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Exclusively from McGraw-Hill Professional and InfoComm International, this exam guide covers the latest Certified Technology Specialist Design exam for AV professionals.

CTS-D Certified Technology Specialist Design Exam Guide is a complete study system for the leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification from InfoComm International—the audiovisual association. This exam guide covers AV systems design, including the assessment of client's needs, AV design documents preparation, and coordination with other professionals to ensure AV systems satisfy client requirements. Each chapter contains exam objective call-outs, exam tips, and end-of-chapter review questions with in-depth answer explanations.

  • Covers the 2014 exam update which includes updated IT security design-related content, more networking coverage, and additional business content
  • Electronic content includes an official InfoComm CTS-D practice exam and a PDF copy of the book
  • More than 150 photos and illustrations reinforce key AV design concepts
Foreword xvii
About the Author xx
Acknowledgments xxi
Part I The Certified Technology Specialist-Design
Chapter 1 What Is a Certified Technology Specialist-Design?
3(6)
Introducing InfoComm International
3(1)
Why Earn Your CTS-D Credential?
4(1)
What Does a CTS-D Do?
5(2)
Are You Eligible for the CTS-D Exam?
7(1)
Chapter Review
7(2)
Chapter 2 The CTS-D Exam
9(24)
The Scope of the CTS-D Exam
9(2)
Exam Preparation Strategies
11(2)
Math Strategies
13(10)
Order of Operations
14(1)
Ohm's Law and Electrical Circuits
15(8)
The CTS-D Exam Process
23(5)
Getting to the Testing Center
23(1)
Identification Requirements
24(1)
Items Restricted from the Exam Room
24(1)
About the Exam
25(1)
During the Exam
25(1)
Dismissal or Removal from the Exam
26(1)
Hazardous Weather or Local Emergencies
27(1)
Special Accommodations for Exams
27(1)
Exam Scoring
27(1)
Retesting
27(1)
CTS-D Exam Practice Questions
28(2)
Answers to CTS-D Practice Questions
29(1)
Chapter Review
30(3)
Part II Environment
Chapter 3 Communicating Design Intent
33(42)
The Phases of an AV Design Project
34(5)
Program Phase
36(1)
Design Phase
36(1)
Construction Phase
37(1)
Verification Phase
38(1)
Reading Construction Drawings
39(12)
Scaled Drawings
39(3)
Drawing Types
42(6)
Architectural Drawing Symbols
48(2)
Common Architectural Drawing Abbreviations
50(1)
The AV Design Package
51(6)
Front-End Documentation
52(1)
Architectural and Infrastructure Drawings
53(3)
AV System Drawings: Facility Drawings
56(1)
AV System Drawings: System Diagrams
56(1)
AV System Specifications
57(1)
The Basics of AV-Enabled Rooms
57(3)
Audience and Presenter Areas
58(1)
Control and Projection Areas
59(1)
Programming
60(1)
The Needs Analysis
60(4)
Who Are the End Users?
61(1)
Clients on a Project
62(2)
Conducting the Needs Analysis
64(4)
Step 1: Ask Questions
64(1)
Step 2: Review Existing Documentation
65(1)
Step 3: Evaluate the Site Environment/Benchmarking
65(1)
Step 4: Conduct Program Meetings
66(1)
Step 5: Write the Program Report
67(1)
A Closer Look at the Program Report
68(2)
AV Budget Terms
69(1)
Distribution and Approval
70(1)
Chapter Review
70(5)
Review Questions
71(2)
Answers
73(2)
Chapter 4 Ergonomics in AV Design
75(16)
Human Dimensions and Visual Field
76(3)
The Horizontal Visual Field
77(1)
The Vertical Visual Field
78(1)
Head Rotation
79(1)
Sightlines
79(1)
Human Sightlines
80(1)
Eye Height
81(1)
Seating Layouts
82(1)
Floor Layouts
83(1)
Furniture
84(3)
Tables and Chairs
84(2)
Lecterns
86(1)
Other Furniture
87(1)
Chapter Review
87(4)
Review Questions
88(1)
Answers
89(2)
Chapter 5 Visual Principles of Design
91(40)
Determining Image Specifications
92(1)
