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What are the four teams that comprise the overall Project Team? ✔Correct answer-Owner, Design,
Installation, and Management
Who would belong to the Design team? ✔Correct answer-Anyone with Consultant in their title
except the moving consultant
Which groups make up the Management Team? ✔Correct answer-Developer, Construction
Manager, and Building Management Agency
The End-User, Facility Manager and Building Committee comprise which team within the Project
Team? ✔Correct answer-Owner
Which group represent the generic roles that are important to the Project process? ✔Correct
answer-Project Managers, Designers and Installers
Which project characteristics must be considered in order to determine which method is best suited
for a particular project? ✔Correct answer-Schedule, Size, Type, Complexity, and Procurement
Requirements
What is an important aspect of funding that has a direct impact on the project process and
design/installation? ✔Correct answer-Technical Support Funding
Whether a construction project is large or small, which milestones must be achieved in a typical
schedule? ✔Correct answer-Programming, Building Design, AV Bid, and Move-In
What type of project is a typical Consultant-Led Design-Bid-Build contract structure good for?
✔Correct answer-Long term projects with extended project cycles
What is the risk in using an OFE/Integrator Installed contract structure? ✔Correct answer-System
and infrastructure design and facility functionality may suffer
What are some of the important project scope and size considerations in selecting an AV provider?
✔Correct answer-Financial Stability, Current Workload, and Company Credentials
What type of document typically includes Project Size Requirements, Corporate Profile, Team
Personnel, and Warranty Response Time? ✔Correct answer-RFQ
a significant difference between the Two-Envelope Bid
Method and the Qualifications- Based Selection Method? ✔Correct answer-Negotiate with the
highest ranking firm to finalize the contract
What is one of the disadvantages of contracting the AV integrator to the electrical
subcontractor? ✔Correct answer-More layers of responsibility and communication
When conducting a complete project bid process, what milestone follows the issuing of the RFP?
✔Correct answer-Pre-Bid Meeting
,Under what circumstances would you likely use an A305-1986 form? ✔Correct answer-Scoring
responses to an RFQ
What is the ideal way to contract an AV integrator? ✔Correct answer-Directly to the Owner
The process of identifying the activities that end-users need to perform, and developing the
functional descriptions of your systems is referred to as:? ✔Correct answer-Needs Analysis
What is the main task of the third Step of the Program Phase of a Project? ✔Correct answer-
Conducting program meetings
What should be included in the written Program Report? ✔Correct answer-...A conceptual and
functional system description
The more accurate means to estimate dimensions of a commercial space during a site inspection
would be to? ✔Correct answer-Count Ceiling Tiles in a drop tile instalation
A client requires a new boardroom. The sales person and engineer are sent to the premises to
measure the facility and talk to the client. At this stage they should be performing a _ ✔Correct
answer-Needs Analysis
Sightlines for audience viewing in a given presentation space can be improved by: ✔Correct
answer-Providing a sloped, or stepped, seating arrangement
After presenting a proposal, what is the correct plan of action for following up with the client?
✔Correct answer-Regularly, until a decision is made
AV professionals determine the end user's needs by examining three things: the required
applications, the tasks, and the: ✔Correct answer-Functions to support the applications
When working with a client to design an AV solution for a new conference center, the client requests
a detailed budget for the equipment and installation. What phase is the project in? ✔Correct
answer-Design phase
The HDTV aspect ratio is equal to which of the following? ✔Correct answer-1.78:1
Please select the appropriate resolution for SXGA. ✔Correct answer-1280 x 1024
The Brightness control adjusts which level? ✔Correct answer-Black Level
For what purpose would the AV technician designate a loopback internet protocol address in the
127.0.0.1 to 127.255.255.254 range in a network configuration? ✔Correct answer-To test the local
device to see if TCP/IP is working on your system
It is important to consider Polar Patterns when____ ✔Correct answer-Selecting Microphones for
use at live events
When training a new user how to operate the solution that has been provided, which of the
following is a best practice? ✔Correct answer-Provide complete user documentation prior to
training
, What is a benefit of offering a free training session for a client with new equipment? ✔Correct
answer-It is a positive approach for a long-term partnership
Which phase comes first in a project? ✔Correct answer-The Program Phase
A dimmer rack with a constant load capability is powering twenty four incandescent lights during a
stage production. The dimmer rack is running on a steady 230VAC supply and averaging
approximately 98 amps draw. Suddenly the line voltage drops to 211VAC. Calculate the expected
amperage draw. ✔Correct answer-90 amps
When terminating a Category 5e cable with an 8P8C (RJ-45) connector, it is best practice to untwist
each wire pair: ✔Correct answer-As little as possible to get each wire to enter the proper channel
in the connector
A camera was installed about 180' (55m) from its 1.5A 12v power supply, the power supply is dead,
and needs replacing. Assuming that the camera can operate normally within +/- 10% of the power
supply voltage, if 18 gauge wire was run initially and an almost 3v drop is present, what is the correct
action? ✔Correct answer-Re-locate the power supply near the camera
There is concern about the noise level in an AV rack room. What weight setting on the SPL meter
should be used to demonstrate that the noise level doesn't require hearing protection at all times?
