CTS-D EXAM WITH ALL CORRECT & 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS|UPDATED TO PASS
According to best practice who is the owner's representative on an AV project ✔Correct answer-
Manager or committee to organize communications selected by the owner
Which of the following must be known and considered while designing the user interface of an AV
system ✔Correct answer-The end-users skill level
What steps are required for the AV consultant to provide the program report ✔Correct answer-
Facility survey, end-user interviews, and project requirements
In the bid (tender) process what items should the AV documents RFP detail in order to complete the
scope of work for a given project ✔Correct answer-Qualifications, equipment, and performance
requirements
The most common way to show project schedules task and milestones is by using a ✔Correct
answer-Gantt Chart
During the program phases interviews with the end-user or owner representatives is beneficial in
order to ✔Correct answer-Gain an overview of their vision and how they will use the system.
How does one define project responsibilities and identify AV technology requirements? ✔Correct
answer-Follow the project directory and program report
What information is needed to create a conceptual design including budget estimates? ✔Correct
answer-A needs analysis
An AV integrators documentation that include scope of work, definitions of system, and
responsibilities should be defined in the _______ document. ✔Correct answer-Systems
Specification
What is the primary goal of a needs analysis? ✔Correct answer-Identifying the intended use of the
space.
Which of the following documents need to be the most rigidly adhered to when working on a system
design? ✔Correct answer-Regulatory requirements
In a proposed presentation room with a flat floor and theater style seating, what has the greatest
influence on the visibility of a projector screen ✔Correct answer-Ceiling height
A ball room will be equipped with ceiling mounted loudspeakers for sound reinforcement for a
seated audience. The elevation drawings scale is a 1/4" equals 1'. Use an architect scale, the ceiling
height is 3". What is the actual distance from the finish ceiling to the listeners ear? ✔Correct
answer-1/4"=.25"
3"/.25"=12'
12'-4' =8'
Answer= 8'
,A conference room is 40' x 30' in the ceiling is 10 feet high. Ceiling loudspeakers will be used to cover
the room for speech reinforcement with a target SPL level of 75 dB SPL. The loudspeakers have a
coverage circle diameter of 12 foot. The spacing between loudspeakers is approximately 8.5 foot.
Assuming the ceiling mounted loudspeakers are part of a 70 V distributed system what is the
minimum size power amplifier that should be used? Loudspeaker sensitivity 91 dB SPL at 1 W divided
by 1 AM transformer taps available are 70 V: 60 W 30 W 15 W 7.5 W 100 V: 60 W 30 W 15 W.
✔Correct answer-200 W
If the efficiency rating of an amplifier is 65% and the amplifier draws 7 A at 120 V of alternating
current. What is the heat load it generates ✔Correct answer-2850 BTU/hour
According to best practices what is a safe working load requirements for overhead mounting of a 75
pound projector? ✔Correct answer-375 pounds
A customer needs to interconnect two buildings on their campus. Your AV design requires 4 network
connections between the buildings. What is the smallest conduit that the customer will need to run
between the buildings? ✔Correct answer-1 inch
What is the recommended highest ambient lighting level illuminating a front projector screen within
a videoconferencing space ✔Correct answer-5 foot candles (50 Lux)
Why might you recommend to an A/V client to set up a dynamic host configuration protocol server
system? ✔Correct answer-Reduced possibility of address duplication
Which is an important consideration for AV designers concerning a clients existing wireless network
✔Correct answer-data security/encryption issues
During the design phase of a project that has many network enable AV devices. What will the IT team
need from the AV designer? ✔Correct answer-Device bandwidth requirements
A meeting room requiring speech reinforcement has an ambient sound pressure level reading at 76
decimals. What action should be taken: ✔Correct answer-Designer shall notify client that the
ambient noise will prevent the system from achieving an acceptable loudness level.
What are the characteristics that could affect an RT 60 measurement? ✔Correct answer-
Absorption, Reflection and Diffusion
If your venue is located in an earthquake prone region, what mounting precautions need to be taken
to ensure the safety and security of a persons and property ✔Correct answer-Stabilizer arms, sway
bars, and safety cable should be utilized.
When designing AV control system in a building that requires the fire control system to be integrated,
what is a major concern if the fire alarm initiate? ✔Correct answer-The program audio system is
muted.
