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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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Bit Depth of a Digital Signal |
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Noise and Signal Transmission |
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Analog and Digital Signal Considerations |
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The Inverse Square Law and Sound |
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Digital Audio Compression |
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Digital Audio Network Protocols |
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Audio Signal-Level Monitoring |
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Examples of Audio System Applications |
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Sound Reinforcement or PA |
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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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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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Video Projection Technologies |
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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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The TCP/IP Networking Model |
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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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143 | (16) |
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143 | (4) |
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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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Radio-Frequency (RF) Control |
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164 | (1) |
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Networked Control Systems |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (4) |
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Chapter 9 Electrical Systems |
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Potential Difference and Current |
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169 | (2) |
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Safety Grounding (Earthing) |
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174 | (1) |
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Electrical Power and Distribution |
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Chapter 10 Wireless Radio Systems |
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Transmitting and Receiving Radio Waves |
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Allocation of Radio Frequencies |
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Part III Creating 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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192 | (1) |
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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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201 | (9) |
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Obtaining 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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223 | (2) |
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Gathering General Site Information |
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Interpreting Site Layout Drawings |
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228 | (19) |
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Title Blocks and Drawing Schedules |
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Architectural Drawing Symbols |
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242 | (5) |
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Calculating Area and Volume |
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Chapter 13 Evaluating a Site Environment |
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Identifying the Needs of the Space |
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General Room Features and Characteristics |
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The Technical Functions of a Space |
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Functions of Associated Spaces |
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Assessing the Environment of the Space |
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Assessing the Acoustic Environment |
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263 | (2) |
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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 Recommending Changes to the Site Environment |
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Addressing Environment Issues in the Space |
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280 | (7) |
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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 an AV Project Scope |
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Compiling Information for the Functional AV System Scope |
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Needs Determine Applications |
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295 | (1) |
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Gathering Information About Facilities |
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Conducting Project Planning and Coordination Meetings |
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299 | (2) |
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Documenting the Functional AV Scope with the Concept Design/Program Report |
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Objectives of the Concept Design/Program Report |
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Presenting the Report to the Client |
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Preparing for the Client Presentation |
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Conducting the Client Presentation |
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Report Approval and Next Steps |
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Chapter 16 Designing AV Solutions |
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Designing the Display System |
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314 | (10) |
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Determining the Display System's Purpose |
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315 | (1) |
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Identifying the Display Devices |
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Identifying Monitoring, Feed, and Recording Requirements |
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317 | (3) |
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Identifying the Display Signal Sources |
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Identifying Switching and Distribution Components |
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322 | (1) |
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Addressing Video Signal Issues |
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323 | (1) |
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Adding Processing and Conversion |
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323 | (1) |
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Designing the Audio System |
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Identifying the Audio System's Purpose |
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325 | (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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Defining the Control System |
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Integrating with IT Networks |
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Network Considerations for AV Systems |
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Planning for Networked AV Systems |
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349 | (1) |
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Assessing Network Readiness for AV Systems |
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Providing System Design Documentation |
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Other Design Considerations |
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Part IV Implementing AV Solutions |
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Chapter 17 Integrating AV Solutions |
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Installing AV Equipment and Systems |
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368 | (26) |
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Preparing for the Installation |
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368 | (1) |
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Cable Handling and Pulling |
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382 | (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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398 | (1) |
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Final Control System Testing |
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398 | (1) |
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Configuring Networked AV Systems |
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399 | (3) |
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Chapter 18 Operating AV Solutions |
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415 | (14) |
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Verifying That AV Equipment Is Operating Properly |
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416 | (3) |
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Audio Visual Systems Performance Verification |
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416 | (1) |
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The AV Systems Performance Verification Process |
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417 | (1) |
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Providing Support, Training, and Documentation |
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419 | (4) |
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Briefing the Client on AV System Operation |
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419 | (1) |
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Training Users and Support Staff |
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419 | (1) |
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Documenting How to Operate the AV System |
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420 | (1) |
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Documenting the AV Systems Themselves |
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421 | (2) |
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Documenting Preventive Maintenance |
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423 | (1) |
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425 | (4) |
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425 | (2) |
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Chapter 19 Managing an AV Project |
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429 | (16) |
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Managing Project Activities and Resources |
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430 | (4) |
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Creating a Work Breakdown Structure |
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Creating a Logic Network for Coordinating Resources |
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430 | (2) |
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Managing the Project Budget |
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432 | (2) |
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Monitoring Work at the Client Site |
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434 | (1) |
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Coordinating Project Activities |
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434 | (4) |
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Holding a Project Kickoff Meeting |
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435 | (1) |
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Attending Project Status Meetings |
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436 | (1) |
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Creating Project Schedules |
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436 | (1) |
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Coordinating AV Work with Other Trades |
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437 | (1) |
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Providing Project Documentation |
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438 | (3) |
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Information-Related Documents |
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441 | (4) |
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441 | (1) |
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442 | (3) |
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Part V Servicing AV Solutions |
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Chapter 20 Maintaining AV Operations |
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445 | (12) |
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Working with Vendors, Suppliers, and Customers |
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446 | (1) |
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Managing Levels of Stock and Materials |
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446 | (3) |
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Ensuring the Security of Equipment and Supplies |
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449 | (2) |
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Maintaining the Professional Skills and Knowledge of Your Staff |
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451 | (1) |
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452 | (1) |
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Conducting Administrative Work |
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454 | (3) |
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456 | (1) |
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Chapter 21 Conducting Maintenance Activities |
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457 | (8) |
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Maintaining AV Systems and Components |
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458 | (3) |
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Maintenance Warranties and Agreements |
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458 | (1) |
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Performing AV System Maintenance |
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459 | (2) |
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AV System Testing Equipment |
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461 | (1) |
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Documenting Maintenance Activities |
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462 | (1) |
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463 | (2) |
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463 | (1) |
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Chapter 22 Troubleshooting and Repairing AV Solutions |
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465 | (24) |
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Preparing to Troubleshoot |
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466 | (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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467 | (1) |
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A Troubleshooting Scenario |
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469 | (1) |
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An Overview of the Repair and Restoration Process |
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470 | (1) |
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Addressing Common AV System Problems |
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471 | (11) |
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AV Problems and Solutions |
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Basic Network Troubleshooting Tools |
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481 | (1) |
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Maintenance and Repair Records |
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482 | (1) |
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Billing for Repair Activities |
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483 | (1) |
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483 | (2) |
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485 | (4) |
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Appendix A Future Trends in AV |
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489 | (6) |
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489 | (1) |
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490 | (1) |
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Next-Generation Projection |
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490 | (1) |
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The Humble LED and Flexible Screens |
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490 | (1) |
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491 | (1) |
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492 | (1) |
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492 | (1) |
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Appendix B AVIXA Standards |
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Published Standards, Recommended Practices, and Technical Reports |
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496 | (1) |
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497 | (2) |
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Using the Proper Order of Operations |
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Steps to Solving Word Problems |
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Step 1 Understand the Problem |
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500 | (1) |
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502 | (1) |
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503 | (6) |
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Appendix D About the Online Content |
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509 | (4) |
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Your Total Seminars Training Hub Account |
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509 | (1) |
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Single User License Terms and Conditions |
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