AVIXA CTS-I STUDY QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
1. Conducing Pre installation Activities/Evaluate Overall Facility Condia During a
technical site survey for an installation with a display, informaion gathered should
include:
A. Color of the walls
B. Receptionist name and phone number
C. Ceiling height and construction method
D. Rules governing use of the freight elevator - ANSWER-C. Ceiling height and
construction method
[Conducting Site Rough-In/ First-Fix/Mount Substructure]
When mounting a 34kg (75lb) projector with a 7kg (15lb) mount, the substructure should
be able to support a minimum weight of:
A. 82kg (1801b)
B. 41kg (90lb)
C. 204kg (450lb)
D. 122kg (270lb) - ANSWER-C. 204kg (450lb)
3. [Installing Audiovisual Systems/Prepare Audiovisual Rack]
Where should you place the wireless microphone receiver antenna in a rack assembly?
A. Line of sight to the transmitter
B. Inside the transmitter room
C. In the front of the rack
D. At the rear of the rack - ANSWER-C. In the front of the rack
4. [Performing Systems Closeout/Provide Training on Equipment Operation]
When training a customer on the operation of a touch-panel interface, an example that
the GUI is a good design that meets the customer's needs is:
A. The customer can easily use the touch panel with little explanation
B. The customer requires intensive training on how to use the touch panel
C. The customer thinks the panel looks cool
D. The customer wants only a few changes - ANSWER-A. The customer can easily use
the touch panel with little explanation
1. Before developing a project plan, it is important to:
A. Make sure the client has made a deposit payment
,B. Have a clear understanding of the scope of work
C. Order the AV equipment needed
D. List all the teams that will work on the project - ANSWER-B. Have a clear
understanding of the scope of work
2. A scope statement should include:
A. Only the items within the project scope
B. Only the items within the deliverable scope
C. All the tasks that have to be performed
D. Both in-scope and out-of-scope items - ANSWER-D. Both in-scope and out-of-scope
items
3. The key elements of a project should be driven by:
A. The cost of materials
B. The overall budget
C. The client's need
D. The deadline for completion - ANSWER-C. The client's need
4. What is a dependency within a project task schedule?
A. A task that cannot begin before another task has been completed
B. A task that must be completed by a specific date
C. A task that will be required if specific conditions occur at the project site
D. An optional task that the client can determine is needed once the project is underway
- ANSWER-A. A task that cannot begin before another task has been completed
5. Project budget refers to which of the following?
A. The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the
project
B. The total amount that the client has paid the AV company for the project
C. The amount needed for purchasing the materials and supplies
D. The actual cost of labor and materials used to complete the project - ANSWER-A.
The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the
project
6. A primary reason for attending construction meetings is to:
A. Develop a relationship with the other people on the job
B. Identify changes to the original design that will affect the AV installation
C. Find out the project's completion date
D. Submit invoices and other budget documentation - ANSWER-B. Identify changes to
the original design that will affect the AV installation
, 7. In the event of a change in the placement of air-conditioning ducts in a boardroom,
which of the following documents should the AV integrator submit first?
A. Punch/snag/problem list
B. Change order (CO)
C. Request for change (RFC)
D. Request for information (RFI) - ANSWER-D. Request for information (RFI)
8. Which of the following documents should an AV integrator submit in the event that a
manufacturer has discontinued a projector model?
A. Letter of transmittal
B. Progress report (PR)
C. Request for change (RFC)
D. Construction change directive (CCD) - ANSWER-C. Request for change (RFC)
9. The ANSI/AVIXA 2M-2010 Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design
Coordination Processes lays out a procedure for determining the _
A. functions and features that are required to support a given set of tasks
B. project communication that needs to take place on a given project
C. room types that are suitable for a given set of client needs
D. verification tests that should be performed during a given project - ANSWER-B.
project communication that needs to take place on a given project
Which of the following is the AV team likely to perform during new construction?
A. Install the sprinkler system
B. Run cables and install mounts
C. Mount the drop ceiling
D. Build the firewall - ANSWER-B. Run cables and install mounts
2. What is the primary reason an AV installer should attend weekly construction
meetings?
A. Learn about safety requirements
B. Establish relationships with allied trade teams
C. Identify changes that will affect the AV installation
D. Find out when the cafeteria is open - ANSWER-C. Identify changes that will affect
the AV installation
3. Which of the following is the most important consideration during the installation of
AV systems in a client-occupied space?
