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Question

Describe the characteristics of Limiters.

Answer 1

• They limit the level of all signals above an adjustable threshold. In other words, they prevent high-amplitude signals from getting through. • Limiting is used to prevent damage to components such as loudspeakers. • They are triggered by peaks or spikes in the audio signal (like a dropped microphone), and they react quickly to cut them off before they exceed a certain point. • The amount of limiting above the threshold is determined by a more aggressive ratio than a compressor reduction ratio. • The reduction limits the variation between highest and lowest signal levels, resulting in a limited dynamic range.

Answer 2

• They reduce the level of all signals below an adjustable threshold. • The amount of reduction below the threshold is determined by an adjustable ratio. • The signal-level reduction increases the variation between highest and lowest signal levels, resulting in an increased dynamic range. • They are used for reducing unwanted background noise.

Answer 3

• They can be thought of as an extreme downward expander. • They mute the level of all signals below an adjustable threshold. • Signal levels must exceed the threshold setting before they are allowed to pass. • They can be used to automatically turn off unused microphones.

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• They filter (attenuate) certain frequencies from a signal. • A notch filter "notches out" (attenuates) a specific narrow-frequency range. • Low-pass filters pass the low-frequency content of a signal and attenuate the high-frequency range. • High-pass filters pass the high-frequency content of the signal and attenuate the low-frequency range.

Answer 5

A common graphic equalizer is the 1/3-octave equalizer, which provides 30 or 31 slider adjustments corresponding to specific fixed frequencies with fixed bandwidths. The frequencies are centered at every one-third of an octave. The numerous adjustment points allow for shaping the overall frequency response of the system to produce the required effect. The graphic equalizer is so named because the adjustment controls provide a rough visual, or graphic, representation of the frequency adjustments.

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A parametric equalizer offers greater flexibility than a graphic equalizer. Not only does the parametric equalizer provide boost and cut capabilities, as does the graphic equalizer, but it also allows center frequency and filter bandwidth (often called the filter's O adjustments. A simple parametric equalizer can be found on the input of many audio mixers.

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• Mixing • Automated level control • Filtering • Equalization • Limiting • Compression and/or expansion • Time delay • Pitch shifting • Echo cancellation • Feedback suppression • Temporal manipulation • Matrix routing and mixing • Loudspeaker processing

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• 4 volts or more for typical sound systems • Up to 70 or 100 volts in a distributed sound system • More than 100 volts in extremely large venues

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• Communication Simple public address, intercom, evacuation and warning systems, and radio communications •Sound reinforcement Lectures, presentations, musical performances, concerts, theater productions, artist foldback • Sound reproduction Playback of prerecorded material such as music and video soundtracks.

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4 Ohms 8 Ohms 16 Ohms

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• Achieve optimum system volume • Avoid wasting power • Avoid overloading and damaging your power amplifier • Prevent damage to your loudspeakers • Reduce distortion and noise • Avoid uneven sound distribution

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Balanced circuits send signal over multiple lines that combine to form a full, uninterrupted signal. Unbalanced circuits send signal over a single line, allowing interference and spiking to pass through the circuit.

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D. How sound moves through the air is called propagation.

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C. Wavelength is the physical distance between two points of a waveform that are exactly one cycle apart.

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A. OdB SPL describes the threshold of human hearing.

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D. A "just noticeable" change in sound pressure level, either louder or softer, requires a +/-3dB change.

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B. Acoustics covers how sound is produced and its propagation and control.

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D. Numerous, persistent reflections of sound are called reverberation.

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A. Ambient noise is sound that interferes with the desired message or signal.

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A. The audio signal ends up in an output device before being converted into acoustical energy.

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D. The strength of the electrical audio signal from a microphone is called a mic-level signal.

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C. Phanton power is the remote power required to power a condenser microphone.

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D. An XLR connector typically finishes the shielded twisted-pair cable.

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A. The simultaneous use of multiple wireless microphone systems requires frequency coordination.

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B. If a technician changes the level of a signal, it is called gain adjustment.

