CE 611 COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ On a new construction project, there is a need to verify that power has been
installed in the correctplace. Who should be contacted first to verify this
information?.
Answer: Project Manager
◍ What is the real problem if the far end of a teleconferencing system
complains that they can hear an echo.
Answer: Lack of proper echo cancelling at the near end
◍ Professional Engineer (PE).
Answer: Licensed engineer providing professional services.
◍ A project manager is in the middle of a 9-week project. The BEST method
for evaluating job progress isto determine the?.
Answer: Percentage of tasks completed
◍ Many venues are equipped with fluorescent lighting, which may have
limitations for AV applications for the following reasons..
Answer: They may interfere with infrared receivers and require dimmable
Ballasts (A device placed in line with the load to limit the amount of current
in an electrical circuit).
◍ Solar Orientation.
Answer: Excellent sun exposure, avoiding obstacles (tall buildings,
evergreen trees, hills). South-facing sites or south slopes are generally
preferred.
◍ Revision History Block.
, Answer: Records changes to a drawing.
◍ After reviewing the vendor's response to a client's Request for Proposal
(RFP), how does the clientdetermine the best value?.
Answer: Consider the price, quality, approach, and ability of vendor to
fulfill the contract
◍ What type of diagram or drawing is pictured in the exhibit?.
Answer: A Block Diagram
◍ What typically causes Alien Crosstalk (AXT) in a network system?.
Answer: UTP cables are bundled with other low voltage UTP cables.
◍ What would mechanical drawings be used to determine on a site visit?.
Answer: Locations of heating, plumbing and ventilation in a venue.
◍ Elevation.
Answer: 2D exterior view of building.
◍ Master Format.
Answer: Published by CSI, a master list of numbers and titles for organizing
construction work results, requirements, products, and activities. Six-digit
system (e.g., 04 05 19 for Masonry Anchorage and Reinforcing).
Material-based.
◍ Vertical Datum.
Answer: Zero-elevation reference for elevations.
◍ The HDTV aspect ratio is expressed as:?.
Answer: 1.78:1
◍ The biggest disadvantages to using wireless network access are:?.
Answer: Range, reliability, speed and security
◍ Details.
Answer: Enlarged views of specific components.
◍ What is the BEST PRACTICE for deciding between unbalanced and
balanced audio cables?.
, Answer: Use balanced for all cables
◍ Leveling.
Answer: Process of determining the height of one level relative to another.
◍ Materials & Methods.
Answer: Structural systems (concrete, steel, wood), enclosure methods
(roofing, building envelope), interior/exterior finishes.
◍ A display has a problem with the intensity and hue of color information.
Which tool should be used tocheck this?.
Answer: Vectorscope
◍ Sheet Blocks.
Answer: Grouped informational areas on drawing sheets.
◍ What drawback is there when utilizing 5-wire RGBHV in place of a VGA
Cable?.
Answer: DDC will not pass along RGBHV 5-wire
◍ Roof Drain (RD).
Answer: Screened opening for drainage.
◍ When training a new user how to operate the AV solution that has been
provided, which of thefollowing is considered a BEST PRACTICE?.
Answer: Demonstrate the system from power-up
◍ When interviewing job candidates, it is illegal to ask about?.
Answer: Religious affiliation
◍ Why is it important to document all changes or update activities on an AV
system whenever they areperformed?.
Answer: To manage and maintain the system successfully over time
◍ When considering sightline and seating parameters for a venue, the AV
professional must remember that the average seated eye height is?.
Answer: 4 inches (100 mm) less than the average seated head height.
◍ When installing an audiovisual system, a user connects a laptop to an HDMI
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ On a new construction project, there is a need to verify that power has been
installed in the correctplace. Who should be contacted first to verify this
information?.
Answer: Project Manager
◍ What is the real problem if the far end of a teleconferencing system
complains that they can hear an echo.
Answer: Lack of proper echo cancelling at the near end
◍ Professional Engineer (PE).
Answer: Licensed engineer providing professional services.
◍ A project manager is in the middle of a 9-week project. The BEST method
for evaluating job progress isto determine the?.
Answer: Percentage of tasks completed
◍ Many venues are equipped with fluorescent lighting, which may have
limitations for AV applications for the following reasons..
Answer: They may interfere with infrared receivers and require dimmable
Ballasts (A device placed in line with the load to limit the amount of current
in an electrical circuit).
◍ Solar Orientation.
Answer: Excellent sun exposure, avoiding obstacles (tall buildings,
evergreen trees, hills). South-facing sites or south slopes are generally
preferred.
◍ Revision History Block.
, Answer: Records changes to a drawing.
◍ After reviewing the vendor's response to a client's Request for Proposal
(RFP), how does the clientdetermine the best value?.
Answer: Consider the price, quality, approach, and ability of vendor to
fulfill the contract
◍ What type of diagram or drawing is pictured in the exhibit?.
Answer: A Block Diagram
◍ What typically causes Alien Crosstalk (AXT) in a network system?.
Answer: UTP cables are bundled with other low voltage UTP cables.
◍ What would mechanical drawings be used to determine on a site visit?.
Answer: Locations of heating, plumbing and ventilation in a venue.
◍ Elevation.
Answer: 2D exterior view of building.
◍ Master Format.
Answer: Published by CSI, a master list of numbers and titles for organizing
construction work results, requirements, products, and activities. Six-digit
system (e.g., 04 05 19 for Masonry Anchorage and Reinforcing).
Material-based.
◍ Vertical Datum.
Answer: Zero-elevation reference for elevations.
◍ The HDTV aspect ratio is expressed as:?.
Answer: 1.78:1
◍ The biggest disadvantages to using wireless network access are:?.
Answer: Range, reliability, speed and security
◍ Details.
Answer: Enlarged views of specific components.
◍ What is the BEST PRACTICE for deciding between unbalanced and
balanced audio cables?.
, Answer: Use balanced for all cables
◍ Leveling.
Answer: Process of determining the height of one level relative to another.
◍ Materials & Methods.
Answer: Structural systems (concrete, steel, wood), enclosure methods
(roofing, building envelope), interior/exterior finishes.
◍ A display has a problem with the intensity and hue of color information.
Which tool should be used tocheck this?.
Answer: Vectorscope
◍ Sheet Blocks.
Answer: Grouped informational areas on drawing sheets.
◍ What drawback is there when utilizing 5-wire RGBHV in place of a VGA
Cable?.
Answer: DDC will not pass along RGBHV 5-wire
◍ Roof Drain (RD).
Answer: Screened opening for drainage.
◍ When training a new user how to operate the AV solution that has been
provided, which of thefollowing is considered a BEST PRACTICE?.
Answer: Demonstrate the system from power-up
◍ When interviewing job candidates, it is illegal to ask about?.
Answer: Religious affiliation
◍ Why is it important to document all changes or update activities on an AV
system whenever they areperformed?.
Answer: To manage and maintain the system successfully over time
◍ When considering sightline and seating parameters for a venue, the AV
professional must remember that the average seated eye height is?.
Answer: 4 inches (100 mm) less than the average seated head height.
◍ When installing an audiovisual system, a user connects a laptop to an HDMI