Determining Text Size
92(3)
Visual Acuity and the Snellen Eye Chart
93(1)
Character Height
94(1)
Determining the Farthest Viewing Distance
95(3)
The Simple Image Height Formula Wheel
97(1)
Determining the Nearest Viewing Distance
98(1)
Determining the Viewing Range
99(1)
Display Device Selection
100(3)
Video Resolution
101(1)
Aspect Ratio
101(1)
Calculating Aspect Ratio
102(1)
Calculating Screen Diagonal
102(1)
Display Types
103(1)
Front Projection
103(3)
Front-Projection Screens
104(1)
Specifying Front-Screen Projection
105(1)
Rear Projection
106(3)
Rear-Projection Screens
107(2)
Rear-Projection Design Considerations
109(1)
Videowalls
109(3)
Common Videowall Applications
110(1)
Videowall Design
110(2)
Display Environment
112(4)
Measuring Light
112(3)
System Black
115(1)
Contrast Ratio
115(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011
116(2)
Five Viewing Positions
116(1)
Four Viewing Tasks
116(2)
3M Conformance
118(1)
Projector Positioning
118(2)
Projector Light Path
119(1)
Projection Throw
119(1)
Predicting Projector Brightness
120(4)
Screen Gain
121(1)
Hot Spotting
121(1)
Lamp Life
121(1)
Projector Lens
122(1)
Ambient Light Levels
122(1)
Calculating Required Projector Brightness
123(1)
Measuring OFE Projector Brightness
124(1)
Task-Light Levels
125(2)
Calculating Task-Light Levels
126(1)
Chapter Review
127(4)
Review Questions
127(2)
Answers
129(2)
Chapter 6 Audio Principles of Design
131(54)
Introduction to the Decibel
132(3)
Why Use Decibels?
133(1)
Calculating Decibel Changes
133(2)
Reference Level
135(2)
Sound Pressure Level
137(2)
SPL Meters
139(4)
SPL Meter Settings
139(1)
SPL Meter Classes
140(1)
SPL Meter Weighting Curves
141(1)
Loudness vs. Weighting
141(1)
SPL Meter Weighting: Spectrum Analysis
142(1)
Loudspeaker Directivity
143(1)
Calculating Loudspeaker Coverage
144(2)
Distributed Layout Options
146(2)
Edge-to-Edge Coverage
146(1)
Partial Overlap Coverage
147(1)
Edge-to-Center Coverage
147(1)
Ohm's Law Revisited
148(1)
Loudspeaker Impedance
148(1)
Wiring Loudspeakers
149(3)
Loudspeakers Wired in a Series
149(1)
Loudspeakers Wired in Parallel, Same Impedance
150(1)
Loudspeakers Wired in Parallel, Different Impedances
151(1)
Loudspeakers Wired in a Series and Parallel Combination
151(1)
Measuring Impedance
152(1)
Transformers
152(2)
Specifying a Power Amplifier
154(2)
Headroom Requirements
155(1)
Loudspeaker Sensitivity
155(1)
Power Amplifiers
156(1)
Specifying a Power Amplifier for Direct-Connection Audio
156(1)
Specifying a Power Amplifier for Distributed Audio
156(1)
Microphones
157(3)
Handheld Microphones
157(1)
Instrument, Lavalier, and Head Microphones
157(1)
Boundary and Gooseneck Microphones
158(1)
Shotgun Microphones
159(1)
Microphone Construction
160(1)
Microphone Polar Response
161(1)
Polar Plot
161(2)
Microphone Frequency Response
163(1)
Microphone Signal Levels
163(1)
Microphone Sensitivity
164(1)
Microphone Pre-Amp Gain
165(1)
Microphone Mixing and Routing
166(1)
Microphone Placement: A Conference Table
167(1)
Microphone Placement: The 3:1 Rule
168(1)
Reinforcing a Presenter
169(2)
Microphones and Clothing
170(1)
Polar Plots for Reinforcing a Presenter
170(1)
Audio System Quality
171(3)
It Must Be Loud Enough
172(1)
It Must Be Intelligible
173(1)
It Must Remain Stable
174(1)
PAG/NAG
174(3)
More Variables: NOM and FSM
177(1)
PAG/NAG in Action
177(1)
Chapter Review
178(7)
Review Questions
179(2)
Answers
181(4)
Part III Infrastructure
Chapter 7 Communicating with Allied Trades
185(10)
Communicating with Stakeholders
186(1)
Tracking the Project
187(3)
Work Breakdown Structure
187(1)
Gantt Chart
188(1)
Logic Network Diagram
189(1)
Industry Standards as Common Language
190(1)
Hierarchy of Design Consultation
190(1)
Showing Workmanship
191(1)
Chapter Review