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D. The amplifier comes right before the loudspeakers in the audio system chain.

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C. A crossover is an electrical frequency-dividing network circuit.

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DC (direct current) Circuit

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AC (alternate current) Circuit

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Series Circuit

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Parallel Circuit

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Visible light spectrum within the electromagnetic spectrum.

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Sometimes referred to as the Nit (nt), the candela per square meter is the international unit of luminance. A nit is equal to a luminance of 1 candela per square meter.

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The candela is the base unit of luminous intensity. It is the amount of light emitted by a light source that just happens (after a bit of manipulation of the specification) to have a similar output to a historic standard wax candle. That's why it's called candela, which is the Latin word for candle.

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The lumen is the unit of luminous flux the quantity of photons emitted from a 1 candela light source through an area of 1 square meter on a sphere 1 meter in radius surrounding that light source. Lumens are the most common unit of measurement of light output from a projector or a light source. However, different organizations measure lumens by different methods. The most commonly quoted standard for the lumen measurement worldwide is the method specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI, despite no longer being the international standard method.

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Incident meters measure the light coming directly from a source such as a lamp, projector, lighting fixture, digital sign, video wall, or monitor. Reflected meters, or spot meters, measure the light that bounces off an object like a projection screen, a wall, a participant in a video conference, or a work surface.

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Lux is the standard international unit of illuminance, the measure of the luminous flux (lumens) falling on a specified area. One lux is equal to 1 lumen/ square meter. Generally, illuminance is measured at a task area such as a video screen. a note-taking location or a work area.

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The foot-candle (fc) is the U.S. customary measurement of illuminance. One foot-candle is equal to 1 lumen/square foot. One foot-candle equals approximately 10.76 lux. One lux equals approximately 0.093fc.

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The foor-lambert (A) is the U.S. customary unit of measurement for luminance. It is equal to 1/n candela per square foot. A foot-lambert is approximately 3.43 candela per square meter.

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• Hue The underlying spectrum color- red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, or violet) • Value/brightness The grayscale value of the color-its position on the scale between white and black • Saturation/Chroma The saturation or amount of the hue its position on the scale between a pale, pastel tint and a strong, bold color

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Serial Digital Interface (SDI)

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[(TP x FR)/2] × 3 (TP = total number of pixels) (FR = frame rate)

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Front-screen projection uses the reflective method. The light from a projector reflects off a screen and hits our eyes. Reflective applications allow for the possibility of large displays and are easy to install. However, front projection has a lower contrast ratio than other methods, and because the projector is located in the room, it creates potential for fan and projector noise in the audience area.

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LED, organic light-emitting display (OLED), and microLED displays use the emissive method. The light is created by the individual elements of the display and sent directly outward.

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Refraction is the bending or changing of the direction of a light ray when passing through the boundary between different materials, such as between glass and air. How much light refracts, meaning how great the angle of refraction, is called the refractive index. The refractive indexes of the materials used in a lens have an impact on the image quality from that lens.

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Dispersion can be seen when a white light beam passes through a triangular prism. The different wavelengths of light refract at different angles, dispersing the light into its individual components. Lenses with strong dispersion can produce images with color fringes, known as chromatic aberration.

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Light passing through the edge of a spherical lens leaves the lens at a different angle to the light passing through the center of the lens and so has a different focal length. The resulting distortion is called spherical aberration.

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Curvature of field results in blurry appearance around the edge of an otherwise in-focus object (or the reverse). This is the result of a curved lens that projects a curved image field onto a flat surface such as projection screen. The more steeply curved the projection lens and the closer it is to the screen, the more noticeable is the effect. Very short focal length (wide angle) spherical lenses have steep curves.

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4:3 16:9 16:10 1.3333:1 1.7777:1 1.60:1

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Similarly to a 3LCD system, light from the projector's light source is split into the three video primary colors- red, green, and blue. Each color of light is directed at a separate DMD chip, which creates the pixel pattern for that color component of the image. The images from the three DMD chips are optically combined to form an additive full-color image.

