.

Options:

A.

feedback

B.

buzzing

C.

static

D.

Amplification

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Questions 12

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

Options:

A.

temporary

B.

permanent

C.

mobile

D.

Stationary

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Questions 13

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

Options:

A.

Keep it horizontal when stored or transported.

B.

Some motorized screens have a motor inside the housing.

C.

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

D.

Use the manufacturer's specification for setting physical switches.

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Questions 14

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 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

What must be considered during rack assembly?

Options:

A.

Ergonomics of equipment placement, signal separation, heat load, weight distribution

B.

Availability of technical assistance, the electrical wiring layout, other schematics

C.

Strength of the signal, conduit accessibility, weight of the rack, ventilation at site

D.

Transportation availability for materials, mobility of equipment, proper storage and alignment

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Questions 21

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 22

The second conductor of an unbalanced circuit _____.

Options:

A.

is a shield around the wire used as the electrical circuit's return path

B.

is an insulated wire which transports the signal

C.

has the same impedance as the first signal conductor

D.

carries an inverse image of the first signal conductor

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Questions 23

Estimating throw distance requires two values: ____ and ____.

Options:

A.

off-axis viewing location; throw ratio

B.

throw ratio; screen height

C.

projector cart; tape measure

D.

screen width; throw ratio

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Questions 24

_____ 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 25

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

Options:

A.

in series

B.

in parallel

C.

Directly

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Questions 26

Projector optics is defined as a _____.

Options:

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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Questions 27

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 28

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 29

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 30

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

Options:

A.

Thunderbolt

B.

DVI

C.

SDI

D.

HDMI

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Questions 31

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 32

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

Options:

A.

Close to the transmitter

B.

Inside the room

C.

Outside the rack

D.

Inside the rack

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Questions 33

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

Options:

A.

protects and organizes

B.

identifies

C.

cools

D.

elevates

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Questions 34

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

Options:

A.

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

B.

Use a video test pattern generator to test all laptop connections

C.

Describe the different resolutions that the system is capable of displaying

D.

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

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Questions 35

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

Options:

A.

150 lb (68kg)

B.

500 lb (225kg)

C.

750 lb (340 kg)

D.

1500 lb (680.4 kg)

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Questions 36

Dispersion causes waves of different colors to:

Options:

A.

converge

B.

spread apart

C.

bend

D.

speed up or slow down

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Questions 37

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

Options:

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

absorption

D.

scattering

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Questions 38

Impedance ratings of _____ ohms are common.

Options:

A.

8, 16 and 32

B.

4, 8 and 16

C.

2, 4 and 8

D.

4, 6 and 8

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Questions 39

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 40

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

Options:

A.

Inner, outer

B.

Outer, inner

C.

Outer, outer

D.

Inner, inner

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Questions 41

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

Options:

A.

Selected equipment is matched to the shipping manifest

B.

One person should be in charge of everything

C.

All delivery personnel should be assigned a color coded area

D.

All equipment should be weighed

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Questions 42

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

Options:

A.

divide the screen width by the screen length

B.

multiply the aspect ratio by the screen height

C.

substitute the width or height in the formula

D.

divide the screen width by the screen height

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Questions 43

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 44

Why is proper weight distribution in a rack important?

Options:

A.

so the AV technicians do not strain themselves installing gear

B.

so the rack does not tip over

C.

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

D.

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

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Questions 45

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 46

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 47

What should you do with equipment manuals and software documentation? (Choose all that apply.)

Options:

A.

Leave a copy with the AV rack

B.

Leave a copy in the storage closet

C.

Arrange them in alphabetical order

D.

Arrange them by function

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Questions 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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 53

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

Options:

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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Questions 54

A spot meter is used to take ___ light measurements.

Options:

A.

projected

B.

incident

C.

task

D.

reflected

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Questions 55

Where are tall equipment racks usually mounted?

Options:

A.

To a wall

B.

To the floor

C.

To the ceiling

D.

Equipment racks can't be mounted

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Questions 56

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 57

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

Options:

A.

4 V

B.

0.3 V

C.

7.5 V

D.