192(3)
Review Questions
192(1)
Answers
193(2)
Chapter 8 Lighting Specifications
195(24)
Basics of Lighting
196(4)
Brightness
196(1)
Color Temperature
197(3)
Energy Consumption
200(1)
Lighting the Space
200(6)
Task Lighting
201(1)
Shades and Blackout Drapes
201(1)
Choosing Lamps
202(1)
Choosing Luminaires
202(1)
Lighting Coverage
203(2)
Documenting Luminaires
205(1)
Creating a Zoning Plan
206(4)
Determining Zones
206(4)
Lighting Control
210(2)
On/Off vs. Dimmable
210(1)
Lighting Scenes
211(1)
Lighting a Videoconference
212(3)
Glare
212(1)
Light Balance
213(1)
Color Temperature
214(1)
Wall and Table Finishes
214(1)
Emergency Lighting
215(1)
Chapter Review
216(3)
Review Questions
216(1)
Answers
217(2)
Chapter 9 Structural and Mechanical Considerations
219(28)
Codes and Regulations
220(3)
Designing for Equal Access
221(1)
Electric and Building Codes
222(1)
Mounting Considerations
223(6)
Mounting Options
223(2)
Load Limit
225(2)
Mounting Hardware
227(2)
Designing the Rack
229(8)
Rack Sizes
229(2)
Ergonomics
231(1)
Weight Distribution
231(2)
Signal Separation
233(1)
Block Diagrams
233(1)
Heat Load
234(1)
Calculating Heat Load from Power Amplifiers
235(1)
Cooling a Rack
236(1)
HVAC Considerations
237(3)
HVAC Issues that Impact Design
237(1)
AV Drawings
238(2)
Fire and Life Safety Protection
240(1)
Fire Safety
240(1)
Energy Management
241(2)
Data Collection
241(1)
Automation
242(1)
Education and Training
243(1)
Chapter Review
243(4)
Review Questions
243(2)
Answers
245(2)
Chapter 10 Specifying Electrical Infrastructure
247(48)
Circuit Theory
248(5)
Ohm's Law and Power Formulas
249(2)
Series vs. Parallel Circuits
251(1)
Capacitors
251(1)
Inductors
252(1)
Coils and Magnetic Induction
253(2)
Coils, Capacitors, and Resistors in a Series Circuit
253(1)
Coils, Capacitors, and Resistors in a Parallel Circuit
254(1)
Specifying Electrical Power
255(2)
Established Terms
255(1)
Codes and Regulations
256(1)
Electrical Distribution Systems
257(4)
Power Distribution Systems
257(4)
Understanding Power Onsite
261(1)
The Master Technical Power Panel
262(1)
Specifying AV Circuits
262(5)
Branch Circuit Loads
263(1)
Calculating the Number of Circuits
264(3)
Power Strips and Cords
267(2)
Grounding (Earthing)
269(6)
System Grounding
269(2)
Equipment Grounding
271(2)
Ground Faults
273(2)
The Dangers of Three-to-Two-Prong Adapters
275(1)
Isolated Ground
275(3)
Isolated Ground Receptacles
276(2)
Interference Prevention and Noise Defense
278(4)
Magnetic-Field Coupling
279(1)
Electric-Field Coupling
279(1)
Shielding
280(2)
Ground Loops
282(1)
Balanced Circuits
282(1)
Differential- and Common-Mode Signals
283(1)
Common-Mode Rejection
283(1)
Twisted-Pair Cables and Common-Mode Rejection
284(1)
Transformers
284(1)
Unbalanced Interface
285(1)
The Pin 1 Problem
286(1)
Specifying AV Conduit
287(6)
Conduit Types
287(1)
Conduit Stubs
288(1)
Allowable Fill Percentages
289(2)
Jam Ratio
291(1)
Conduit Bends
292(1)
Chapter Review
293(2)
Review Questions
293(1)
Answers
294(1)
Chapter 11 Elements of Acoustics
295(30)
Acoustic Engineering
296(1)
Sound Production
296(1)
Sound Propagation
297(3)
Sound Intensity
298(1)
Sound Pressure
299(1)
Particle Displacement
300(1)
Sound Interaction
300(14)
Reflection
301(7)
Absorption
308(2)
Transmission
310(4)
Sound Reception
314(6)
Integration Process
314(3)
Noise Classes
317(2)
Background Noise Recommendations
319(1)
Chapter Review
320(5)
Review Questions
320(1)
Answers
321(4)
Part IV Applied Design
Chapter 12 Digital Signals
325(14)
The Analog Sunset
326(1)
Digital Signals
326(2)
Digital Audio Bandwidth
328(1)
Digital Video Bandwidth
329(2)
4:4:4 Sampling
330(1)
4:4:4:4 Sampling
330(1)
4:2:2 Sampling
330(1)
4:1:1 Sampling
331(1)
Bandwidth: Determining Total Program Size
331(1)
