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What does a sightline study determine? - CORRECT ANSWER-to determine the most
appropriate seating layout and screen position
A ____ server keeps track of all the equipment that is on your network and assigns the
equipment names so you can easily connect to them. - CORRECT ANSWER-DNS-
domain name system
An AV system is best defined as two or more pieces of equipment that _____. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Are designed to work together to meet a communication need
What is a macro in a control system? - CORRECT ANSWER-A group of functions
activated by a single control input
If an electronic frequency falls outside of a circuit's bandwidth, that frequency will be
____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Lost
If the brightness level of a display is too high, the black areas of the image will appear
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-gray
Audio signals may be purposely delayed in sound reinforcement applications to ensure
that _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Multiple sound sources will reach listeners at the
same time.
What is a mix-minus system? - CORRECT ANSWER-A sound reinforcement system
where each listener hears a mix of the microphone signals, minus the closest
microphone(s).
The area of illumination increases four times when the distance between the light
source and the illuminated area is _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-doubled
What is a throw distance? - CORRECT ANSWER-The distance between the screen and
the projector.
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A distribution amplifier is used to ____ - CORRECT ANSWER-Split one input into
multiple isolated outputs, each with the same signal level.
What type of connectors are pictured below? - CORRECT ANSWER-Euroblock
connectors designed with screws to secure the conductors.
What type of circuit is illustrated in the graphic below? - CORRECT ANSWER-Series
The three variables that define what a color looks like are - CORRECT ANSWER-Hue,
Saturation, value(brightness)
What is a mirror-like image of sound energy that reflects most energy back in a single
direction? - CORRECT ANSWER-Specular reflection
What type of microphone polar pattern is pictured below? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bidirectional
The dimensions of antennas used for RF transmission are directly related to the _____.
- CORRECT ANSWER-Carrier Frequency
To perform _____ upon an audio signal is to reduce its amplitude, or strength. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Attenuation
If the resolution of an image is increased, and sampling rate remains the same, the
signal bandwidth _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-increases
Which type of microphone requires phantom power to operate? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Condenser
As the gain of a screen increases, the ____ decreases. - CORRECT ANSWER-The
width or height of the viewing cone
What is the purpose of a wall wash in a three-point lighting system? - CORRECT
ANSWER-It lights the background and adds depth
A string's vibration or loudspeaker cone's movement pushing air molecules forward
demonstrates how sound waves are _____. - CORRECT ANSWER-generated
A signal transmitted at the proper level will _____ over distance. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Decrease in signal strength or amplitude
Which video connectors can be found on digital computer monitors? - CORRECT
ANSWER-HDMI, Displayport, DVI
When designers use dark materials to darken a room, they are using light's quality of
_____. - CORRECT ANSWER-Absorption
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