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If an intended viewer needs to distinguish the finest details displayed, the designer/assessor should use the __________ Viewing Category.
Why is a plumb bob used during the installation process for a ceiling mounted projector?
Harmonics are _____.
In the professional AV industry, the most common direct view displays are _____.
What mechanism scans light across the screen in a laser projector?
Because electrets are small, they lend themselves to a wide variety of _____ and quality levels.
What is a benefit of using the verification standard for system closeout? (Choose all that apply.)
What type of drill bit should you use when drilling a pilot hole into plastic?
Which of the following is true of rack cable service loops?
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What is a control system?
A complete audio signal path begins with acoustical energy and ends with _____ energy.
Which test verifies that a cable can transmit a signal from one end to another?
Before decommissioning a system where existing components will be reused, the AV technician should:
How can you determine where the loudspeakers go during a loudspeaker installation?
A _____ creates mechanical connections of the cables or circuit, like an on/off light switch. It creates a visible "glitch" in the video program.
If sound energy is absorbed by the materials in the space, it has _____.
What will keep the tile from sagging after the loudspeaker is installed?
Rear projection is a transmissive system that _____.
What is the function of a back box?
Sound energy can reflect in either _____ fashion.
On a projection screen, hot spotting appears as a _____.
What are typical applications of a distributed loudspeaker system? (Choose all that apply.)
What type of drawing would you use to find out exactly how the projector should be mounted to the ceiling?
Dynamic microphones are versatile because they _____.
What should be done with empty cardboard equipment boxes?
Different colors of light vary in __________.
Which of the following tasks should be done when you arrive on the jobsite for an installation?
The purpose of electrical grounding is to _____.
Which of the following is allowed by a parametric equalizer?
Which of the following are HDCP authentication steps? (Choose all that apply.)
An AV rack is a housing unit that _____ electronic equipment.
Draws the video image on the display in a sequence of lines from top to bottom:
Which is the preferred method for the correction of keystone distortion?
There are three loudspeakers wired in parallel, and each loudspeaker's impedance is 8 ohms. Calculate the impedance of this circuit.
If the measured power in a circuit is 5W, and the current is 1.5 amps, what is the voltage?
A cable should have a bend radius of no less than ___ times the cable's diameter.
The difference between the loudest and quietest levels of an audio signal is the:
Which of the following can control systems operate remotely? (Choose all that apply.)
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:
Wavelength and frequency determine the __________ of sound, while amplitude determines the __________.
An analog computer video display signal has _____ parts.
Which of the following should a maintenance log include? (Choose all that apply.)
Modern RF wireless microphones allow the user to _____ frequencies to avoid interference.
It is a best practice to choose a mount with a safety factor of at least _____.
Two common scales used on technical drawings are ____.
What are the primary colors of light?
How many dimensions does color space possess?
What does a 3-LED tester test for?
The most common type of Viewing Category is __________.
If there are _____ markings on the head of a bolt, it is a Grade 8 ASTM.
When terminating a BNC by linear compression, ____________ before inserting it in the compression tool.
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?
Which set of drawings would you reference to locate the power outlet for a video display?
What sort of document tells you where and how to install audio components?
What are the benefits of using the ANSI/AVIXA 10:2013 Standard for Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification? (Choose all that apply.)
Project budget refers to which of the following?
When demonstrating the operation of a digital visual system with multiple connections for laptops, it is recommended to:
A "just noticeable" change in sound pressure level, either louder or softer, requires a _____ change.
Items which require user control should be placed in the _____ of the rack.
Compressors, limiters, and expanders are all _____.
What type of termination technique is used for a solid conductor RJ45 connector?
You have a cable with a part number "RGB5C-25-CM." What is the wire gauge of this cable?
Where do you place the wireless microphone receiver antenna in a rack assembly?
Why is it a good idea for the AV installer to provide end-user training on a new system?
The second conductor of an unbalanced circuit _____.
A porous absorber slows down air molecules using _____.
____ is the number of times per second a display - a monitor, television, or projector - will draw the image sent to it.
What is a projector's throw distance?
A technician installs a condenser microphone. It is not picking up audio. What is the MOST LIKELY cause?
