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Question # 6

If an intended viewer needs to distinguish the finest details displayed, the designer/assessor should use the __________ Viewing Category.

A.

Basic Decision Making (BDM)

B.

Analytical Decision Making (ADM)

C.

Passive Viewing

D.

Full Motion Video

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Question # 7

Why is a plumb bob used during the installation process for a ceiling mounted projector?

A.

To locate high pressure fire control water lines

B.

To locate the spot on the ceiling tile for the projector mount opening

C.

To calculate the throw line distance to the screen from the mount

D.

To locate a direct line for stable mounting

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Question # 8

Harmonics are _____.

A.

the whole number multiples of individual sine waves

B.

the whole number multiples of a fundamental frequency

C.

the particular make-up of complex waveforms

D.

varying proportional energy levels of a fundamental frequency

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Question # 9

In the professional AV industry, the most common direct view displays are _____.

A.

video walls

B.

televisions

C.

monitors

D.

projection systems

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Question # 10

What mechanism scans light across the screen in a laser projector?

A.

MMSE mirror

B.

MMES mirror

C.

SMME mirror

D.

MEMS mirror

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Question # 11

Because electrets are small, they lend themselves to a wide variety of _____ and quality levels.

A.

condensers

B.

capacitors

C.

materials

D.

Applications

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Question # 12

What is a benefit of using the verification standard for system closeout? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

It aligns outcome and performance expectations at an early stage in the project.

B.

It reduces project risk through early identification of problems, thereby reducing the likelihood of remedial work.

C.

It provides a verifiable outcome.

D.

It creates a common language between all parties.

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Question # 13

What type of drill bit should you use when drilling a pilot hole into plastic?

A.

Self-taping screws

B.

A sheet metal bit

C.

A masonry drill bit

D.

A high-speed metal drill bit designed for wood

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Question # 14

Which of the following is true of rack cable service loops?

A.

They reduce feedback in an audio system.

B.

They provide flexibility in rack wiring.

C.

They increase the number of available inputs.

D.

They are caused by multiple paths to ground.

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Question # 15

Oscillating symbol 'tilde' ~ with Resistor IMAGE

WHAT IS IS?

A.

AC Circuit

B.

DC Circuit

C.

Series Circuit

D.

Parallel Circuit

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Question # 16

What is a control system?

A.

A strategy for managing workgroups

B.

An authorization policy

C.

A system for managing a network

D.

An interface between a human and a machine or system

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Question # 17

A complete audio signal path begins with acoustical energy and ends with _____ energy.

A.

electrical

B.

acoustical

C.

amplified

D.

Processed

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Question # 18

Which test verifies that a cable can transmit a signal from one end to another?

A.

Polarity test

B.

Impedance test

C.

Continuity test

D.

Signal sweep test

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Question # 19

Before decommissioning a system where existing components will be reused, the AV technician should:

A.

Ensure the equipment that will be reused is fully operational

B.

Assure that the client knows the AV technicians are disassembling the system

C.

Calculate the value of equipment costs for insurance purposes

D.

Check to see if the old equipment will work with the new design

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Question # 20

How can you determine where the loudspeakers go during a loudspeaker installation?

A.

Refer to the elevation diagrams from your designers

B.

Refer to the reflected ceiling plans from your designers

C.

They belong in the same tile as fire suppressant sprinklers do

D.

Ask your project manager before installing every single loudspeaker

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Question # 21

A _____ creates mechanical connections of the cables or circuit, like an on/off light switch. It creates a visible "glitch" in the video program.

A.

Vertical Interval Switcher

B.

Distribution Amplifier

C.

Crash Switcher

D.

Matrix Switcher

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Question # 22

If sound energy is absorbed by the materials in the space, it has _____.

A.

stopped existing

B.

disappeared

C.

been converted to heat

D.

Broken

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Question # 23

What will keep the tile from sagging after the loudspeaker is installed?

A.

Back box

B.

Tile Bridge

C.

Grille

D.

