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PART I The Certified Technology Specialist and the CTS Exam |
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Chapter 1 What Is a Certified Technology Specialist? |
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The Purpose of the CTS Exam |
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Are You Eligible for the CTS Exam? |
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The CTS Exam Application Process |
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The Scope of the CTS Exam |
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Sample CTS Exam Questions |
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Question-Evaluation Strategies |
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What to Expect on Exam Day |
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Identification Requirements |
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Items Restricted from the Exam Room |
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PART II Essentials of AV Technology |
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Chapter 3 Analog and Digital Signals |
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Analog and Digital Waveforms |
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Digital Signal Processing and Sampling |
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Noise and Signal Transmission |
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Analog and Digital Signal Considerations |
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Audio Signal-Level Monitoring |
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Examples of Audio System Applications |
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Intercom and Paging Systems |
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Audioconferencing and Audio for Videoconferencing |
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Inverse Square Law and Light |
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Color Mixing and Temperature |
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Display and Projection Technology |
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Flat-Panel Display Technologies |
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Positioning a Display Within a Room |
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Front Projection and Rear Projection |
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Keystone Error and Correction |
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Digital Display Alignment |
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Projection System Brightness |
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Brightness and Contrast Adjustments |
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Network Interface Cards and MAC Addresses |
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Internet Protocol Addressing |
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Network Switches and Routers |
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Chapter 7 Signal-Management Systems |
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Rack-Building Considerations |
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Chapter 8 Control Systems |
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Control System Components and Interfaces |
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Control Systems on Networks |
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Chapter 9 Electrical Systems |
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Electrical Power and Distribution |
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Transmitting and Receiving RF |
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The Importance of Antennas |
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Part III Preparing for AV Solutions |
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Chapter 11 Gathering Customer Information |
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Communicating with Clients |
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Obtaining Client Contact Information |
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Face-to-Face Communication |
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Obtaining Information About Client Needs |
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Conducting Initial Meetings with the Client and End Users |
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Conducting a Needs Analysis |
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Obtaining Scale Drawings of the Customer Space |
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Obtaining Information About Constraints |
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Chapter 12 Conducting a Site Survey |
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Health and Safety Requirements at a Work Site |
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Gathering General Site Information |
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Interpreting Site Layout Drawings |
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Title Blocks and Drawing Schedules |
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Common Architectural Drawing Abbreviations |
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Architectural Drawing Symbols |
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Calculating Area and Volume |
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Chapter 13 Evaluating a Site Environment |
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General Room Features and Characteristics |
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The Technical Functions of a Room |
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Functions of Associated Spaces |
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Assessing the Room Environment |
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Assessing the Acoustic Environment |
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Assessing the Visual Environment |
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Assessing Electric Power Availability |
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Assessing Data System Capabilities |
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Identifying Cable Access Locations |
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Assessing HVAC Components |
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Chapter 14 Maintaining Awareness of Changes to the Site Environment |
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Addressing Room Environment Issues |
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Ambient and Artificial Lighting Issues |
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Furniture and Room Finish Issues |
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Addressing Building Environment Issues |
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Building Structure and Substructure Issues |
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Building Regulation Issues |
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Chapter 15 Developing a Functional AV Scope |
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Compiling Information for the Functional AV System Scope |
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Needs Determine Applications |
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277 | (1) |
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Gathering Information About Facilities |
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Conducting Project Planning and Coordination Meetings |
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Documenting the Functional AV Scope with the Program Report |
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Objectives of the Program Report |
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Contents of the Program Report |
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Presenting the Program Report to the Client |
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Distributing the Program Report |
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Preparing for the Client Presentation |
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Conducting the Client Presentation |
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Program Report Approval and Next Steps |
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Part IV Designing and Building an AV Solution |
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Chapter 16 Designing an AV Solution |
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Designing the Display System |
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298 | (1) |
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Determining the Display System's Purpose |
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Identifying the Display Devices |
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Identifying Monitoring, Feed, and Recording Requirements |
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Identifying the Display Signal Sources |
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304 | (3) |
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Identifying Switching and Distribution Components |
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Addressing Video Signal Issues |
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308 | (1) |
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Adding Processing and Conversion |
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Designing the Audio System |
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Identifying the Audio System's Purpose |
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310 | (1) |
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Addressing the Three Parameters for an Audio System |
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Identifying the Audio Sources |
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Identifying the Audio Destinations |