3.3 V

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Questions 58

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 59

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 60

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 61

What type of rack would you use for a room with limited space for servicing equipment?

Options:

A.

Fixed stand-alone

B.

Portable

C.

Wall-mounted

D.

Slide out

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Questions 62

Exceeding the pulling tension can stretch a cable and change its _____.

Options:

A.

plenum rating

B.

electrical properties

C.

bend radius

D.

length

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Questions 63

Which of the following tasks should be done when you arrive on the jobsite for an installation?

Options:

A.

Plot the cable routes using site survey documentation

B.

Begin to assemble all of the AV racks

C.

Create an inventory list of everything you will need

D.

Install mounts and mount substructures

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Questions 64

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 65

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 66

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 67

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 68

Transmission is defined as sound energy that is _____.

Options:

A.

reflected through a partition

B.

absorbed and reflected

C.

remaining in the space

D.

not reflected or absorbed

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Questions 69

A high pass filter is typically used during equalization for ___.

Options:

A.

Eliminating potential hissing sounds in the system.

B.

Removing rumble from an HVAC system.

C.

Adding emphasis to the lower frequency range.

D.

Adding hum to the system.

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Questions 70

Worldwide, most HD television channels broadcast in ____.

Options:

A.

1280x720

B.

1080i

C.

720p

D.

1080p

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Questions 71

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

Options:

A.

cardioid

B.

hypercardioid

C.

tri-directional

D.

dynamic

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Questions 72

Which LAN topology connects devices to a central point?

Options:

A.

Star

B.

Mesh

C.

Bus

D.

Ring

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Questions 73

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 74

How do you determine bolt depth?

Options:

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

D.

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

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Questions 75

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 76

The key elements of a project should be driven by:

Options:

A.

The cost of materials

B.

The overall budget

C.

The client's need

D.

The deadline for completion

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Questions 77

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

Options:

A.

Snout

B.

Tape measure

C.

Mouse

D.

Fish tape

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Questions 78

What devices can interfere with DECT 6.0 wireless microphones?

Options:

A.

Laptops with Wireless network cards

B.

Cordless phones

C.

Wireless routers

D.

Bluetooth devices

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Questions 79

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 80

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 81

How many conductors (pins) do most XLR connectors have?

Options:

A.

Three

B.

Four

C.

Five

D.

Two

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Questions 82

What does the first number in an aspect ratio represent?

Options:

A.

Depth

B.

Height

C.

Width

D.

Length

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Questions 83

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 84

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 85

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 is:

Options:

A.

The customer can easily use the touch panel with little explanation

B.

The customer requires intensive training on how to use the touch panel

C.

The customer thinks the panel looks cool

D.

The customer wants only a few changes

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Questions 86

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 87

What does the impedance of a loudspeaker depend upon?

Options:

A.

frequency

B.

directionality

C.

sensitivity specification

D.

driver type

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Questions 88

A handheld wireless microphone has an integrated transmitter and _____.

Options:

A.

DSP

B.

microphone

C.

belt clip

D.

headset

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Questions 89

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 90

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

Options:

A.

Identifying each end of a cable in a bundle

B.

Identify the type of a specific cable

C.

Determining if a circuit uses AC or DC power

D.

Determining how long a cable run is

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Questions 91

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 92

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 93

Why are the cables twisted in twisted pair cables?

Options:

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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Questions 94

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 95

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

Options:

A.

Exceeding the load limit

B.

Improperly placing bolts

C.

Installing a mount directly to a ceiling tile

D.

Connecting a mount to blocking

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Questions 96

What is the measurement for frequency?

Options:

A.

DC

B.

Wavelength

C.

Hertz

D.

AC

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Questions 97

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 98

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 99

The two Ethernet standards for an 8-pin modular connector (sometimes called an RJ45) termination are:

Options:

A.

RJ45A and RJ45B

B.

E423A and E423B

C.

RJ45B and RJ11A

D.

T568A and T568B

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Questions 100

A logarithm can be defined as the _____.