Tile can

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Question # 24

Rear projection is a transmissive system that _____.

A.

requires little space for installation

B.

allows light to pass through a translucent screen toward the viewer

C.

handles ambient light issues more poorly than front screen projection

D.

can allow a presenter to block all or part of the image

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Question # 25

What is the function of a back box?

A.

It keeps sound contained into a single room

B.

It transmits sound to adjoining areas through the ceiling space

C.

It limits the low frequency response of the loudspeaker

D.

It helps hold the wires stable as you crimp butt splices onto them

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Question # 26

Sound energy can reflect in either _____ fashion.

A.

backward or split

B.

direct or scattered

C.

reversed or diffused

D.

specular or broken

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Question # 27

On a projection screen, hot spotting appears as a _____.

A.

Bright area

B.

Burned image

C.

Red outline

D.

Grey pixels

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Question # 28

What are typical applications of a distributed loudspeaker system? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Paging system at an airport

B.

Background music in a restaurant

C.

Public address system in an office building

D.

Subwoofers in a concert hall

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Question # 29

What type of drawing would you use to find out exactly how the projector should be mounted to the ceiling?

A.

Reflected ceiling plan

B.

Mechanical drawing

C.

Detail drawing

D.

Section drawing

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Question # 30

Dynamic microphones are versatile because they _____.

A.

will handle high sound pressure levels

B.

are unbalanced

C.

use phantom power

D.

have lightweight ribbon capsules

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Question # 31

What should be done with empty cardboard equipment boxes?

A.

Returned to the manufacturer

B.

Stored in a closet

C.

Discarded in the dumpster/waste container

D.

Discarded where indicated by the client

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Question # 32

Different colors of light vary in __________.

A.

Wavelength

B.

Proportion

C.

Chromaticity

D.

Intensity

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Question # 33

Which of the following tasks should be done when you arrive on the jobsite for an installation?

A.

Plot the cable routes using site survey documentation

B.

Begin to assemble all of the AV racks

C.

Create an inventory list of everything you will need

D.

Install mounts and mount substructures

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Question # 34

The purpose of electrical grounding is to _____.

A.

ensure safety

B.

close a circuit

C.

consume extra power

D.

save money

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Question # 35

Which of the following is allowed by a parametric equalizer?

A.

a visual representation of the frequency adjustments

B.

center frequency and bandwidth adjustment

C.

numerous adjustment points

D.

compatibility with audio mixers or DSP units

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Question # 36

Which of the following are HDCP authentication steps? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Locality check

B.

Key exchange

C.

Audio and video sync check

D.

Session exchange

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Question # 37

An AV rack is a housing unit that _____ electronic equipment.

A.

protects and organizes

B.

identifies

C.

cools

D.

elevates

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Question # 38

Draws the video image on the display in a sequence of lines from top to bottom:

A.

Progressive scanning

B.

Interlaced scanning

C.

Refresh rate

D.

Frame rate

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Question # 39

Which is the preferred method for the correction of keystone distortion?

A.

Optical

B.

Electronic

C.

Digital

D.

Analog

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Question # 40

There are three loudspeakers wired in parallel, and each loudspeaker's impedance is 8 ohms. Calculate the impedance of this circuit.

A.

4 ohms

B.

0.375 ohms

C.

24 ohms

D.

2.7 ohms

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Question # 41

If the measured power in a circuit is 5W, and the current is 1.5 amps, what is the voltage?

A.

4 V

B.

0.3 V

C.

7.5 V

D.

3.3 V

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Question # 42

A cable should have a bend radius of no less than ___ times the cable's diameter.

A.

Three

B.

Four

C.

Two

D.

Five

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Question # 43

The difference between the loudest and quietest levels of an audio signal is the:

A.

volume level

B.

stereo level

C.

dynamic range

D.

frequency range

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Question # 44

Which of the following can control systems operate remotely? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Power

B.

Drapes/curtains

C.

Display monitors

D.