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In these systems, a single DMD device produces the entire image. It is alternately illuminated at high speed by the component colors usually, but not always, red, green, and blue to form an additively mixed full color image due to the viewers' persistence of vision. The alternating colors illuminating the DMD are usually generated by passing the white light from the projector's light source through a rapidly spinning filter wheel that has segments of each of the component colors. The color wheel is synchronized with the patterns being sent the DMD chip.

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Screen gain is the ability of a screen to redirect light rays into a narrower viewing area, making projected images appear brighter to viewers sitting on-axis to the screen. The higher the gain number of a screen, the narrower the viewing angle over which it provides optimal brightness.

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• Passive viewing is where the content does not require assimilation and retention of detail, but the general intent is to be understood (e.g., noncritical or informal viewing of video and data). This requires a minimum contrast ratio of 7:1. • Basic decision-making (BDM) requires that a viewer can make decisions from the displayed image but that comprehending the informational content is not dependent upon being able to resolve every element detail (e.g., information displays, presentations containing detailed images, classrooms, boardrooms multipurpose rooms, product illustrations). This requires a minimum contrast ratio of 15:1. godstami • Analytical decision-making (ADM) is where the viewer is fully analytically engaged with making decisions based on the details of the content right down to pixel level (e.g., medical imaging, architectural/engineering drawings, fine arts, forensic evidence, photographic image inspection). This requires a minimum contrast ratio of 50:1. • Full-motion video is where the viewer is able to discern key elements present in the full-motion video, including detail provided by the cinematographer or videographer necessary to support the story line and intent (e.g., home theater, business screening room, broadcast post-production). This requires a minimum contrast ratio of 80:1.

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%EH = Element height / total image height

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L = SH x SW × AI L = Lumens SH = Screen height SW = Screen width Al = Average illuminance

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D. Electromagnetic radiation is categorized by its wavelength.

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D. Generally, a lux measurement of incident light is taken at a task area like a video screen.

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B. Illumination decreases by 75 percent when the distance from a light source is doubled.

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A. The amount of ambient light in a displayed environment negatively affects the quality of the displayed image.

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B. The native resolution of display device is defined by its horizontal rows and vertical columns of pixels.

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D. According to the Projected Image System Contrast Ratio standard, the minimum contrast ratio required for viewing full-motion video is 80:1.

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D. The four factors related to primary optics that influence the quality of the projected image are refraction, dispersion, spherical aberration, and curvature of field.

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C. Three of the major formats of digital video connections are DVI, HDMI, and DisplayPort.

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A. To measure the bandwidth of an image, you will need a spectrum analyzer.

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C. Rear-screen display applications are considered transmissive.

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B. LCDs first pass light through a polarizer, which blocks certain light waves.

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D. When selecting a display type, your first step should be to determine what you want to display.

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A. The higher the gain number of a projection screen, the brighter the image.

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D. If the phase setting of a display needs adjusting, the details of the image will be fuzzy.

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Local area network (LAN): A LAN connects devices within a confined geographical area, such as a building or living complex. A LAN is typically used to connect network devices over a short distance and generally owned or controlled by the end user. Wireless local area network (WLAN): A WLAN is a wireless LAN. Campus area network (CAN): A CAN connects multiple LANs in a limited geographical area such as a university campus or a cluster of buildings. Metropolitan area network (MAN): A MAN is a communications network that covers a geographic area, such as a suburb or city. Wide area network (WAN): A WAN covers a wide geographic area, such as a state or country. The Internet is the largest WAN it covers the earth. LANs are connected to WANs through routers, which are discussed later in this chapter. Storage area network (SAN): A SAN is a high-speed, special-purpose network (or subnetwork) that interconnects data-storage devices. Virtual local area network (VLAN): A VIAN is created when network devices on separate LAN segments are joined to form a logical group, thereby spanning the logical LANs to which they are connected. Personal area network (PAN): A PAN is a limited-range wireless network that serves a single person or small workgroup.

