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Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study SystemPublished with InfoComm International, CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of the InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist examthe leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification. Youll get learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, best practices, checklists, diagrams, photos, chapter review questions with in-depth explanations, and a full-color insert. Designed to help you prepare for the CTS exam, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference.

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Conduct a site survey Gather customer information Evaluate and recommend changes to a site environment Develop a functional AV scope Design, provide, and sell AV solutions Conduct a vendor selection process Operate AV solutions Conduct maintenance activities Manage AV solutions and operations Project manage AV projects Perform AV finance and job costing activities Troubleshoot and repair AV solutions
Foreword xix
Acknowledgments xxi
PART I The Certified Technology Specialist and the CTS Exam
1(24)
Chapter 1 What Is a Certified Technology Specialist?
3(6)
What Does a CTS Do?
3(1)
Why Earn Your CTS?
4(1)
The Purpose of the CTS Exam
5(1)
Are You Eligible for the CTS Exam?
6(1)
The CTS Exam Application Process
7(2)
Chapter Review
8(1)
Chapter 2 The CTS Exam
9(16)
The Scope of the CTS Exam
9(2)
The CTS Exam Over Time
11(1)
Studying for the Exam
12(1)
Sample CTS Exam Questions
13(4)
Question-Evaluation Strategies
17(1)
What to Expect on Exam Day
17(1)
Identification Requirements
18(1)
Items Restricted from the Exam Room
19(1)
The Exam
19(6)
Chapter Review
22(3)
PART II Essentials of AV Technology
25(154)
What Is an AV System?
26(1)
AV System Goals
27(2)
Chapter 3 Analog and Digital Signals
29(10)
Analog and Digital Waveforms
30(1)
Digital Signal Basics
30(1)
Digital Signal Processing and Sampling
30(1)
Bit Depth of a Digital Signal
31(1)
Bit Rate
32(1)
Signal Compression
33(1)
Digital Formats
33(1)
Noise and Signal Transmission
34(1)
Analog and Digital Signal Considerations
35(4)
Chapter Review
35(1)
Review Questions
35(2)
Answers
37(2)
Chapter 4 Audio Systems
39(36)
Sound Waves
39(1)
Wavelength
40(1)
Frequency
40(1)
Octaves and Bands
41(1)
Harmonics
42(1)
Logarithms
43(1)
Decibels
44(1)
The Inverse Square Law and Sound
45(1)
Acoustics
46(1)
Reflected Sound Energy
47(1)
Reverberation
48(1)
Absorption
48(1)
Transmission
48(1)
Ambient Noise
49(1)
Sound Capture
49(1)
Microphones
50(7)
Audio Signal Levels
57(1)
Audio Devices
58(5)
Loudspeakers
63(2)
Audio Signal-Level Monitoring
65(4)
Examples of Audio System Applications
69(1)
Sound Reinforcement
69(1)
Mix-Minus
70(1)
Intercom and Paging Systems
70(1)
Audioconferencing and Audio for Videoconferencing
70(1)
Sound Masking
70(5)
Chapter Review
71(1)
Review Questions
71(3)
Answers
74(1)
Chapter 5 Video Systems
75(44)
Light
75(2)
Units of Light Measure
77(1)
Inverse Square Law and Light
78(1)
Color Mixing and Temperature
79(1)
Ambient Light
80(1)
Image Capture
81(1)
Camera and Focus
82(3)
Video Signals
85(6)
Video Signal Decoding
91(2)
Digital Signals
93(2)
Producing an Image
95(1)
Display and Projection Technology
95(2)
Flat-Panel Display Technologies
97(1)
Positioning a Display Within a Room
98(1)
Aspect Ratio
99(3)
The Projected Image
102(1)
Projector Optics
103(1)
Front Projection and Rear Projection
103(1)
Screens
104(2)
Perceived Quality
106(1)
Viewer Placement
107(1)
Throw Distance
108(1)
Keystone Error and Correction
109(1)
Digital Display Alignment
110(1)