Electric shielding is use for what condition? ✔Correct answer-Contain electric and magnetic field at
the source
Which of the following amplifiers would you specified for a 30' x 40' conference room with a 10 foot
ceiling. The requirements are to provide a system with two front speakers, and two zones of ceiling
speakers? ✔Correct answer-4 channel 300 W/ch at 70 V or 4 ohms
, What is the most beneficial result of signal separation in an AV rack design? ✔Correct answer-
Reducing the effects of the EMI
What are advantages to using digital signals over analog signals? ✔Correct answer-The ability to
carry more than one signal type at a time.
One way to plant for future AV expansion in the system is to: ✔Correct answer-Set up initial signal
path and switchers with extra inputs.
What is the best option to reduce cost for value engineering? ✔Correct answer-Use alternative
approaches to streamline the design while maintaining functionality.
Under what circumstances might you advise a client to implement a multipoint videoconferencing
control unit? ✔Correct answer-For distance learning to eight classrooms.
During the _________ phase of design the AV designer needs to help the architect address such
issues as mechanical and electrical equipment placement, as well as sightline issues affecting ceiling
height. ✔Correct answer-Design development
What factors besides the inverse square law of sound must be considered when measuring sound
levels at the venue and filing reports? ✔Correct answer-Absorption, diffusion, reverberant (RT 60),
background noise (NC, or RC)
What type of light, besides light coming directly from the source, must be measured? ✔Correct
answer-Ambient
For measuring the light received at a particular location coming directly from a source, what measure
an instrument should be used? ✔Correct answer-Lux or footcandles with an incident meter.
Using a floor plan, how would the AV designer confirm room dimensions? ✔Correct answer-Use
the scale to measure and convert to feet and meters
An AV conduit Riser diagram will show information such as: ✔Correct answer-Junction and pull
boxes
On what drawing would a projector sight lines found? ✔Correct answer-Facility and architectural
drawings
What type of design information is found on a telco\data IT coordination drawings? ✔Correct
answer-Locations of server, phone and ethernet lines, Wi-Fi access points
When producing shop drawings such as AV signal flow diagrams, what should be included?
✔Correct answer-Details of equipment configuration and interconnections
Where will the floor box dimensional and exact installation information be found? ✔Correct
answer-Detail drawings
What architectural document shows the details about the equipment mounting? ✔Correct
answer-Architectural drawings and notes
ANSWERS|UPDATED TO PASS
According to best practice who is the owner's representative on an AV project ✔Correct answer-
Manager or committee to organize communications selected by the owner
Which of the following must be known and considered while designing the user interface of an AV
system ✔Correct answer-The end-users skill level
What steps are required for the AV consultant to provide the program report ✔Correct answer-
Facility survey, end-user interviews, and project requirements
In the bid (tender) process what items should the AV documents RFP detail in order to complete the
scope of work for a given project ✔Correct answer-Qualifications, equipment, and performance
requirements
The most common way to show project schedules task and milestones is by using a ✔Correct
answer-Gantt Chart
During the program phases interviews with the end-user or owner representatives is beneficial in
order to ✔Correct answer-Gain an overview of their vision and how they will use the system.
How does one define project responsibilities and identify AV technology requirements? ✔Correct
answer-Follow the project directory and program report
What information is needed to create a conceptual design including budget estimates? ✔Correct
answer-A needs analysis
An AV integrators documentation that include scope of work, definitions of system, and
responsibilities should be defined in the _______ document. ✔Correct answer-Systems
Specification
What is the primary goal of a needs analysis? ✔Correct answer-Identifying the intended use of the
space.
Which of the following documents need to be the most rigidly adhered to when working on a system
design? ✔Correct answer-Regulatory requirements
In a proposed presentation room with a flat floor and theater style seating, what has the greatest
influence on the visibility of a projector screen ✔Correct answer-Ceiling height
A ball room will be equipped with ceiling mounted loudspeakers for sound reinforcement for a
seated audience. The elevation drawings scale is a 1/4" equals 1'. Use an architect scale, the ceiling
height is 3". What is the actual distance from the finish ceiling to the listeners ear? ✔Correct
answer-1/4"=.25"
3"/.25"=12'
12'-4' =8'
Answer= 8'
,A conference room is 40' x 30' in the ceiling is 10 feet high. Ceiling loudspeakers will be used to cover
the room for speech reinforcement with a target SPL level of 75 dB SPL. The loudspeakers have a
coverage circle diameter of 12 foot. The spacing between loudspeakers is approximately 8.5 foot.