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• Single-mode: Single-mode means that the transmitted light travels on a single light path. You can typically identify single-mode fiber-optic cable by its yellow 0 outer protective jacket. • Multimode: Multimode means it travels on multiple light paths. Multimode fiber-optic cable is identified by an orange jacket.

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• Application: The Application layer includes the functions of the Application, Presentation, and Session layers (layers 5 through 7) of the OSI model. • Transport: The Transport layer matches the Transport layer of the OSI model. • Internet: The Internet layer matches the function of the Network layer of the OSI model. • Network Access: The Network Access layer includes the functions of the Data Link and Physical layers (layers 1 and 2) of the OSI model.

Answer 73

Layer 1, the Physical layer, covers cabling and other connection mediums, such as patchbays and more. The Physical layer does the following: Defines the relationship between the device and a physical means of sending data over network devices (such as a cable) • Defines optical, electrical, and mechanical characteristics Layer 2, the Data Link layer, includes the Ethernet standard and unique hardware addresses. Switches and Bridges operate ar this layer. The Data Link layed lues he following. . Defines procedures for operating the communication links . Encapsulates data into Ethernet frames . Detects and corrects packet-transmission errors Layer 3, the Network layer, is where the Internet Protocol (IP) comes into play. Routers and layer 3 switches operate at this level. The Network layer does the following. . Determines how data is transferred between network devices . Routes packets according to unique network device addresses . May provide flow and congestion control to prevent network resource depletion Layer 4, the Transport layer, governs the transfer of data. Gateways operate at this level. The Transport layer does the following: • Provides reliable and sequential packet delivery through error-recovery and flow-control mechanisms • Provides connection-oriented or connectionless packet delivery • Provides flow and congestion control to prevent network resource depletion Layer 5, the Session layer, is the first of the upper layers and concerns the data itself, ensuring data passes properly through the network. The Session layer does the following: • Manages user sessions and dialogues • Controls the establishment and termination of connections between users • Reports upper-layer errors Layer 6, the Presentation layer, unpackages data for use by the Application layer, It also does the following. • Masks data format differences between dissimilar systems so they can communicate • Specifies an architecture-independent data-transfer format • Encodes and decodes data, encrypts and decrypts data, and compresses and decompresses data Layer 7, the Application layer, presents data to the application software for use. The Application layer also does the following: • Defines an interface to user processes for communication and data transfer in a network • Provides standardized services, such as file and job transfer, and operations

Answer 74

The IPv4 format requires a number made up of four 8-bit "chunks," called octets, such as the following: 192.168.1.25 This number is actually a 32-digit binary number that looks like this: 11000000.10101000.00000001.00011001

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Instead of using a binary numbering system consisting of four groups of octets, IPv6 uses eight groups of four hexadecimal numbers. This change in number structure raises the number of unique network addresses. • IPv4 has 2 to the 32 power, or 4,294,967,296, potential IP addresses. • IPv6 has 2 to the 128 power, or 340,282,366,920,938,463, 463,374,607,431,768,211,456, potential addresses. In practice, an IPv6 address looks something like this: FEDC:BA98:7654:3210:FEDC:BA98:7654:3210

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• Unmanaged: An unmanaged switch is one you simply plug in and connect devices- that's it. There are no adjustments. It just works. • Managed: Managed switches give the IT manager the ability to adjust port speeds, set up VLANs, set up quality of service (QoS) settings, monitor traffic, and more. Managed switches are what you will find in most complex or multifunction networks.

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A. A bus network connects devices in sequence along a linear path.

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D. The IEEE 802.11 standard defines Wi-Fi communications methods.

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C. The connection speed in a Wi-Fi connection slows down if the signal strength declines.

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D. Single-mode fiber-optic cable can be identified by its yellow outer jacket.

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B. The OSI reference model is a guide that assists with conforming network communications and their processes to standards.

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C. In the OSI model, cabling and patchbays are elements of layer 1, the Physical layer.

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D. A MAC address is unique to every device and identifies a network's equipment.

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A. IP deals with addresses on a network.

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B. An IPv6 address uses eight groups of four hexadecimal numbers.