Projection System Brightness
111(1)
Brightness and Contrast Adjustments
112(7)
Chapter Review
114(1)
Review Questions
114(3)
Answers
117(2)
Chapter 6 Networks
119(20)
Types of Networks
119(1)
Network Topology
120(1)
Star Topology
120(1)
Bus Topology
121(1)
Ring Topology
121(1)
Ethernet
122(1)
Ethernet Connections
122(1)
Fiber-Optic Connections
123(1)
Wireless Connections
124(1)
The OSI Reference Model
125(2)
Network Interface Cards and MAC Addresses
127(1)
Internet Protocol Addressing
127(1)
IPv4
128(1)
IPv6
128(1)
Subnet Masks
129(1)
Static IP Addressing
129(1)
Dynamic IP Addressing
130(1)
The Domain Name System
130(1)
Network Switches and Routers
131(1)
Network Switches
131(1)
Routers
131(1)
Gateways
131(1)
Bridges
132(1)
Network Security
132(1)
Network Access Control
132(1)
Firewalls
133(1)
Navigating Firewalls
134(5)
Chapter Review
134(1)
Review Questions
134(3)
Answers
137(2)
Chapter 7 Signal-Management Systems
139(14)
Wire and Cable
139(1)
Conductors
140(1)
Insulation
141(1)
Shields
142(1)
Jackets
142(1)
Cable Types
143(1)
Coax Cable
143(1)
Twisted-Pair Cable
143(1)
Fiber-Optic Cable
143(1)
Connectors
144(1)
Signal Integrity
145(1)
Distance Limits
146(1)
Switchers
146(1)
Switcher Ins and Outs
146(1)
Switcher Types
147(1)
Distribution Amplifiers
148(1)
Rack-Building Considerations
149(4)
Chapter Review
150(1)
Review Questions
150(2)
Answers
152(1)
Chapter 8 Control Systems
153(8)
Control System Functions
153(1)
Control System Components and Interfaces
154(1)
Control Signals
155(1)
Types of Control Systems
155(1)
Contact-Closure Control
155(1)
Variable-Voltage Control
156(1)
IR Control
156(1)
RF Control
157(1)
Control System Cabling
157(1)
Ethernet Control Systems
158(1)
Control Systems on Networks
158(3)
Chapter Review
158(1)
Review Questions
159(1)
Answers
160(1)
Chapter 9 Electrical Systems
161(10)
Electrical Power Basics
161(1)
Voltage and Current
161(2)
Resistance and Impedance
163(1)
Power
163(1)
Ohm's Law
163(1)
Electrical Circuits
164(1)
Grounding
165(1)
Electrical Power and Distribution
166(1)
Electrical Safety
167(4)
Chapter Review
168(1)
Review Questions
168(1)
Answers
169(2)
Chapter 10 Radio Waves
171(8)
Transmitting and Receiving RF
171(1)
Allocations of RFs
172(1)
The Importance of Antennas
173(1)
Antenna Lengths
173(1)
Ground Plane
173(1)
Antenna Orientation
173(1)
Diversity Systems
174(1)
RF Video Systems
175(4)
Chapter Review
176(1)
Review Questions
176(2)
Answers
178(1)
Part III Preparing for AV Solutions
179(116)
Chapter 11 Gathering Customer Information
181(30)
Communicating with Clients
181(1)
Obtaining Client Contact Information
182(1)
Face-to-Face Communication
182(4)
Speaking on the Phone
186(1)
Business Writing
187(3)
Obtaining Information About Client Needs
190(1)
Conducting Initial Meetings with the Client and End Users
190(1)
Conducting a Needs Analysis
191(8)
Benchmarking
199(4)
Obtaining Scale Drawings of the Customer Space
203(3)
Obtaining Information About Constraints
206(5)
Chapter Review
207(1)
Review Questions
207(3)
Answers
210(1)
Chapter 12 Conducting a Site Survey
211(28)
Health and Safety Requirements at a Work Site
211(1)
Safety Regulations
212(1)
Safety Equipment
213(1)
Gathering General Site Information
213(3)
Interpreting Site Layout Drawings
216(1)
Drawing Views
217(4)
Title Blocks and Drawing Schedules
221(5)
Drawing Scales
226(2)
Common Architectural Drawing Abbreviations
228(1)
Architectural Drawing Symbols
228(3)
Converting Measurements
231(1)
Calculating Area and Volume
232(7)
Chapter Review
232(1)
Review Questions
233(3)
Answers
236(3)
Chapter 13 Evaluating a Site Environment
239(22)
Identifying Room Needs
240(1)
Types of Rooms
240(2)
General Room Features and Characteristics