Lights

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Question # 45

At the end of the project, once installation and verification are complete, acceptance of the completed system is documented in a commissioning report and typically signed by:

A.

The systems engineer and/or the head of the legal department

B.

The head technician and/or the building architect

C.

The contractor and/or the head of the technical staff

D.

The owner and/or the general contractor

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Question # 46

Wavelength and frequency determine the __________ of sound, while amplitude determines the __________.

A.

Volume; speed

B.

Volume; tone

C.

Speed; tone

D.

Pitch; volume

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Question # 47

An analog computer video display signal has _____ parts.

A.

none

B.

three

C.

two

D.

Five

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Question # 48

Which of the following should a maintenance log include? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Devices replaced

B.

Description of problem

C.

Date of service

D.

Name of technician

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Question # 49

Modern RF wireless microphones allow the user to _____ frequencies to avoid interference.

A.

change

B.

eliminate

C.

regulate

D.

Distort

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Question # 50

It is a best practice to choose a mount with a safety factor of at least _____.

A.

2

B.

4

C.

5

D.

8

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Question # 51

Two common scales used on technical drawings are ____.

A.

1/4 inch and 1:25.75

B.

1/4 inch and 1:100

C.

1/3 inch and 1:225

D.

1/2 inch and 1:105

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Question # 52

What are the primary colors of light?

A.

red, blue, and yellow

B.

red, blue, and white

C.

red, blue, and black

D.

red, blue, and green

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Question # 53

How many dimensions does color space possess?

A.

two

B.

three

C.

five

D.

four

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Question # 54

What does a 3-LED tester test for?

A.

Open ground-wiring error

B.

Fault terminations

C.

Neutral/ground shorts

D.

Neutral/ground swap

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Question # 55

The most common type of Viewing Category is __________.

A.

Analytical Decision Making (ADM)

B.

Basic Decision Making (BDM)

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Question # 56

If there are _____ markings on the head of a bolt, it is a Grade 8 ASTM.

A.

Two

B.

Three

C.

Five

D.

Six

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Question # 57

When terminating a BNC by linear compression, ____________ before inserting it in the compression tool.

A.

aim the cable's center conductor into the center tube in the connector

B.

remove the drain wire from the twisted-pair cable

C.

seal the end of the coaxial cable

D.

sterilize the connector with alcohol to ensure a clean connection

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Question # 58

A customer has recently added a second wireless microphone to an existing system. The customer now complains that the sound quality from both microphones has degraded. Of the following, which is the MOST LIKELY cause for the problem?

A.

The existing wireless microphone is too old to be used with the new wireless microphone.

B.

The new wireless microphone shares a similar frequency as the old wireless microphone.

C.

The new wireless microphone is from a different manufacturer

D.

The old wireless microphone battery is dying.

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Question # 59

Which set of drawings would you reference to locate the power outlet for a video display?

A.

Structural drawings

B.

Mechanical drawings

C.

Electrical drawings

D.

System drawings

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Question # 60

What sort of document tells you where and how to install audio components?

A.

Reflected ceiling plans

B.

Detail drawings

C.

System flow diagram

D.

Request for Information document

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Question # 61

What are the benefits of using the ANSI/AVIXA 10:2013 Standard for Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Reducing project risk

B.

Aligning outcome and performance expectations

C.

Providing a verifiable outcome

D.

Creating reporting that completes the project documentation

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Question # 62

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

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Question # 63

When demonstrating the operation of a digital visual system with multiple connections for laptops, it is recommended to:

A.

Connect the laptops to confirm that they will properly display the resolution set by the EDID table

B.

Use a video test pattern generator to test all laptop connections

C.

Describe the different resolutions that the system is capable of displaying

D.

Utilize a real time generator to confirm that the system will output the proper resolution set by the EDID table

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Question # 64

A "just noticeable" change in sound pressure level, either louder or softer, requires a _____ change.

A.

+/-10 dB

B.

+/-3 dB

C.

+/-6 dB

D.