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C. Subnet masks can indicate how many devices are allowed on the network.

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D. An IP address and subnet mask are required to set an IP address manually on a network.

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D. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the MAC address during the device's connection to a network.

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A. Unmanaged switches just need to be plugged in and connected to devices.

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B. A gateway sends packets to different locations on a network and connects to outside networks.

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C. A firewall controls incoming and outgoing network traffic and determines what will be allowed through.

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6.5mm (1/4-inch) phone

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3.5mm (1/8-inch) phone

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RCA (phono)

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RJ-45 (8PSC or 8-pin, &-conductor)

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Speakon (NL4)

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Captive screw, Euroblock, Phoenix

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DVI (Digital Visual Interface)

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HD15 (VGA)

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HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

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DisplayPort

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USB (Universal Serial Bus)

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SC Connector

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ST Connetor

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LC Connector

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A. The path on which signal types travel is called signal flow.

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D. The purpose of shielding is to prevent noise from mixing with the signal.

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C. Cable contains multiple conductors.

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D. Twisted-pair cable using balanced circuitry can help in rejecting interference.

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B. Unless amplified or buffered, digital signals generally do not travel as far as analog signals.

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D. Switchers allow the user to select one input from a number of inputs.

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A. A 4 x 2 matrix switcher can connect any of four inputs to one or both of two outputs.

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C. An AV rack is a housing unit that protects and organizes electronic equipment.

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B. The inside of a typical AV rack is 19 inches (482.6mm) wide, and the outside varies from 21 to 25 inches (533 to 635mm).

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• Raising or lowering a projection screen • Commanding a switcher to change an input • Setting volume levels • Routing a signal from one device to another • Powering on devices • Opening or closing drapes • Activating various functions on a single device (play, pause, and stop)

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• Power up the haze and smoke machines • Power up the effects lighting system • Power up the show replay system • Power up the projectors, video processor, and video displays • Power up the speaker arrays • Power up the animatronics system • Switch the audio and video inputs to the preshow players • Display the preshow video content • Play the preshow music • Wait 10 minutes • Lower house light levels in the room • Fade out the preshow music and video • Switch the video and audio inputs to the show replay system • Trigger the show replay system • Turn on external "Show in Progress" signs

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. RS-232 The Electronic Industries Association (EIA) Recommended Standard 232 (RS-232) is a point-to-point protocol that uses an unbalanced line and is thus susceptible to external noise. • RS-422 provides a balanced, four-wire (separate transmit and receive links) serial data signaling system that enables cable runs of up to 1,200 meters (4,000 feet). • RS-485 standard is a balanced, transmission-line serial communications protocol that supports up to 32 transmitting and receiving devices or, in some applications, 256 transmitting and receiving devices. . USB Universal Serial Bus, among its many other applications, is a serial data signaling system that is widely used for device control in AV systems. While USB may be limited to transmission distances less than 5 meters (16 feet), there are USB-to-Ethernet adapter systems that use ICP/IP to allow USB control to be extended to any point on the Internet.

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• Zigbee is a relatively inexpensive, low-energy, low-speed wireless communications protocol that was designed for remote device communication and control over a small area such as a house or an office, with a maximum range of about 30 meters (100 feet) line of sight. • Wi-Fi is a general data communications protocol used for computer networking. Because of its wide implementation across most spaces where AV systems are used, and because of the wide availability of devices with integrated Wi-Fi capabilities, it is used for both control communications and data distribution. • Bluetooth is a low-energy data communications protocol designed for personal area networking over distances up to about 10 meters (30 feet) line of sight.

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D. Control systems simplify the operation of an AV system.

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B. Flip charts are not a common method of interfacing with a control system.

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D. Setting volume levels is more likely to be a function than a program.

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C. Powering on the audio amplifier and display would most likely be a program.

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D. The purpose of a control system interface is to send instructions to the control system CPU.

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B. Communication that allows a return message is called bidirectional.

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D. Contact-closure control communication provides device operation by closing or opening an electrical contact.

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D. Bright sunshine or fluorescent lighting can interfere with an I control.