242(1)
The Technical Functions of a Room
243(2)
Functions of Associated Spaces
245(1)
Assessing the Room Environment
246(1)
Assessing the Acoustic Environment
247(1)
Assessing the Visual Environment
248(5)
Assessing Room Lighting
253(1)
Assessing Services
254(1)
Assessing Electric Power Availability
255(1)
Assessing Data System Capabilities
255(1)
Identifying Cable Access Locations
256(1)
Assessing HVAC Components
256(5)
Chapter Review
257(1)
Review Questions
257(2)
Answers
259(2)
Chapter 14 Maintaining Awareness of Changes to the Site Environment
261(14)
Addressing Room Environment Issues
262(1)
Acoustic Issues
262(2)
Sightline Issues
264(3)
Ambient and Artificial Lighting Issues
267(1)
Furniture and Room Finish Issues
268(1)
Addressing Building Environment Issues
268(1)
Building Services Issues
268(1)
Building Structure and Substructure Issues
269(1)
Building Regulation Issues
269(6)
Chapter Review
272(1)
Review Questions
272(1)
Answers
273(2)
Chapter 15 Developing a Functional AV Scope
275(20)
Compiling Information for the Functional AV System Scope
276(1)
Needs Determine Applications
277(1)
Form Follows Function
278(1)
Gathering Information About Facilities
278(3)
Conducting Project Planning and Coordination Meetings
281(1)
Documenting the Functional AV Scope with the Program Report
282(1)
Objectives of the Program Report
283(1)
Contents of the Program Report
283(4)
Presenting the Program Report to the Client
287(1)
Distributing the Program Report
287(2)
Preparing for the Client Presentation
289(1)
Conducting the Client Presentation
290(1)
Program Report Approval and Next Steps
290(5)
Chapter Review
291(1)
Review Questions
291(1)
Answers
292(3)
Part IV Designing and Building an AV Solution
295(140)
Chapter 16 Designing an AV Solution
297(52)
Designing the Display System
298(1)
Determining the Display System's Purpose
299(1)
Identifying the Display Devices
300(1)
Identifying Monitoring, Feed, and Recording Requirements
301(3)
Identifying the Display Signal Sources
304(3)
Identifying Switching and Distribution Components
307(1)
Addressing Video Signal Issues
308(1)
Adding Processing and Conversion
308(1)
Designing the Audio System
309(1)
Identifying the Audio System's Purpose
310(1)
Addressing the Three Parameters for an Audio System
310(5)
Identifying the Audio Sources
315(1)
Identifying the Audio Destinations
315(2)
Meeting Mixing and Amplification Requirements
317(1)
Adding Processing and Conversion
317(3)
Considering Power Amplifiers and Loudspeaker Wiring
320(6)
Calculating Power Required at the Loudspeaker
326(2)
Designing Control Systems
328(1)
Defining the Control System
328(2)
Integrating with IT Networks
330(1)
Network Considerations for AV Systems
330(3)
Planning for Networked AV Systems
333(1)
Assessing Network Readiness for AV Systems
334(1)
Providing System Design Documentation
335(1)
System Drawings
336(6)
Bill of Materials
342(1)
Other Design Considerations
342(1)
Future Provisions
343(1)
Value Engineering
343(1)
Design and Measurement Tools
344(5)
Chapter Review
344(1)
Review Questions
344(2)
Answers
346(3)
Chapter 17 Conducting a Vendor-Selection Process
349(12)
Identifying Potential Equipment and Service Vendors
350(1)
Equipment and Service Considerations
350(3)
Criteria for Selecting Potential Vendors
353(1)
Creating an RFP for Equipment and Services
353(2)
Contacting Potential Vendors About Your RFP
355(1)
Reviewing Vendor Proposals
355(1)
Communicating with Vendors
356(1)
The Contract-Award Process
356(5)
Chapter Review
357(1)
Review Questions
357(2)
Answers
359(2)
Chapter 18 Performing AV Finance and Job-Costing Activities
361(14)
Creating Estimates for AV Activities