Content Compression and Encoding
332(3)
Codecs
332(1)
Digital Audio Compression: MP3
333(1)
Digital AV Compression
333(2)
Chapter Review
335(4)
Review Questions
335(2)
Answers
337(2)
Chapter 13 Digital Video Design
339(26)
Digital Video Basics
340(3)
High-Definition and Ultra High-Definition Video
341(1)
The Cliff Effect
342(1)
Video Signal Types
343(1)
Serial Digital Interface
344(1)
Transition-Minimized Differential Signaling
344(1)
DVI and HDMI
345(3)
More About HDMI
346(2)
DisplayPort
348(1)
USB 3.1 and USB Type-C
348(1)
Thunderbolt
349(1)
Mobile High-Definition Link
350(1)
Introduction to EDID
351(7)
Creating an EDID Strategy
354(1)
EDID Truth Tables
355(2)
Resolving EDID Issues
357(1)
Digital Rights Management
358(4)
High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection
358(1)
How HDCP Works
359(1)
Switchers and Repeaters
360(1)
HDCP Troubleshooting
361(1)
Chapter Review
362(3)
Review Questions
362(1)
Answers
363(2)
Chapter 14 Audio Design
365(24)
Analog vs. Digital Audio
366(3)
Audio Transport Methods
368(1)
DSP Architectures
369(2)
Signal Monitoring
371(1)
Analog vs. Digital Signal Monitoring
372(1)
Setting Up the System
372(8)
Where to Set Gain
373(3)
Common DSP Settings
376(4)
Introduction to Equalization
380(5)
Pass Filters
381(1)
Crossover Filters
381(1)
Feedback-Suppression Filters
382(1)
Noise-Reduction Filters
382(1)
Delays
383(1)
Graphic Equalizers
384(1)
Chapter Review
385(4)
Review Questions
385(2)
Answers
387(2)
Chapter 15 Control Requirements
389(12)
Types of Control Systems
390(1)
Control System Components
390(5)
Central Processing Unit
390(1)
Control Interfaces
391(2)
Control Points
393(2)
Control System Design
395(2)
Needs Analysis
395(1)
CPU Configurations
395(2)
Programming for Control
397(1)
Establishing Control Points
397(1)
Verifying System Performance
397(1)
Chapter Review
397(4)
Review Questions
398(1)
Answers
399(2)
Chapter 16 Networking for AV
401(60)
What Is a Network?
402(1)
Network Components
403(8)
Clients and Servers
404(1)
Network Interface Cards
405(1)
Switches, Routers, and Gateways
405(2)
Links
407(4)
The OSI Model
411(3)
OSI Model Layers
412(2)
Network Types and Topologies
414(15)
Local Area Networks
416(9)
Wide Area Networks
425(2)
Virtual Private Networks
427(2)
Network Layer Protocols
429(17)
Internet Protocol,
429(7)
Subnetting
436(2)
IP Address Assignment
438(8)
Transport Layer Protocols
446(4)
Transmission Control Protocol Transport
447(1)
Universal Datagram Protocol Transport
448(1)
Transmission Control Protocol vs. Universal Datagram Protocol
449(1)
Ports
450(1)
Data Link Layer Protocols
450(7)
Why Professional AV Needs Its Own Protocols
450(1)
Audio Video Bridging/Time-Sensitive Networking
451(2)
EtherSound
453(1)
CobraNet
454(1)
Dante
455(1)
Q-Sys
456(1)
HDBaseT
456(1)
Chapter Review
457(4)
Review Questions
458(1)
Answers
459(2)
Chapter 17 Streaming Design
461(26)
Streaming Needs Analysis
462(4)
Streaming Tasks
462(1)
Audience
463(1)
End Points
464(1)
Content Sources
464(1)
Using Copyrighted Content
465(1)
Streaming Needs Analysis Questions
466(1)
Streaming Design and the Network Environment
467(3)
Topology
467(1)
Bandwidth: Matching Content to the Network
468(1)
Image Quality vs. Available Bandwidth
469(1)
Streaming and Quality of Service
470(4)
Latency
471(1)
Network Policies and Restrictions
472(1)
Cheat Sheet: Streaming Network Analysis Questions
472(2)
Designing the Streaming System
474(2)
Other Streaming Protocols
474(1)
High-Quality Streaming Video
475(1)
Unicast and Multicast
476(8)
Unicast vs. Multicast
477(2)
Implementing Multicast
479(2)
Multicast Addressing
481(2)
Streaming Reflectors
483(1)
Chapter Review
484(3)
Review Questions
484(1)
Answers
485(2)
Chapter 18 Security for Networked AV Applications
487(12)