✔Correct answer-A Weighted
On a new construction project, there is a need to verify that power has been installed in the correct
place. Who should be contacted to verify this information? ✔Correct answer-Project Manager
An audio signal is an _____ representation of a sound ✔Correct answer-Electrical
Any sound reinforcement system consists of two equal parts: the electronic system used
to manipulate the audio signal and ✔Correct answer-The acoustical environment
What type of loudspeaker system is typically made up of speakers strategically
suspended overhead or placed in the ceiling and may use center-to-center overlap? ✔Correct
answer-Cluster
The study of sound-wave motion and sound behavior is the science of ✔Correct answer-The Study
of Acoustics
Which type of sound is most intelligible? ✔Correct answer-Direct sound
Sound that bounces off of many surfaces before reaching the listener is called ______
sound ✔Correct answer-Reverberant
Sound waves have a time relationship to each other known as ✔Correct answer-Phase
When sound waves are 180 degrees out of phase what happens? ✔Correct answer-Phase
cancellation
Decibels are always expressed as a(n) ______ of two quantities. ✔Correct answer-Ratio
ANSWERS|LATEST UPDATE|GUARANTEED TO PASS
What are the four teams that comprise the overall Project Team? ✔Correct answer-Owner, Design,
Installation, and Management
Who would belong to the Design team? ✔Correct answer-Anyone with Consultant in their title
except the moving consultant
Which groups make up the Management Team? ✔Correct answer-Developer, Construction
Manager, and Building Management Agency
The End-User, Facility Manager and Building Committee comprise which team within the Project
Team? ✔Correct answer-Owner
Which group represent the generic roles that are important to the Project process? ✔Correct
answer-Project Managers, Designers and Installers
Which project characteristics must be considered in order to determine which method is best suited
for a particular project? ✔Correct answer-Schedule, Size, Type, Complexity, and Procurement
Requirements
What is an important aspect of funding that has a direct impact on the project process and
design/installation? ✔Correct answer-Technical Support Funding
Whether a construction project is large or small, which milestones must be achieved in a typical
schedule? ✔Correct answer-Programming, Building Design, AV Bid, and Move-In
What type of project is a typical Consultant-Led Design-Bid-Build contract structure good for?
✔Correct answer-Long term projects with extended project cycles
What is the risk in using an OFE/Integrator Installed contract structure? ✔Correct answer-System
and infrastructure design and facility functionality may suffer
What are some of the important project scope and size considerations in selecting an AV provider?
✔Correct answer-Financial Stability, Current Workload, and Company Credentials
What type of document typically includes Project Size Requirements, Corporate Profile, Team
Personnel, and Warranty Response Time? ✔Correct answer-RFQ
a significant difference between the Two-Envelope Bid
Method and the Qualifications- Based Selection Method? ✔Correct answer-Negotiate with the
highest ranking firm to finalize the contract
What is one of the disadvantages of contracting the AV integrator to the electrical
subcontractor? ✔Correct answer-More layers of responsibility and communication
When conducting a complete project bid process, what milestone follows the issuing of the RFP?