362(1)
Estimate Considerations
362(1)
Estimate Markup
363(1)
Creating a Project Estimate
363(1)
Estimating Equipment and Material Costs
363(1)
Estimating Project Labor Costs
364(1)
Estimating Labor Costs
364(1)
Estimating Other Costs
364(1)
Providing Estimates to Clients
365(1)
Purchasing AV Supplies and Equipment
365(1)
Identifying General Categories of Purchase Items
365(1)
Creating Purchase Lists
366(1)
Identifying Vendors and Suppliers
366(2)
Obtaining Pricing and Delivery Schedules
368(1)
Performing Job-Costing Activities
368(1)
Producing Interim Invoices
369(1)
Analyzing Utilization Rates
370(1)
Creating Project Profit-and-Loss Documents
370(5)
Chapter Review
372(1)
Review Questions
372(2)
Answers
374(1)
Chapter 19 Building AV Solutions
375(46)
Installing AV Equipment and Systems
376(1)
Preparing for the Installation
376(1)
Job Site Safety Concerns
377(1)
Cable Termination
377(6)
Rack Building
383(6)
Cable Handling and Pulling
389(6)
Mounting AV Components
395(7)
Setting Up and Configuring AV Control Systems
402(1)
Termination for Control Systems
403(1)
Assembling the Control System
403(1)
Using Control System Software
404(1)
Testing and Installing the Control System
405(1)
Final Control System Testing
405(1)
Configuring Networked AV Systems
406(1)
Subnetting
406(1)
VLANs
407(1)
VPNs
408(1)
IP Addressing
408(1)
Producing AV Events
409(1)
Preparing for the Event
409(1)
Loading and Unloading a Truck
410(1)
Setting Up Equipment
411(4)
Supporting AV Systems
415(6)
Chapter Review
416(1)
Review Questions
416(3)
Answers
419(2)
Chapter 20 Managing an AV Project
421(14)
Managing Project Activities and Resources
422(1)
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
422(1)
Creating a Logic Network for Coordinating Resources
423(1)
Managing the Project Budget
424(1)
Monitoring Work at the Client Site
425(1)
Coordinating Project Activities
426(1)
Holding a Project Kickoff Meeting
427(1)
Attending Project Status Meetings
427(1)
Creating Project Schedules
428(1)
Coordinating AV Work with Other Trades
429(1)
Providing Project Documentation
430(1)
Information-Related Documents
430(1)
Change Documentation
431(4)
Chapter Review
432(1)
Review Questions
432(2)
Answers
434(1)
Part V After the AV Installation
435(46)
Chapter 21 Operating an AV Solution
437(14)
Verifying That AV Equipment Is Operating Properly
437(1)
Sample AV Systems Performance Verification Checklist Items
438(2)
The AV Systems Performance Verification Process
440(1)
Checking Signal Flow
440(1)
Providing Support, Training, and Documentation
441(1)
Briefing the Client on AV System Operation
441(1)
Training Users and Support Staff
442(1)
Documenting How to Operate the AV System
443(1)
Documenting the AV Systems Themselves
443(2)
Documenting Preventive Maintenance
445(1)
Striking a Room
446(5)
Chapter Review
447(1)
Review Questions
448(1)
Answers
449(2)
Chapter 22 Conducting Maintenance Activities
451(8)
Maintaining AV Systems and Components
452(1)
Maintenance Warranties and Agreements
452(1)
Performing AV System Maintenance
453(2)
AV System Testing Equipment
455(1)
Documenting Maintenance Activities
456(3)
Chapter Review
456(1)
Review Questions
457(1)
Answers
458(1)
Chapter 23 Troubleshooting and Repairing AV Systems
459(22)
Preparing to Troubleshoot
460(1)
An Overview of the Troubleshooting Process
461(1)
Recognizing Symptoms and Elaborating on Them
461(1)
Selecting a Strategy
462(1)
A Troubleshooting Scenario
463(1)
An Overview of the Repair and Restoration Process
464(1)
Addressing Common AV System Problems
465(1)
AV Problems and Solutions
466(9)
Basic Network Troubleshooting Tools
475(1)
Maintenance and Repair Records
476(1)
Billing for Repair Activities