Assuming the ceiling mounted loudspeakers are part of a 70 V distributed system what is the
minimum size power amplifier that should be used? Loudspeaker sensitivity 91 dB SPL at 1 W divided
by 1 AM transformer taps available are 70 V: 60 W 30 W 15 W 7.5 W 100 V: 60 W 30 W 15 W.
✔Correct answer-200 W
If the efficiency rating of an amplifier is 65% and the amplifier draws 7 A at 120 V of alternating
current. What is the heat load it generates ✔Correct answer-2850 BTU/hour
According to best practices what is a safe working load requirements for overhead mounting of a 75
pound projector? ✔Correct answer-375 pounds
A customer needs to interconnect two buildings on their campus. Your AV design requires 4 network
connections between the buildings. What is the smallest conduit that the customer will need to run
between the buildings? ✔Correct answer-1 inch
What is the recommended highest ambient lighting level illuminating a front projector screen within
a videoconferencing space ✔Correct answer-5 foot candles (50 Lux)
Why might you recommend to an A/V client to set up a dynamic host configuration protocol server
system? ✔Correct answer-Reduced possibility of address duplication
Which is an important consideration for AV designers concerning a clients existing wireless network
✔Correct answer-data security/encryption issues
During the design phase of a project that has many network enable AV devices. What will the IT team
need from the AV designer? ✔Correct answer-Device bandwidth requirements
A meeting room requiring speech reinforcement has an ambient sound pressure level reading at 76
decimals. What action should be taken: ✔Correct answer-Designer shall notify client that the
ambient noise will prevent the system from achieving an acceptable loudness level.
What are the characteristics that could affect an RT 60 measurement? ✔Correct answer-
Absorption, Reflection and Diffusion
If your venue is located in an earthquake prone region, what mounting precautions need to be taken
to ensure the safety and security of a persons and property ✔Correct answer-Stabilizer arms, sway
bars, and safety cable should be utilized.
When designing AV control system in a building that requires the fire control system to be integrated,
what is a major concern if the fire alarm initiate? ✔Correct answer-The program audio system is
muted.
Electric shielding is use for what condition? ✔Correct answer-Contain electric and magnetic field at
the source
Which of the following amplifiers would you specified for a 30' x 40' conference room with a 10 foot
ceiling. The requirements are to provide a system with two front speakers, and two zones of ceiling
speakers? ✔Correct answer-4 channel 300 W/ch at 70 V or 4 ohms
, What is the most beneficial result of signal separation in an AV rack design? ✔Correct answer-
Reducing the effects of the EMI
What are advantages to using digital signals over analog signals? ✔Correct answer-The ability to
carry more than one signal type at a time.
One way to plant for future AV expansion in the system is to: ✔Correct answer-Set up initial signal
path and switchers with extra inputs.
What is the best option to reduce cost for value engineering? ✔Correct answer-Use alternative
approaches to streamline the design while maintaining functionality.
Under what circumstances might you advise a client to implement a multipoint videoconferencing
control unit? ✔Correct answer-For distance learning to eight classrooms.
During the _________ phase of design the AV designer needs to help the architect address such
issues as mechanical and electrical equipment placement, as well as sightline issues affecting ceiling
height. ✔Correct answer-Design development
What factors besides the inverse square law of sound must be considered when measuring sound
levels at the venue and filing reports? ✔Correct answer-Absorption, diffusion, reverberant (RT 60),
background noise (NC, or RC)
What type of light, besides light coming directly from the source, must be measured? ✔Correct
answer-Ambient
For measuring the light received at a particular location coming directly from a source, what measure
an instrument should be used? ✔Correct answer-Lux or footcandles with an incident meter.
Using a floor plan, how would the AV designer confirm room dimensions? ✔Correct answer-Use
the scale to measure and convert to feet and meters
An AV conduit Riser diagram will show information such as: ✔Correct answer-Junction and pull
boxes
On what drawing would a projector sight lines found? ✔Correct answer-Facility and architectural
drawings
What type of design information is found on a telco\data IT coordination drawings? ✔Correct
answer-Locations of server, phone and ethernet lines, Wi-Fi access points
When producing shop drawings such as AV signal flow diagrams, what should be included?
✔Correct answer-Details of equipment configuration and interconnections
Where will the floor box dimensional and exact installation information be found? ✔Correct
answer-Detail drawings
What architectural document shows the details about the equipment mounting? ✔Correct
answer-Architectural drawings and notes