+/-1 dB

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Question # 65

Items which require user control should be placed in the _____ of the rack.

A.

very top

B.

middle

C.

back

D.

Bottom

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Question # 66

Compressors, limiters, and expanders are all _____.

A.

dynamic processors

B.

gates

C.

filters

D.

distortion processors

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Question # 67

What type of termination technique is used for a solid conductor RJ45 connector?

A.

Solder

B.

Crimp

C.

Insulation displacement

D.

Compression

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Question # 68

You have a cable with a part number "RGB5C-25-CM." What is the wire gauge of this cable?

A.

25 AWG

B.

5 AWG

C.

25 cm

D.

250 AWG

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Question # 69

Where do you place the wireless microphone receiver antenna in a rack assembly?

A.

Close to the transmitter

B.

Inside the room

C.

Outside the rack

D.

Inside the rack

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Question # 70

Why is it a good idea for the AV installer to provide end-user training on a new system?

A.

It reduces the number of service calls and damaged equipment caused by user error

B.

To identify future sales opportunities

C.

Good opportunity to identify punch or defects list items

D.

Most state codes require service after the sale

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Question # 71

The second conductor of an unbalanced circuit _____.

A.

is a shield around the wire used as the electrical circuit's return path

B.

is an insulated wire which transports the signal

C.

has the same impedance as the first signal conductor

D.

carries an inverse image of the first signal conductor

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Question # 72

A porous absorber slows down air molecules using _____.

A.

friction

B.

reflection

C.

absorption

D.

transmission

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Question # 73

____ is the number of times per second a display - a monitor, television, or projector - will draw the image sent to it.

A.

Interlaced scanning

B.

Frame rate

C.

Refresh rate

D.

Progressive scanning

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Question # 74

What is a projector's throw distance?

A.

the screen diagonal measurement when the projector is at 196.8 inches (4999 mm)

B.

the zoom ratio of the projector

C.

the distance between a location on the projector to the screen for a given image size

D.

The distance between the projector's lens and the floor

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Question # 75

A technician installs a condenser microphone. It is not picking up audio. What is the MOST LIKELY cause?

A.

Pins 2 and 3 are swapped at the XLR connector

B.

The cable run is too long

C.

Phantom power is turned off

D.

The microphone is defective

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Question # 76

What is inserted between structural building elements to provide a secure mounting point for products?

A.

Post-tension cables

B.

Grade 5 bolts

C.

Poured pan concrete

D.

Wood blocking

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Question # 77

Signal processing circuitry and cables are subject to surrounding sources of _____.

A.

electrical noise

B.

unintended signals

C.

mechanical fields

D.

signal conductors

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Question # 78

_____ is the distance in meters between two corresponding points of two consecutive cycles.

A.

Magnitude

B.

Amplitude

C.

Frequency

D.

Wavelength

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Question # 79

An example of a formula that is used for determining aspect ratio is _____.

A.

W/H = 16/9

B.

W/L = 16/9

C.

H/V = 16/9

D.

W/H = 16/8

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Question # 80

Rear screen display applications are considered _____.

A.

remissive

B.

emissive

C.

transmissive

D.

Reflective

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Question # 81

What does the impedance of a loudspeaker depend upon?

A.

frequency

B.

directionality

C.

sensitivity specification

D.

driver type

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Question # 82

The amplifier comes right before _____ in the audio system chain.

A.

the loudspeakers

B.

everything

C.

the audio processor

D.

the equalizer

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Question # 83

Which component would you use to distribute video from multiple sources to many displays or in different zones?

A.

Distribution amplifier

B.

Scan converter

C.

Matrix switcher

D.

Scaler

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Question # 84

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

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Question # 85

For an ethernet cable (UTP) to meet certification standards, the maximum length is

A.

98' or 30m

B.

328' or 100m

C.

492' or 150m

D.

984' or 300m

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Question # 86

The point at which power enters a building is called the _____.