477(4)
Chapter Review
477(1)
Review Questions
477(3)
Answers
480(1)
Part VI The Business of Professional AV
481(46)
Chapter 24 Managing AV Business Operations
483(12)
Working with Vendors, Suppliers, and Customers
484(1)
Managing Levels of Stock and Materials
484(2)
Ensuring Security of Equipment and Supplies
486(1)
Hiring Security Guards
487(1)
Deterring Theft
487(1)
Keeping Up-to-Date Equipment Records
488(1)
Maintaining the Professional Skills and Knowledge of Your Staff
488(1)
Resources for AV Staff
489(1)
Training
490(1)
Monitoring Client Sites
490(1)
Conducting Administrative Work
491(4)
Chapter Review
491(1)
Review Questions
491(2)
Answers
493(2)
Chapter 25 Marketing and Selling AV Solutions
495(18)
Defining Your Market, Audience, and Value Proposition
496(1)
Defining the Market
496(2)
Identifying Your Target Audience
498(1)
Establishing Your Value Proposition
499(1)
Developing Your Marketing Message
500(1)
Establishing Your Marketing Budget
501(1)
Creating Marketing Materials and Communicating Messages
502(1)
Developing a Sales Proposal
502(1)
Proposal Contents
503(1)
Copying and Packaging the Proposal
504(1)
Presenting the Proposal
505(1)
Salesmanship
505(2)
Typical Sales Mistakes
507(1)
Creating a Formal Contract
507(1)
Maintaining a Focus on Customer Service
508(5)
Chapter Review
509(1)
Review Questions
509(2)
Answers
511(2)
Chapter 26 Managing AV Personnel
513(14)
Hiring AV Staff
513(1)
Determining Job Requirements
514(1)
Writing Job Advertisements
514(2)
Assessing Job Applicants
516(2)
Interviewing Applicants
518(5)
Maintaining and Improving Staff Skills
523(1)
Assessing Staff Performance
523(1)
Promoting Staff
524(1)
Disciplining Problem Staff
524(3)
Chapter Review
524(1)
Review Questions
525(1)
Answers
526(1)
Part VII Appendixes
527(24)
Appendix A Future Trends in Professional AV
529(6)
Secure AV
529(2)
Sustainability
531(1)
Smart Buildings
532(3)
Appendix B InfoComm Standards
535(4)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 1M-2009, Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas
535(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 2M-2010, Standard Guide for Audiovisual Systems Design and Coordination Processes
536(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011, Projected Image System Contrast Ratio
536(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 4:2012, Audiovisual Systems Energy Management
537(2)
Appendix C AV Math
539(10)
Using the Proper Order of Operations
539(1)
Steps to Solving Word Problems
539(1)
Step One Understand the Problem
540(1)
Step Two Create a Plan
540(1)
Step Three Execute Your Plan
541(1)
Step Four Check Your Answer
542(1)
Rounding
542(1)
AV Math Formulas
543(6)
Appendix D About the CD-ROM
549(2)
System Requirements
549(1)
Installing and Running MasterExam
549(1)
MasterExam
549(1)
Help
550(1)
Removing Installation(s)
550(1)
Electronic Book
550(1)
Technical Support
550(1)
LearnKey Technical Support
550(1)
Glossary 551(28)
Index 579
Brad Grimes (Boyds, MD) is Senior Writer/Editor for InfoComm International, an Adjunct Faculty member of InfoComm University, and the former Editor of Pro AV magazine. He has been writing about technology for more than 20 years, including positions covering IT for Ziff Davis, International Data Group, and Post Newsweek Tech Media (now 1105 Government Information Group). He continues to author articles and white papers on everything from video communications to cloud computing. His work has been recognized by the American Business Media, the American Society of Business Publication Editors, and the American Society of Magazine Editors.





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