What is inserted between structural building elements to provide a secure mounting point for products?
Signal processing circuitry and cables are subject to surrounding sources of _____.
_____ is the distance in meters between two corresponding points of two consecutive cycles.
An example of a formula that is used for determining aspect ratio is _____.
Rear screen display applications are considered _____.
What does the impedance of a loudspeaker depend upon?
The amplifier comes right before _____ in the audio system chain.
Which component would you use to distribute video from multiple sources to many displays or in different zones?
The ANSI/AVIXA 2M-2010 Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design Coordination Processes lays out a procedure for determining the:
For an ethernet cable (UTP) to meet certification standards, the maximum length is
The point at which power enters a building is called the _____.
Which statement accurately describes what you should do when de-installing existing equipment?
A rack elevation diagram includes which of the following information?
What is the point at which mains power enters a building?
LCDs first pass light through a ____, which blocks certain light waves.
Phantom power typically ranges from _____ VDC.
What will a stakeholder analysis help you identify?
Optical screen material is used in most _____ rear screen applications.
Why is color temperature awareness important in the AV industry?
Which of the following should you do with damaged electrical cable?
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?
What is the industry best practice when troubleshooting? (Choose all that apply.)
Which of the following tasks would not be included in a preventive maintenance program? (Choose all that apply.)
Which of the following is an essential deliverable before sign-off?
Which of the following are limitations of an IR control system? (Choose all that apply.)
Which LAN topology connects devices to a central point?
What type of video is best used to verify audio/video synchronization?
Before developing a project plan, it is important to:
_____ change an image's format from one resolution to another.
Which of the following statements is a true safety practice for mounting loudspeakers?
A limitation of using the RTA method to adjust equalization is:
Punch block termination works with _____.
Proper screen selection is critical for _____.
When incoming light waves are reflected in multiple angles, this is called _____.
An AV Expert has the highest level of control when it comes to __________.
In the AV Industry, _____ (tin/lead) solder is typically used.
In an electrical power distribution installation, the safety earth/ground connects to: (Choose all that apply.)
Which topics should not be covered in an end-user training session? (Choose all that apply.)
An audio signal level that goes up to about 100V is _____ level.
Which mounting hardware will provide the MOST support when mounting a camera bracket to sheetrock/plasterboard not located near a wall stud?
In a BYOD setup, what will the end-user need to ensure future compatibility with their AV system?
You should use _____ to permanently secure cables in a rack.
A handheld wireless microphone has an integrated transmitter and _____.
When installing a wireless microphone receiver, what should you do with the antennas?
Transmission is defined as sound energy that is _____.
To avoid power and grounding issues, any audio cable longer than 15 feet (4.6 meters) should use _______.
Which of the following does HDCP 2.x support? (Choose all that apply.)
Equipment grounding involves ____.
When mounting equipment to a concrete substructure, which fastener is the most likely to be used?
What do you typically fasten to the adjustable mounting support?
Which part of the eye enables people to see at night?
The _____ of a surface varies inversely as the square of its distance from a light source.
Which of the following choices lists the correct pinouts for the T-568A end of a crossover network cable (pin 1-8):
What type of rack would you use for an AV event at a remote location?
Before submitting AV System drawings to external project stakeholders, the integrator should conduct an internal review of the drawings to ensure that _____.
What are best practices when evaluating facility conditions of a space that is ready for installation? (Select all that apply.)
Which abbreviation on a drawing tells you that you will not need to install a specific display screen?
What assumptions should you make about an audio system when there is no audio output? (Choose all that apply.)
Which of the following documents should an AV integrator submit in the event that a manufacturer has discontinued a projector model?
What is a circuit tracing kit, or "fox and hound," used for?
Noise caused by circuit interference can be reduced by:
The fill light does which of the following?
The different distributions of white light sources means that each white light_____.
Which is an RS232 parameter?
A spot meter is used to take ___ light measurements.
A typical flat panel mount has two pieces: the wall bracket and the ___ bracket.
According to InfoComm best practices, why should you use pre-measured bolts when connecting a mounting bracket to a flat panel display?
During the handshake process, data from the EDID table is sent to:
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