A.

service entrance

B.

hot spot

C.

facility drop

D.

demark

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Question # 87

Which statement accurately describes what you should do when de-installing existing equipment?

A.

Dispose of equipment right away

B.

Remove the connecting cables

C.

Smash the hardware so that data cannot be stolen

D.

Call an electronic waste recycling contractor

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Question # 88

A rack elevation diagram includes which of the following information?

A.

Location of electrical outlets for technical power

B.

The distance from the floor the rack should be mounted

C.

Signal type for each input and output

D.

RUs used for each component

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Question # 89

What is the point at which mains power enters a building?

A.

The feeder

B.

The main distribution board

C.

The electrical entrance

D.

The main line

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Question # 90

LCDs first pass light through a ____, which blocks certain light waves.

A.

resistor network

B.

transistor mask

C.

pixel grid

D.

polarizer

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Question # 91

Phantom power typically ranges from _____ VDC.

A.

5 to 35

B.

1 to 10

C.

12 to 48

D.

20 to 55

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Question # 92

What will a stakeholder analysis help you identify?

A.

The original timeline for the project

B.

The changes that were made to the architectural drawings

C.

The client's concerns and fears about the AV system

D.

The GCs budget for the AV system

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Question # 93

Optical screen material is used in most _____ rear screen applications.

A.

temporary

B.

permanent

C.

mobile

D.

Stationary

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Question # 94

Why is color temperature awareness important in the AV industry?

A.

"Whiteness" is subjective with ever changing definitions.

B.

People expect exact "whiteness" when viewing a display.

C.

The AV industry strives to set the standard for "whiteness."

D.

AV equipment allows for adjusting the "whiteness" for optimal display.

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Question # 95

Which of the following should you do with damaged electrical cable?

A.

refurbish it

B.

use it

C.

fix it

D.

dispose of it

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Question # 96

A customer has recently changed their phone system from a traditional POTS line to VoIP based switch. The new VoIP switch still dials out properly, but no longer hangs up when the far end disconnects. What is most likely the problem?

A.

The on-hook voltage is too high, and the hybrid is set to "loop drop"

B.

The VoIP switch is not configured properly

C.

The far-end disconnect signal is not being received

D.

The hybrid is set to "voice disconnect"

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Question # 97

What is the industry best practice when troubleshooting? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Change only one thing at a time

B.

Change the faulty device right away

C.

Change the signal analyzer

D.

Change the signal generator

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Question # 98

Which of the following tasks would not be included in a preventive maintenance program? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

Checking the equalization and gain structure on the audio replay system

B.

Changing the preset frequencies on the handheld radio system

C.

Testing the failover systems for redundant spare equipment

D.

Checking the batteries in uninterruptable power supply systems

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Question # 99

Which of the following is an essential deliverable before sign-off?

A.

A punch/snag/problem list

B.

A clean site

C.

Referral solicitations

D.

Redundant cables

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Question # 100

Which of the following are limitations of an IR control system? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

It does not provide feedback that commands have been executed.

B.

It requires direct line of sight to the device's control point.

C.

It may be subject to interference from ambient light.

D.

It always requires batteries.

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Question # 101

Which LAN topology connects devices to a central point?

A.

Star

B.

Mesh

C.

Bus

D.

Ring

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Question # 102

What type of video is best used to verify audio/video synchronization?

A.

Landscapes with orchestra music

B.

News anchors speaking

C.

Team sports

D.

A blip-and-flash test video

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Question # 103

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

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Question # 104

_____ change an image's format from one resolution to another.

A.

Line Drivers

B.

Scan converters

C.

Switchers

D.

Scalers

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Question # 105

Which of the following statements is a true safety practice for mounting loudspeakers?

A.

If you work with a structural engineer, follow their instructions completely

B.

Nails can dependably support overhead loads

C.

You may safely exceed the working load limit without compromising the safety of the installation

D.