Options:

A.

one-to-one relationship between units shown and units represented

B.

difference of sound pressure level from the threshold of hearing

C.

intensity of sensation proportional to the intensity of the stimulus

D.

number of times the numeral 10 must be multiplied by itself to get a certain value

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Questions 101

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 102

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 103

Rigid rear projection screens should be:

Options:

A.

transported horizontally

B.

mounted with either side facing the audience

C.

held in position in the wall by brackets or millwork trim

D.

rolled to reduce wrinkles and tears

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Questions 104

Which one of these is an unsafe lift practice?

Options:

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

D.

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

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Questions 105

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 106

SDI signals are usually transported using _____ connectors.

Options:

A.

RCA

B.

BNC

C.

HDMI

D.

DVI-D

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Questions 107

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 108

_____ prevent loud signals from being too loud.

Options:

A.

Compressors

B.

Filters

C.

Limiters

D.

Expanders

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Questions 109

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 110

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 111

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 112

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

Options:

A.

Structural drawings

B.

Mechanical drawings

C.

Electrical drawings

D.

System drawings

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Questions 113

You have a cable with a part number "RGB5C-25-CM." What is the wire gauge of this cable?

Options:

A.

25 AWG

B.

5 AWG

C.

25 cm

D.

250 AWG

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Questions 114

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 115

A 1080p HDTV signal with a frame rate of 30Hz will reproduce images at:

Options:

A.

30 lines interlaced

B.

30 frames per minute

C.

30 lines per scan

D.

30 frames per second

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Questions 116

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

Options:

A.

The client's vision for the finished system

B.

Details of the system as finally installed

C.

Original system design specification

D.

Mechanical drawings

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Questions 117

What is the function of a back box?

Options:

A.

It keeps sound contained into a single room

B.

It transmits sound to adjoining areas through the ceiling space

C.

It limits the low frequency response of the loudspeaker

D.

It helps hold the wires stable as you crimp butt splices onto them

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Questions 118

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

Options:

A.

180lbs (82 kg)

B.

90lbs (41 kg)

C.

450lbs (204 kg)

D.

270lbs (122 kg)

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Questions 119

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 120

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

Options:

A.

Component

B.

RGBS

C.

Composite

D.

RGBHV

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Questions 121

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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Questions 122

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

Options:

A.

Power distribution system

B.

Isolated ground system

C.

Supplemental ground system

D.

Individual branch circuit

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Questions 123

What Viewing Category applies to a space used for medical imagery?

Options:

A.

ADM

B.

BDM

C.

Both ADM and BDM

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Questions 124

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

Options:

A.

volume level

B.

stereo level

C.

dynamic range

D.

frequency range

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Questions 125

An audio signal level that goes up to about 100V is _____ level.

Options:

A.

professional line

B.

consumer line

C.

mic

D.

loudspeaker

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Questions 126

_____ 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 127

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 128

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 129

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 130

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 131

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 132

The most common type of Viewing Category is __________.

Options:

A.

Analytical Decision Making (ADM)

B.

Basic Decision Making (BDM)

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Questions 133

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 134

Heat shrink tubing is used to:

Options:

A.

stabilize cable assemblies where the connector joins the cable

B.

Terminate a cable that is no longer in use

C.

Protect the cable from fire damage

D.

Add length to a cable that was terminated improperly

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Questions 135

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

Options:

A.

Placement of

B.

Impedance of

C.

Wiring scheme for

D.

Voltage level to

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Questions 136

_____ is the distance in meters between two corresponding points of two consecutive cycles.

Options:

A.

Magnitude

B.

Amplitude

C.

Frequency

D.

Wavelength

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Questions 137

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

Options:

A.

65 ohms

B.

125 ohms

C.

8 ohms

D.

138 ohms

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Questions 138

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 139

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 140

In a dynamic microphone, there is a(n) _____ attached to a diaphragm and placed in a permanent magnetic field.

Options:

A.

electret

B.

coil of wire

C.

condenser

D.

ribbon

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Questions 141

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 142

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 143

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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Exam Code: CTS-I
Exam Name: Certified Technology Specialist – Installation
Last Update: Aug 14, 2025
Questions: 477

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