AVIXA CTS Sample UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Use an RT60 meter
The correct time to discuss visible finishes for wall plates, surface mount speakers, and wall
mounted screen casings is during the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Site Survey
Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Divisible Room - CORRECT ANSWER - A client needs to add videoconferencing
functionality for high-level, private meetings. Which of following planned space types should
you advise be ruled out?
The Design Phase - CORRECT ANSWER - Which phase of an AV project comes
immediately AFTER the Program Phase?
Detailed list of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Which is NOT presented in the
program report:
An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process. -
CORRECT ANSWER - When preparing an executive summary what should be included
for submittal to the client?
Additive color system - CORRECT ANSWER - Which system is used to show colors
from a video display?
, An installed audio system should be AT LEAST __________ above the ambient noise floor. -
CORRECT ANSWER - -25dB
A device is controlled using the pictured cable. What is the MOST LIKELY method of
controlling this device? - CORRECT ANSWER - RS-232
The minimum load safety rating for mounting audio visual equipment is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5:1
As part of regular system maintenance, when is the BEST time to update device firmware? -
CORRECT ANSWER - On Friday afternoons.
The brightness controls on a display adjusts which level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Black
Level
When verifying a display system, which of the following should be used to determine if it meets
a specified contrast ratio? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spot Photometer
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Design Phase
An owner representative contests an invoice that was mailed after an emergency service call
which had determined the problem was "operator error". Which of the following is *least* likely
to prevent this type of misunderstanding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Predetermine the there
is no need for service agreement given predicted mean time between failure for a TV
A client indicates that they are experiencing video dropouts in a room. Which of the following is
the BEST item for a technician to use when evaluating the system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Test pattern generator/ HDCP generator
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the BEST way to determine how reverberant a space is? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Use an RT60 meter
The correct time to discuss visible finishes for wall plates, surface mount speakers, and wall
mounted screen casings is during the: - CORRECT ANSWER - Site Survey
Speak with the client about getting more information on how to address the noise source. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 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
Divisible Room - CORRECT ANSWER - A client needs to add videoconferencing
functionality for high-level, private meetings. Which of following planned space types should
you advise be ruled out?
The Design Phase - CORRECT ANSWER - Which phase of an AV project comes
immediately AFTER the Program Phase?
Detailed list of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER - Which is NOT presented in the
program report:
An overview of the programming process including who was surveyed during the process. -
CORRECT ANSWER - When preparing an executive summary what should be included
for submittal to the client?
Additive color system - CORRECT ANSWER - Which system is used to show colors
from a video display?
, An installed audio system should be AT LEAST __________ above the ambient noise floor. -
CORRECT ANSWER - -25dB
A device is controlled using the pictured cable. What is the MOST LIKELY method of
controlling this device? - CORRECT ANSWER - RS-232
The minimum load safety rating for mounting audio visual equipment is: - CORRECT
ANSWER - 5:1
As part of regular system maintenance, when is the BEST time to update device firmware? -
CORRECT ANSWER - On Friday afternoons.
The brightness controls on a display adjusts which level? - CORRECT ANSWER - Black
Level
When verifying a display system, which of the following should be used to determine if it meets
a specified contrast ratio? - CORRECT ANSWER - Spot Photometer
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Design Phase
An owner representative contests an invoice that was mailed after an emergency service call
which had determined the problem was "operator error". Which of the following is *least* likely
to prevent this type of misunderstanding? - CORRECT ANSWER - Predetermine the there
is no need for service agreement given predicted mean time between failure for a TV
A client indicates that they are experiencing video dropouts in a room. Which of the following is
the BEST item for a technician to use when evaluating the system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Test pattern generator/ HDCP generator