✔Correct answer-Pre-Bid Meeting
,Under what circumstances would you likely use an A305-1986 form? ✔Correct answer-Scoring
responses to an RFQ
What is the ideal way to contract an AV integrator? ✔Correct answer-Directly to the Owner
The process of identifying the activities that end-users need to perform, and developing the
functional descriptions of your systems is referred to as:? ✔Correct answer-Needs Analysis
What is the main task of the third Step of the Program Phase of a Project? ✔Correct answer-
Conducting program meetings
What should be included in the written Program Report? ✔Correct answer-...A conceptual and
functional system description
The more accurate means to estimate dimensions of a commercial space during a site inspection
would be to? ✔Correct answer-Count Ceiling Tiles in a drop tile instalation
A client requires a new boardroom. The sales person and engineer are sent to the premises to
measure the facility and talk to the client. At this stage they should be performing a _ ✔Correct
answer-Needs Analysis
Sightlines for audience viewing in a given presentation space can be improved by: ✔Correct
answer-Providing a sloped, or stepped, seating arrangement
After presenting a proposal, what is the correct plan of action for following up with the client?
✔Correct answer-Regularly, until a decision is made
AV professionals determine the end user's needs by examining three things: the required
applications, the tasks, and the: ✔Correct answer-Functions to support the applications
When working with a client to design an AV solution for a new conference center, the client requests
a detailed budget for the equipment and installation. What phase is the project in? ✔Correct
answer-Design phase
The HDTV aspect ratio is equal to which of the following? ✔Correct answer-1.78:1
Please select the appropriate resolution for SXGA. ✔Correct answer-1280 x 1024
The Brightness control adjusts which level? ✔Correct answer-Black Level
For what purpose would the AV technician designate a loopback internet protocol address in the
127.0.0.1 to 127.255.255.254 range in a network configuration? ✔Correct answer-To test the local
device to see if TCP/IP is working on your system
It is important to consider Polar Patterns when____ ✔Correct answer-Selecting Microphones for
use at live events
When training a new user how to operate the solution that has been provided, which of the
following is a best practice? ✔Correct answer-Provide complete user documentation prior to
training
, What is a benefit of offering a free training session for a client with new equipment? ✔Correct
answer-It is a positive approach for a long-term partnership
Which phase comes first in a project? ✔Correct answer-The Program Phase
A dimmer rack with a constant load capability is powering twenty four incandescent lights during a
stage production. The dimmer rack is running on a steady 230VAC supply and averaging
approximately 98 amps draw. Suddenly the line voltage drops to 211VAC. Calculate the expected
amperage draw. ✔Correct answer-90 amps
When terminating a Category 5e cable with an 8P8C (RJ-45) connector, it is best practice to untwist
each wire pair: ✔Correct answer-As little as possible to get each wire to enter the proper channel
in the connector
A camera was installed about 180' (55m) from its 1.5A 12v power supply, the power supply is dead,
and needs replacing. Assuming that the camera can operate normally within +/- 10% of the power
supply voltage, if 18 gauge wire was run initially and an almost 3v drop is present, what is the correct
action? ✔Correct answer-Re-locate the power supply near the camera
There is concern about the noise level in an AV rack room. What weight setting on the SPL meter
should be used to demonstrate that the noise level doesn't require hearing protection at all times?
✔Correct answer-A Weighted
On a new construction project, there is a need to verify that power has been installed in the correct
place. Who should be contacted to verify this information? ✔Correct answer-Project Manager
An audio signal is an _____ representation of a sound ✔Correct answer-Electrical
Any sound reinforcement system consists of two equal parts: the electronic system used
to manipulate the audio signal and ✔Correct answer-The acoustical environment
What type of loudspeaker system is typically made up of speakers strategically
suspended overhead or placed in the ceiling and may use center-to-center overlap? ✔Correct
answer-Cluster
The study of sound-wave motion and sound behavior is the science of ✔Correct answer-The Study
of Acoustics
Which type of sound is most intelligible? ✔Correct answer-Direct sound
Sound that bounces off of many surfaces before reaching the listener is called ______
sound ✔Correct answer-Reverberant
Sound waves have a time relationship to each other known as ✔Correct answer-Phase
When sound waves are 180 degrees out of phase what happens? ✔Correct answer-Phase
cancellation
Decibels are always expressed as a(n) ______ of two quantities. ✔Correct answer-Ratio
