CTS-D Practice Exam
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AVIXA CTS-D Sample Questions:
01. If your venue is located in an earthquake prone region, what mounting
precautions need to be taken to ensure the safety and security of persons
and property?
a) Ceiling speakers should be tied to the ceiling grid
b) Mounted equipment should have a minimum safety factor of 3:1
c) Lightweight construction panels and AV materials should be used
d) Stabilizer arms, sway bars, and safety cables should be utilized
02. A conference room requires video conferencing and AV presentation
capabilities. Which of the following design elements are defined by the
architectural dimensions and orientation of the room?
a) Display size
b) Display type
c) Display aspect ratio
d) Display brightness
03. Why might you recommend to an AV client to set up a dynamic host
configuration protocol (DHCP) server system?
a) More secure server set up
b) It is a static address system
c) Reduced possibility of address duplication
d) No acknowledgement of delivery increases speed
04. What is the primary goal of a needs analysis?
a) Identifying the intended use of the space
b) Selecting the right equipment
c) Establishing the ‘first use’ date
d) Meeting the budget requirements
05. How does one define project responsibilities and identify AV technology
requirements?
a) The project manager will outline the responsibilities in the RFP
b) Follow the project directory & program report
c) Consult with the owner as the project progresses
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d) Follow guidelines determined by state and local building codes
06. What is the BEST option to reduce costs for value engineering?
a) Change all cable on the project to non-plenum.
b) Break the project into multiple phases for future budgets.
c) Use alternate approaches to streamline the design while maintaining functionality.
d) Recommend the use of more existing owner furnished equipment.
07. What type of light, besides light coming directly from a source, must be
measured?
a) Refracted
b) Distorted
c) Fluorescent
d) Ambient
08. Under what circumstance would a designer need to generate a Request
for Information (RFI) form on a project?
a) There is a site issue having to do with the concrete footers
b) The owner has approved a change in types of flat panel displays
c) There is a mis-match between a diagram and a description on the project
d) The general contractor has changed the project schedule and timeline
09. An AV integrator’s documentation that includes scope of work,
definition of systems, and responsibilities should be defined in which of the
following documents?
a) Systems specification
b) Schematic design narrative
c) Project submittals
d) Commissioning punch list
10. What are characteristics that could affect an RT60 measurement?
a) Heat load and air requirements
b) Absorption, reflection and diffusion
c) Luminance ratio, contrast and color temperature
d) Impedance and power requirements
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