EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
A quick and accurate means to estimate dimensions of a commercial space during a site
inspection would be to _____?
A) Count the number of ceiling tiles in a drop tile installation
B) Pace off number of steps across the room using an average of 3' (1m) per step
C) Utilize your arm span to measure the walls using an average of 5' 6" (1.5m)
D) Estimate based upon the number of fire sprinklers CORRECT ANS-Count the number of
ceiling tiles in a drop tile installation
A client requires a new boardroom. The sales person and engineer are sent to the premises to
survey the facility and discuss the opportunity with the client. This process is best described
as a ____
A) Cost Analysis
B) Functional Analysis
C) Needs Analysis
D) Control Analysis CORRECT ANS-Needs Analysis
When designing a client's new training room, the MOST important information would come
from the
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
A) client's checklist of preferred equipment
B) end-user descriptions of how the room will be utilized
C) architectural drawings of the building
D) feedback from the benchmarking site visit CORRECT ANS-B) end-user descriptions of
how the room will be utilized
When establishing initial contact with a client, try to develop a relationship early on with the:
CORRECT ANS-Stakeholders
When creating an AV solution for a client, the first step should be CORRECT ANS-Gathering
application requirements
AV professionals determine the end user's needs by examining three things: the required
applications, the tasks, and the:
A) Overall design concept
B) Budget
C) Technologies
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
D) Functions to support the applications CORRECT ANS-Functions to support the
applications
What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is?
A) Clap your hands and listen for an echo
B) Ask the client if anyone has complained that the room is too noisy
C) Use an RT60 meter
D) Use a DB SPL meter CORRECT ANS-Use an RT60 meter
__ is the process of examining methods, techniques, and principles from peer organizations
and facilities.
A) Schematic Design
B) Punching a system
C) Benchmarking
D) Schematic Design CORRECT ANS-C) Benchmarking
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
When working with a client what should be AVOIDED to ensure that you are communicating
effectively?
A) Using diagrams and drawings as a reference
B) Industry slang terms and jargon
C) Plain language
D) Demonstrating abstract concepts with real life examples CORRECT ANS-Industry slang
terms and jargon
Prior to conducting a needs analysis for a new project, a coworker tells the AV designer what
equipment package they know will work. What should the designer do with this information?
A) Contact the client about the equipment package.
B) Price out the equipment package to present to the client.
C) Setup a demonstration to show the functionality of the equipment package.
with Complete Solutions
A quick and accurate means to estimate dimensions of a commercial space during a site
inspection would be to _____?
A) Count the number of ceiling tiles in a drop tile installation
B) Pace off number of steps across the room using an average of 3' (1m) per step
C) Utilize your arm span to measure the walls using an average of 5' 6" (1.5m)
D) Estimate based upon the number of fire sprinklers CORRECT ANS-Count the number of
ceiling tiles in a drop tile installation
A client requires a new boardroom. The sales person and engineer are sent to the premises to
survey the facility and discuss the opportunity with the client. This process is best described
as a ____
A) Cost Analysis
B) Functional Analysis
C) Needs Analysis
D) Control Analysis CORRECT ANS-Needs Analysis
When designing a client's new training room, the MOST important information would come
from the
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
A) client's checklist of preferred equipment
B) end-user descriptions of how the room will be utilized
C) architectural drawings of the building
D) feedback from the benchmarking site visit CORRECT ANS-B) end-user descriptions of
how the room will be utilized
When establishing initial contact with a client, try to develop a relationship early on with the:
CORRECT ANS-Stakeholders
When creating an AV solution for a client, the first step should be CORRECT ANS-Gathering
application requirements
AV professionals determine the end user's needs by examining three things: the required
applications, the tasks, and the:
A) Overall design concept
B) Budget
C) Technologies
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
D) Functions to support the applications CORRECT ANS-Functions to support the
applications
What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is?
A) Clap your hands and listen for an echo
B) Ask the client if anyone has complained that the room is too noisy
C) Use an RT60 meter
D) Use a DB SPL meter CORRECT ANS-Use an RT60 meter
__ is the process of examining methods, techniques, and principles from peer organizations
and facilities.
A) Schematic Design
B) Punching a system
C) Benchmarking
D) Schematic Design CORRECT ANS-C) Benchmarking
, EXAM: AVIXA CTS| 421 Sample Questions & AV Math
with Complete Solutions
When working with a client what should be AVOIDED to ensure that you are communicating
effectively?
A) Using diagrams and drawings as a reference
B) Industry slang terms and jargon
C) Plain language
D) Demonstrating abstract concepts with real life examples CORRECT ANS-Industry slang
terms and jargon
Prior to conducting a needs analysis for a new project, a coworker tells the AV designer what
equipment package they know will work. What should the designer do with this information?
A) Contact the client about the equipment package.
B) Price out the equipment package to present to the client.
C) Setup a demonstration to show the functionality of the equipment package.