A. Securing access to any office supplies or tools belonging to the client that may be
useful in completing the installation
ANSWERS (GRADED A+)
1. Conducing Pre installation Activities/Evaluate Overall Facility Condia During a
technical site survey for an installation with a display, informaion gathered should
include:
A. Color of the walls
B. Receptionist name and phone number
C. Ceiling height and construction method
D. Rules governing use of the freight elevator - ANSWER-C. Ceiling height and
construction method
[Conducting Site Rough-In/ First-Fix/Mount Substructure]
When mounting a 34kg (75lb) projector with a 7kg (15lb) mount, the substructure should
be able to support a minimum weight of:
A. 82kg (1801b)
B. 41kg (90lb)
C. 204kg (450lb)
D. 122kg (270lb) - ANSWER-C. 204kg (450lb)
3. [Installing Audiovisual Systems/Prepare Audiovisual Rack]
Where should you place the wireless microphone receiver antenna in a rack assembly?
A. Line of sight to the transmitter
B. Inside the transmitter room
C. In the front of the rack
D. At the rear of the rack - ANSWER-C. In the front of the rack
4. [Performing Systems Closeout/Provide Training on Equipment Operation]
When training a customer on the operation of a touch-panel interface, an example that
the GUI is a good design that meets the customer's needs is:
A. The customer can easily use the touch panel with little explanation
B. The customer requires intensive training on how to use the touch panel
C. The customer thinks the panel looks cool
D. The customer wants only a few changes - ANSWER-A. The customer can easily use
the touch panel with little explanation
1. Before developing a project plan, it is important to:
A. Make sure the client has made a deposit payment
,B. Have a clear understanding of the scope of work
C. Order the AV equipment needed
D. List all the teams that will work on the project - ANSWER-B. Have a clear
understanding of the scope of work
2. A scope statement should include:
A. Only the items within the project scope
B. Only the items within the deliverable scope
C. All the tasks that have to be performed
D. Both in-scope and out-of-scope items - ANSWER-D. Both in-scope and out-of-scope
items
3. The key elements of a project should be driven by:
A. The cost of materials
B. The overall budget
C. The client's need
D. The deadline for completion - ANSWER-C. The client's need
4. What is a dependency within a project task schedule?
A. A task that cannot begin before another task has been completed
B. A task that must be completed by a specific date
C. A task that will be required if specific conditions occur at the project site
D. An optional task that the client can determine is needed once the project is underway
- ANSWER-A. A task that cannot begin before another task has been completed
5. Project budget refers to which of the following?
A. The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the
project
B. The total amount that the client has paid the AV company for the project
C. The amount needed for purchasing the materials and supplies
D. The actual cost of labor and materials used to complete the project - ANSWER-A.
The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the
project
6. A primary reason for attending construction meetings is to:
A. Develop a relationship with the other people on the job
B. Identify changes to the original design that will affect the AV installation
C. Find out the project's completion date
D. Submit invoices and other budget documentation - ANSWER-B. Identify changes to
the original design that will affect the AV installation
, 7. In the event of a change in the placement of air-conditioning ducts in a boardroom,
which of the following documents should the AV integrator submit first?
A. Punch/snag/problem list
B. Change order (CO)
C. Request for change (RFC)
D. Request for information (RFI) - ANSWER-D. Request for information (RFI)
8. Which of the following documents should an AV integrator submit in the event that a
manufacturer has discontinued a projector model?
A. Letter of transmittal
B. Progress report (PR)
C. Request for change (RFC)
D. Construction change directive (CCD) - ANSWER-C. Request for change (RFC)
9. The ANSI/AVIXA 2M-2010 Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design
Coordination Processes lays out a procedure for determining the _
A. functions and features that are required to support a given set of tasks
B. project communication that needs to take place on a given project
C. room types that are suitable for a given set of client needs
D. verification tests that should be performed during a given project - ANSWER-B.
project communication that needs to take place on a given project
Which of the following is the AV team likely to perform during new construction?
A. Install the sprinkler system
B. Run cables and install mounts
C. Mount the drop ceiling
D. Build the firewall - ANSWER-B. Run cables and install mounts
2. What is the primary reason an AV installer should attend weekly construction
meetings?
A. Learn about safety requirements
B. Establish relationships with allied trade teams
C. Identify changes that will affect the AV installation
D. Find out when the cafeteria is open - ANSWER-C. Identify changes that will affect
the AV installation
3. Which of the following is the most important consideration during the installation of
AV systems in a client-occupied space?
A. Securing access to any office supplies or tools belonging to the client that may be
useful in completing the installation