Attach heavy loads to a wall or ceiling surface by yourself, without a partner

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Question # 106

A limitation of using the RTA method to adjust equalization is:

A.

that it cannot differentiate between the direct loudspeaker sound and the interference from combined direct and reflected energy

B.

that an RTA is not available as a smartphone app, as computer software, or as dedicated hardware

C.

that it cannot differentiate between high and low frequencies

D.

that it is not legal in some jurisdictions

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Question # 107

Punch block termination works with _____.

A.

linear compression

B.

soldering

C.

crimping

D.

insulation displacement

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Question # 108

Proper screen selection is critical for _____.

A.

projector orientation

B.

perceiving the images as accurately as possible

C.

audience comfort while watching the presentation

D.

eliminating ambient light

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Question # 109

When incoming light waves are reflected in multiple angles, this is called _____.

A.

refraction

B.

reflection

C.

absorption

D.

scattering

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Question # 110

An AV Expert has the highest level of control when it comes to __________.

A.

Content

B.

Technology

C.

Budget

D.

Space

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Question # 111

In the AV Industry, _____ (tin/lead) solder is typically used.

A.

40/60

B.

63/37

C.

50/50

D.

28/72

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Question # 112

In an electrical power distribution installation, the safety earth/ground connects to: (Choose all that apply.)

A.

the ground (planet Earth)

B.

raceways, ducts, conduit, and cable trays

C.

exposed conductive parts of the installation

D.

equipment racks

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Question # 113

Which topics should not be covered in an end-user training session? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

How to turn the system on and off

B.

How to change the IP addresses of the devices

C.

How to switch between the various program sources

D.

How to use the control system interface

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Question # 114

An audio signal level that goes up to about 100V is _____ level.

A.

professional line

B.

consumer line

C.

mic

D.

loudspeaker

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Question # 115

Which mounting hardware will provide the MOST support when mounting a camera bracket to sheetrock/plasterboard not located near a wall stud?

A.

Self tapping screws

B.

Plastic wall anchors / wall plugs

C.

Snap toggles / hollow wall anchors

D.

Masonry bolts

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Question # 116

In a BYOD setup, what will the end-user need to ensure future compatibility with their AV system?

A.

Thunderbolt cables

B.

Various adapters

C.

An iPhone®

D.

An RGBHV cable

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Question # 117

You should use _____ to permanently secure cables in a rack.

A.

Wire ties

B.

Gaffer's tape

C.

Velcro fasteners

D.

Electrical tape

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Question # 118

A handheld wireless microphone has an integrated transmitter and _____.

A.

DSP

B.

microphone

C.

belt clip

D.

headset

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Question # 119

When installing a wireless microphone receiver, what should you do with the antennas?

A.

Place them in the back of the rack

B.

Leave them inside the rack, even if the presenter holding the microphone is down the hall

C.

Place them in the front of the rack, behind the metal door

D.

Place them a foot (30.5cm) away from any metallic surface

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Question # 120

Transmission is defined as sound energy that is _____.

A.

reflected through a partition

B.

absorbed and reflected

C.

remaining in the space

D.

not reflected or absorbed

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Question # 121

To avoid power and grounding issues, any audio cable longer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) should use _______.

A.

A balanced interface

B.

Common-mode rejection

C.

Common-mode rejection ratios

D.

A foil shield and drain wire

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Question # 122

Which of the following does HDCP 2.x support? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

128 connected devices for each transmitter

B.

4 layers or repeater levels for each transmitter

C.

7 layers or repeater levels for each transmitter

D.

32 connected devices for each transmitter

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Question # 123

Equipment grounding involves ____.

A.

disconnecting ground pins to prevent noise

B.

making certain that noise does not flow on signal conductors

C.

tying all conductors to ground

D.

connecting metal conduits, boxes, cabinets, and enclosures to ground

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Question # 124

When mounting equipment to a concrete substructure, which fastener is the most likely to be used?

A.

Toggle Bolt/Spring Toggle

B.

Self tapping screw

C.

Drop in Anchor

D.

Molly Bolt/hollow wall anchor

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Question # 125

What do you typically fasten to the adjustable mounting support?