Security Objectives
488(1)
Identifying Security Requirements
489(4)
Determining a Security Posture
490(2)
Stakeholder Input
492(1)
Assessing Risk
493(1)
Risk Registers
494(1)
Mitigation Planning
494(3)
Change Default Passwords
495(1)
Create Multiple User Roles
496(1)
Accounts for Every User
496(1)
Disable Unnecessary Services
496(1)
Enable Encryption and Auditing
497(1)
Chapter Review
497(2)
Review Questions
497(1)
Answers
498(1)
Chapter 19 Conducting Project Implementation Activities
499(36)
Performance Verification Standard
500(2)
System Verification Process
502(1)
Regional Regulations
503(2)
Resources for Regional Codes
504(1)
Verification Tools
504(1)
Audio System Verification
505(6)
Audio-Testing Tools
505(6)
Video System Verification
511(2)
Verifying the Video Signal Path
511(2)
Verifying Video Sources
513(8)
Camera Adjustments
513(3)
Display Setup
516(3)
Projector Verification
519(2)
Audio/Video Sync
521(2)
Correcting Audio/Video Sync Errors
523(1)
Conducting System Closeout
523(4)
Closeout Documentation
524(1)
Drawings of Record
524(1)
Operational Documentation
524(2)
Punch List
526(1)
Troubleshooting
527(1)
Customer Training
527(1)
Client Sign-Off
528(1)
Chapter Review
529(6)
Review Questions
529(2)
Answers
531(4)
Part V Appendixes
Appendix A Math Formulas Used in AV Design
535(14)
Steps to Solving Word Problems
535(3)
Step 1: Understand the Problem
536(1)
Step 2: Create a Plan
536(1)
Step 3: Execute Your Plan
537(1)
Step 4: Check Your Answer
538(1)
Rounding
538(1)
AV Math Formulas
539(10)
Estimated Projector Throw
539(1)
Projector Lumens Output
539(1)
Image Height to Farthest Viewer Distance Ratio
540(1)
Decibel Formula for Distance
540(1)
Decibel Formula for Voltage
540(1)
Decibel Formula for Power
541(1)
Current Formula (Ohm's Law)
541(1)
Power Formula
541(1)
Series Circuit Impedance Formula
541(1)
Parallel Circuit Impedance Formula: Loudspeakers with the Same Impedance
542(1)
Parallel Circuit Impedance Formula: Loudspeakers with Different Impedances
542(1)
Series/Parallel Circuit Impedance Formulas
542(1)
Needed Acoustic Gain
543(1)
Potential Acoustic Gain
543(1)
Audio System Stability (PAG/NAG)
543(1)
Conduit Capacity
544(1)
Jam Ratio
544(1)
Heat Load Formula
545(1)
Power Amplifier Heat Load
545(1)
Power Amplifier Wattage (Constant Voltage)
545(1)
Wattage at the Loudspeaker
545(1)
Simplified Room Mode Calculation
546(1)
Loudspeaker Coverage Pattern (Ceiling Mounted)
546(1)
Loudspeaker Spacing (Ceiling Mounted)
546(1)
Digital Video Bandwidth
547(1)
Analog Video Signal Bandwidth
547(1)
Minimum Video System Bandwidth
547(2)
Appendix B InfoComm Standards
549(4)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 1M-2009, Audio Coverage Uniformity in Enclosed Listener Areas
549(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 2M-2010, Standard Guide for Audiovisual Design and Coordination Processes
550(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 3M-2011, Projected Image System Contrast Ratio
550(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 4:2012, Audiovisual Systems Energy Management
550(1)
ANSI/INFOCOMM 10:2013, Audiovisual Systems Performance Verification
551(1)
CEA/CEDIA/INFOCOMM J-STD-710, Audio, Video and Control Architectural Drawing Symbols Standard
551(1)
INFOCOMM F501.01:2015, Cable Labeling for Audiovisual Systems
551(2)
Appendix C Video References
553(2)
Videos in This Guide
553(1)
Additional Videos
554(1)
Appendix D About the CD-ROM
555(2)
System Requirements
555(1)
Installing and Running Total Tester
555(1)
Total Tester
555(1)
Free PDF Copy of the Book
556(1)
Video Links
556(1)
Technical Support
556(1)
Glossary 557(42)
Index 599
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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