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Meeting Mixing and Amplification Requirements |
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Adding Processing and Conversion |
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Considering Power Amplifiers and Loudspeaker Wiring |
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Calculating Power Required at the Loudspeaker |
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Designing Control Systems |
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328 | (1) |
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Defining the Control System |
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Integrating with IT Networks |
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330 | (1) |
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Network Considerations for AV Systems |
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330 | (3) |
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Planning for Networked AV Systems |
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333 | (1) |
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Assessing Network Readiness for AV Systems |
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334 | (1) |
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Providing System Design Documentation |
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335 | (1) |
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Other Design Considerations |
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Design and Measurement Tools |
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Chapter 17 Conducting a Vendor-Selection Process |
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Identifying Potential Equipment and Service Vendors |
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Equipment and Service Considerations |
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Criteria for Selecting Potential Vendors |
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Creating an RFP for Equipment and Services |
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Contacting Potential Vendors About Your RFP |
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Reviewing Vendor Proposals |
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Communicating with Vendors |
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The Contract-Award Process |
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Chapter 18 Performing AV Finance and Job-Costing Activities |
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Creating Estimates for AV Activities |
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362 | (1) |
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Creating a Project Estimate |
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Estimating Equipment and Material Costs |
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Estimating Project Labor Costs |
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Providing Estimates to Clients |
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Purchasing AV Supplies and Equipment |
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Identifying General Categories of Purchase Items |
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Identifying Vendors and Suppliers |
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Obtaining Pricing and Delivery Schedules |
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Performing Job-Costing Activities |
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Producing Interim Invoices |
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Analyzing Utilization Rates |
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Creating Project Profit-and-Loss Documents |
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Chapter 19 Building AV Solutions |
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Installing AV Equipment and Systems |
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376 | (1) |
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Preparing for the Installation |
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376 | (1) |
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Cable Handling and Pulling |
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389 | (6) |
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Setting Up and Configuring AV Control Systems |
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Termination for Control Systems |
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Assembling the Control System |
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Using Control System Software |
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Testing and Installing the Control System |
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405 | (1) |
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Final Control System Testing |
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Configuring Networked AV Systems |
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406 | (1) |
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407 | (1) |
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Chapter 20 Managing an AV Project |
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Managing Project Activities and Resources |
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422 | (1) |
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Creating a Work Breakdown Structure |
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422 | (1) |
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Creating a Logic Network for Coordinating Resources |
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423 | (1) |
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Managing the Project Budget |
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424 | (1) |
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Monitoring Work at the Client Site |
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425 | (1) |
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Coordinating Project Activities |
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426 | (1) |
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Holding a Project Kickoff Meeting |
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427 | (1) |
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Attending Project Status Meetings |
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427 | (1) |
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Creating Project Schedules |
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428 | (1) |
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Coordinating AV Work with Other Trades |
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429 | (1) |
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Providing Project Documentation |
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430 | (1) |
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Information-Related Documents |
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430 | (1) |
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431 | (4) |
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432 | (1) |
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Part V After the AV Installation |
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435 | (46) |
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Chapter 21 Operating an AV Solution |
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437 | (14) |
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Verifying That AV Equipment Is Operating Properly |
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437 | (1) |
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Sample AV Systems Performance Verification Checklist Items |
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438 | (2) |
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The AV Systems Performance Verification Process |
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440 | (1) |
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Providing Support, Training, and Documentation |
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Briefing the Client on AV System Operation |
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441 | (1) |
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Training Users and Support Staff |
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442 | (1) |
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Documenting How to Operate the AV System |
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443 | (1) |
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Documenting the AV Systems Themselves |
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443 | (2) |
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Documenting Preventive Maintenance |
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445 | (1) |
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446 | (5) |
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448 | (1) |
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Chapter 22 Conducting Maintenance Activities |
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Maintaining AV Systems and Components |
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452 | (1) |
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Maintenance Warranties and Agreements |
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452 | (1) |
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Performing AV System Maintenance |
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453 | (2) |
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AV System Testing Equipment |
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455 | (1) |
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Documenting Maintenance Activities |
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456 | (3) |
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457 | (1) |
