AVIXA CTS Sample Questions
On Friday afternoons. - As part of regular system maintenance, when is the BEST time to update
device firmware?
-On Friday afternoons.
-As soon as updates are available.
-Device firmware should never be updated after system sign-off.
-After coordination with the client, and when the system will be available for an extended period of time
Design phase - 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. In what phase does this occur?
-Design phase
-Program phase
-Bidding phase
-Installation phase
Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source - While
surveying a conference room for a system upgrade, an engineer measures 55 dB SPL A-wtd of ambient
noise when the room is empty. How should they proceed? -Add voice lift to the system proposal
-Add more loudspeakers to the system proposal
-Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source
-Do nothing, this level of ambient noise is well within system tolerance
Use an RT60 meter - What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is?
-Clap your hands and listen for an echo
-Ask the client if anyone has complained that the room is too noisy
-Use an RT60 meter
-Use a DB SPL meter
Site survey - The correct time to discuss visible finishes for wall plates, surface mount speakers,
and wall mounted screen casings is during the:
,-Ordering
-Installation
-Site survey
-Contract award
Divisible room - A client needs to add videoconferencing functionality for high-level, private
meetings. Which of following planned space types should you advise be ruled out?
-Divisible room
-Boardroom
-Conference room -Classroom
The Design Phase - Which phase of an AV project comes immediately AFTER the Program Phase? -
The Design Phase
-Project Planning and Coordination Phase
-The Verification Phase
-The Documentation Phase
Detailed list of equipment - Which is NOT presented in the program report: -Executive Summary -
Detailed list of equipment -Budgets
-Infrastructure Considerations
An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process. - When
preparing an executive summary what should be included for submittal to the client?
-A deep dive, including full technical specficiation, of all equipment to be used in the design.
-An estimation of how many change orders might be required if the client doesn't use your design.
-References to new and emerging technologies that should be considered for future spaces.
-An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process.
Additive color system - Which system is used to show colors from a video display?
, -Additive color system -Subtractive color system -Plus/minus color system -Recover color system
25 db - An installed audio system should be AT LEAST __________ above the ambient noise floor.
-5 dB
-25 dB
-45 dB
-75 dB
RS-232 - A device is controlled using the pictured cable. What is the MOST LIKELY method of
controlling this device?
-IR
-RF
-RS-232
-Network
5:1 - The minimum load safety rating for mounting audio visual equipment is:
-3:1
-5:1
-8:1
-10:1
Black Level - The brightness controls on a display adjusts which level?
-Black Level
-Chroma Level
-Hue
-White Level
On Friday afternoons. - As part of regular system maintenance, when is the BEST time to update
device firmware?
-On Friday afternoons.
-As soon as updates are available.
-Device firmware should never be updated after system sign-off.
-After coordination with the client, and when the system will be available for an extended period of time
Design phase - 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. In what phase does this occur?
-Design phase
-Program phase
-Bidding phase
-Installation phase
Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source - While
surveying a conference room for a system upgrade, an engineer measures 55 dB SPL A-wtd of ambient
noise when the room is empty. How should they proceed? -Add voice lift to the system proposal
-Add more loudspeakers to the system proposal
-Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source
-Do nothing, this level of ambient noise is well within system tolerance
Use an RT60 meter - What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is?
-Clap your hands and listen for an echo
-Ask the client if anyone has complained that the room is too noisy
-Use an RT60 meter
-Use a DB SPL meter
Site survey - The correct time to discuss visible finishes for wall plates, surface mount speakers,
and wall mounted screen casings is during the:
,-Ordering
-Installation
-Site survey
-Contract award
Divisible room - A client needs to add videoconferencing functionality for high-level, private
meetings. Which of following planned space types should you advise be ruled out?
-Divisible room
-Boardroom
-Conference room -Classroom
The Design Phase - Which phase of an AV project comes immediately AFTER the Program Phase? -
The Design Phase
-Project Planning and Coordination Phase
-The Verification Phase
-The Documentation Phase
Detailed list of equipment - Which is NOT presented in the program report: -Executive Summary -
Detailed list of equipment -Budgets
-Infrastructure Considerations
An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process. - When
preparing an executive summary what should be included for submittal to the client?
-A deep dive, including full technical specficiation, of all equipment to be used in the design.
-An estimation of how many change orders might be required if the client doesn't use your design.
-References to new and emerging technologies that should be considered for future spaces.
-An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process.
Additive color system - Which system is used to show colors from a video display?
, -Additive color system -Subtractive color system -Plus/minus color system -Recover color system
25 db - An installed audio system should be AT LEAST __________ above the ambient noise floor.
-5 dB
-25 dB
-45 dB
-75 dB
RS-232 - A device is controlled using the pictured cable. What is the MOST LIKELY method of
controlling this device?
-IR
-RF
-RS-232
-Network
5:1 - The minimum load safety rating for mounting audio visual equipment is:
-3:1
-5:1
-8:1
-10:1
Black Level - The brightness controls on a display adjusts which level?
-Black Level
-Chroma Level
-Hue
-White Level