A.

The ceiling grid

B.

A manufactured ceiling plate or a pipe flange

C.

The projector, secured by its proper mounting bolts

D.

The ceiling clips

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Question # 126

Which part of the eye enables people to see at night?

A.

retina

B.

cones

C.

rods

D.

Iris

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Question # 127

The _____ of a surface varies inversely as the square of its distance from a light source.

A.

brightness

B.

Illumination

C.

size

D.

Dispersion

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Question # 128

Which of the following choices lists the correct pinouts for the T-568A end of a crossover network cable (pin 1-8):

A.

WGr, Gr, WOr, B, WB, Or, WBr, Br

B.

WOr, Or, WGr, B, WB, Gr, WBr, B

C.

Br, WBr, Or, WB, B, WOr, GR, WGr

D.

Gr, WGr, WOr, B, WB, Or, WBr, Br

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Question # 129

What type of rack would you use for an AV event at a remote location?

A.

Stand-alone rack

B.

Open-frame (gangable) rack

C.

Portable rack with casters

D.

Portable shock-mounted rack with casters

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Question # 130

Before submitting AV System drawings to external project stakeholders, the integrator should conduct an internal review of the drawings to ensure that _____.

A.

the lowest cost equipment that meets the client's need has been specified

B.

all of the required equipment is already in stock

C.

there are no discrepancies among the equipment list, drawings, and specifications

D.

all required system performance verification tests have been conducted

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Question # 131

What are best practices when evaluating facility conditions of a space that is ready for installation? (Select all that apply.)

A.

Note areas that may affect logistics

B.

Make sure the site is clean and dust-free

C.

Take pictures and document all existing conditions

D.

Note if you will need an extension ladder

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Question # 132

Which abbreviation on a drawing tells you that you will not need to install a specific display screen?

A.

OFOI

B.

OC

C.

OD

D.

NTS

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Question # 133

What assumptions should you make about an audio system when there is no audio output? (Choose all that apply.)

A.

The gain on the main audio amplifier may be wound down to zero.

B.

The mixing desk channel for the microphone is switched to line input mode.

C.

The user is a complete idiot and did not switch the microphone on.

D.

Make no assumptions at all and select a troubleshooting strategy.

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Question # 134

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)

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Question # 135

What is a circuit tracing kit, or "fox and hound," used for?

A.

Identifying each end of a cable in a bundle

B.

Identify the type of a specific cable

C.

Determining if a circuit uses AC or DC power

D.

Determining how long a cable run is

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Question # 136

Noise caused by circuit interference can be reduced by:

A.

using balanced shielded twisted-pair cable

B.

muting the microphone

C.

distancing the microphone from the loudspeaker

D.

extending the cable run to another room

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Question # 137

The fill light does which of the following?

A.

lights the background

B.

is the brightest light on the subject

C.

fills in dark spots which are created

D.

shines on the subject's shoulders and hair

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Question # 138

The different distributions of white light sources means that each white light_____.

A.

is exactly the same

B.

has a different tint

C.

illuminates the same way

D.

is perceived in different ways

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Question # 139

Which is an RS232 parameter?

A.

Parity

B.

Bandwidth

C.

Subnet mask

D.

Polarity

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Question # 140

A spot meter is used to take ___ light measurements.

A.

projected

B.

incident

C.

task

D.

reflected

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Question # 141

A typical flat panel mount has two pieces: the wall bracket and the ___ bracket.

A.

Monitor

B.

Angle

C.

Panel

D.

VESA

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Question # 142

According to InfoComm best practices, why should you use pre-measured bolts when connecting a mounting bracket to a flat panel display?

A.

Bolts that are not pre-measured may pose a security risk

B.

Bolts that are too short will not secure the display

C.

Bolts that are too long can damage the mounting bracket

D.

Bolts that are too short can damage the wall

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Question # 143

During the handshake process, data from the EDID table is sent to:

A.

source devices

B.

sink devices

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