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A. Ethernet is mainly used in control systems to control complex systems.

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D. Voltage is the force that causes current to flow through a conductor.

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A. Current is measured in amperes.

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C. The opposition to the flow of current in an AC circuit is called impedance.

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D. Power is measured in watts.

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C. The relationship between voltage, current, and resistance is defined by the formula I = V/R.

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D. A current is always seeking to return to the source.

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B. The main panel distributes power using feeders and distribution panels.

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D. The branch circuits that power wall outlets and AV equipment are connected to the subsidiary distribution panel (panelboard).

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B. When planning an electrical system, do not plan to exceed 80 percent of the current capacity of any circuit.

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• Radio waves are part of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. They are a result of the movement of electric charge (current), which generates an electric field, a magnetic field, and electromagnetic radiation. • Radio frequency (RF) refers to any signal with a frequency in the range from 3kHz to 300GHz. An RF signal does not have to be carried by radio waves; it can be carried in a copper cable, by a laser link, by an infrared link, or in a fiber-optic cable. • Wireless refers to any signal that is carried without a wire or a fiber-optic cable connection. Radio waves, laser beams, and infrared signals are all examples of wireless connections. The handheld infrared remote control for a projector is an example of wireless communication that does not use radio waves.

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D. An AC signal of 3kHz to 300GHz falls into the RF spectrum.

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A. A transmitter modulates its incoming signal stream to be sent out via antenna.

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D. Modulation is the most important step in converting data in a transmitter.

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D. The range of frequencies between 300MHz and 3GH Iz is the UHF band.

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A. One of the most efficient configurations for a vertical antenna is to have a Physical length one-quarter of the signal wavelength.

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C. The main function of a diversity receiver is to compare the phase differences between signals to avoid cancellation.

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B. Parabolic antennas are ideal for use in point-to-point communications.

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• Administrative representatives/stakeholders, including owner executives, facility managers, department heads, and funding organizations • End users, including representatives from each organization or department that will use the new systems • AV technology managers, representing the technical side of the dients AV operational needs • IT representatives, to address issues in utilizing or accessing the IT system and how IT relates to the users activities • Architects and project designers, to provide input regarding space allocation and planning • Program, production, or construction managers, who may be stakeholders in the overall project outcome

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• The specific activities the end users want to accomplish within the space/room • The required AV presentation applications based on the users' needs • The tasks and functions that support the applications

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• Space allocation • Security • Electrical/lighting • Data/telecommunications • Structural

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Benchmarking refers to the process of examining methods, techniques, and principles from peer organizations and facilities. AV designers and integrators can use these benchmarks as a basis for designing a new or renovated facility.

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• Mechanical services drawings show the ductwork that goes through the building. • Engineering drawings show the load-bearing and suspension points. • Electrical drawings show locations of power and lighting. • Engineering drawings show the location of communications and networking cabling, patch facilities, and distribution frames. • Reflected ceiling plans depict the ceiling grid, diffusers, light fittings, sprinklers, projection system, and loudspeakers. • Site drawings locate geographically where you will need to go to perform the installation.

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• Limitations on times of day when on-site work is acceptable • Limitations to on-site work activities • Security • Noise limitations • Limitations on parking or loading vehicles • Areas that require special care or attention • Locations that present potentially dangerous conditions or require special procedures • Ongoing construction • Cultural issues

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C. Active listening includes focusing on what the person is saying, summarizing and paraphrasing the person's statements, and maintaining eye contact with a person. It does not include asking frequent questions to guide the conversation to the topic you are interested in discussing, because the point of active listening is to actually hear what the client is trying to communicate.

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B. Usually, the best approach for communicating detailed technical AV plan information to a client is to send the client an electronic document containing the information. Other methods, such as e-mail, text, messaging, or telephone conversations, are likely too informal to enable the client to review the detailed information.

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C. The most valuable source of information when defining the needs for an AV system is usually end-user descriptions of the tasks and applications the AV system will support.

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D. The main purpose of an initial needs analysis is to identify the activities that the end users will perform and the functions that the AV system should provide to support these activities.