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Chapter 23 Troubleshooting and Repairing AV Systems |
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Preparing to Troubleshoot |
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460 | (1) |
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An Overview of the Troubleshooting Process |
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Recognizing Symptoms and Elaborating on Them |
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A Troubleshooting Scenario |
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An Overview of the Repair and Restoration Process |
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464 | (1) |
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Addressing Common AV System Problems |
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465 | (1) |
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AV Problems and Solutions |
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466 | (9) |
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Basic Network Troubleshooting Tools |
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475 | (1) |
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Maintenance and Repair Records |
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476 | (1) |
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Billing for Repair Activities |
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477 | (4) |
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477 | (1) |
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477 | (3) |
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Part VI The Business of Professional AV |
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481 | (46) |
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Chapter 24 Managing AV Business Operations |
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483 | (12) |
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Working with Vendors, Suppliers, and Customers |
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484 | (1) |
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Managing Levels of Stock and Materials |
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484 | (2) |
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Ensuring Security of Equipment and Supplies |
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486 | (1) |
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487 | (1) |
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Keeping Up-to-Date Equipment Records |
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488 | (1) |
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Maintaining the Professional Skills and Knowledge of Your Staff |
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488 | (1) |
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489 | (1) |
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490 | (1) |
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Conducting Administrative Work |
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491 | (4) |
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491 | (1) |
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491 | (2) |
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493 | (2) |
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Chapter 25 Marketing and Selling AV Solutions |
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Defining Your Market, Audience, and Value Proposition |
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496 | (1) |
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496 | (2) |
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Identifying Your Target Audience |
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498 | (1) |
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Establishing Your Value Proposition |
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499 | (1) |
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Developing Your Marketing Message |
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500 | (1) |
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Establishing Your Marketing Budget |
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501 | (1) |
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Creating Marketing Materials and Communicating Messages |
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502 | (1) |
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Developing a Sales Proposal |
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502 | (1) |
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503 | (1) |
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Copying and Packaging the Proposal |
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504 | (1) |
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505 | (1) |
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505 | (2) |
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507 | (1) |
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Creating a Formal Contract |
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507 | (1) |
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Maintaining a Focus on Customer Service |
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508 | (5) |
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509 | (1) |
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509 | (2) |
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511 | (2) |
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Chapter 26 Managing AV Personnel |
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513 | (14) |
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513 | (1) |
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Determining Job Requirements |
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514 | (1) |
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Writing Job Advertisements |
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514 | (2) |
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516 | (2) |
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518 | (5) |
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Maintaining and Improving Staff Skills |
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523 | (1) |
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Assessing Staff Performance |
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523 | (1) |
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524 | (1) |
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Disciplining Problem Staff |
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524 | (3) |
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524 | (1) |
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525 | (1) |
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526 | (1) |
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527 | (24) |
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Appendix A Future Trends in Professional AV |
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529 | (6) |
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529 | (2) |
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531 | (1) |
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532 | (3) |
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Appendix B InfoComm Standards |
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535 | (4) |
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ANSI/INFOCOMM 1M-2009, Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas |
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535 | (1) |
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ANSI/INFOCOMM 2M-2010, Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design and Coordination Processes |
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536 | (1) |
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ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011, Projected Image System Contrast Ratio |
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536 | (1) |
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ANSI/INFOCOMM 4:2012, Audiovisual Systems Energy Management |
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537 | (2) |
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539 | (10) |
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Using the Proper Order of Operations |
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539 | (1) |
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Steps to Solving Word Problems |
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539 | (1) |
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Step One Understand the Problem |
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540 | (1) |
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540 | (1) |
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Step Three Execute Your Plan |
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541 | (1) |
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Step Four Check Your Answer |
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542 | (1) |
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542 | (1) |
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543 | (6) |
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Appendix D About the CD-ROM |
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549 | (2) |
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549 | (1) |
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Installing and Running MasterExam |
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549 | (1) |
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549 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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550 | (1) |
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LearnKey Technical Support |
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550 | (1) |
Glossary |
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551 | (28) |
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