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A. Knowledge of the overall room function assists the AV system designer by providing a starting point from which to determine client needs.

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A. Task parameters are used to provide overall information about the desired general AV needs.

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B. The purpose of benchmarking is to give the client an opportunity to experience a number of AV system designs that address similar needs.

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A. It is important for the AV vendor to obtain a full set of building plans because the AV designer must understand the full range of room features to ensure that the AV system design takes other building systems and components into account.

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D. The AV team should collect the full range of client contact information, including the main client contact and the client technical representative. Also, the AV team should collect information about any contacts who may be required for site inspection and installation, including the architect, building manager, construction manager, security manager, IT manager, and so on.

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C. The AV team uses information about any identified constraints to the AV design and installation tasks to develop a work-around plan when these constraints will affect the design or installation tasks.

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• PPE • Approved ladders • Fall protection

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• Architectural drawing package: The drawings in this package illustrate the overall design of the building and rooms. These include the room layouts; features and dimensions; and locations of building systems such as HVAC, plumbing, lighting, data and communications, and electricity. • AV project drawing package: This package provides the overall picture for an AV installation. These plans, created by the AV system designer, depict the equipment, where each component will be located, and how each component should be physically installed.

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Reflected ceiling plan

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Elevation drawing

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Section drawing

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Detail drawing

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Title block

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Elevation flag

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Section cut flag

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Detail flag

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Grid system symbol

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Elevation drawings only show the wall and what’s mounted to it. Section drawings show a perspective from inside the room, including other furniture.

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B. When visiting a client site, the primary work site regulations governing the use of PPE are typically defined by the AHJ (Authority having jurisdiction). However, keep in mind that the client, the client's insurance company, and your company may also have safety requirements that you should follow.

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B. The safety equipment that AV technicians should use when working at a site include PPE (such as hard hats, work boots, gloves, and safety glasses), approved nonconductive ladders, and fall protection. Nonslip handle tools are not typically considered required safety equipment.

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D. A site survey checklist is typically used to capture general information about a client and site that may be relevant for the A system design and installation tasks.

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A. Reflected ceiling plans depict the layout of items on the ceiling.

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A. Mechanical drawings depict the ductwork that goes through the building.

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A. Elevation drawings depict the characteristics of a wall using a side view, which would allow you to determine the appropriate height and location of a video display.

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C. Section drawings depict the structures behind a wall or above a ceiling that could interfere with your system installation plan.

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B. A detail drawing would depict exactly how the designer wants the projector mounted to the ceiling.

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A. The abbreviation NTS refers to "not to scale" and is used to tell you something on the drawing is not consistent with the scale.

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D. The abbreviation AFF refers to "above finished floor" and would indicate how high on a wall the interface plate would be installed.

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A. Mechanical drawings provide the best information about the ducts and piping in a facility.

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A. On a drawing with a 1:50 scale, 2 centimeters equal 100 centimeters, or 1 meter.

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A. On a drawing using a 1/4 scale, 6 inches equal 24 feet.

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A. A section cut symbol on a drawing indicates a sectional view through a part of the structure.

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A. The equation 25.4 × 10 = 254mm allows you to convert a measurement of 10 inches into an equivalent measurement in millimeters.

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C. The equation 100 / 25.4 = 3.94in allows you to convert a measurement of 100 millimeters into an equivalent measurement in inches.

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C. The area of a space measuring 15 feet wide by 20 feet long by 10 feet high is 300 square feet (length x width).

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C. The volume of a space measuring 15 meters wide by 20 meters long by 3 meters high is 900 cubic meters (length × width × height).

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• Client's requirements: At least initially, spaces should be designed to focus on the client's needs, not the system's needs. • Client's processes: Designers should learn the end users processes for activities they will conduct in the space. • Client awareness: End users and/or clients do not always understand clearly what they want or need. Clients often have a general idea of what they want an AV system to do, but they may not actually know what is possible or practical to implement.

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• Boardrooms • Conference and meeting rooms • Huddle rooms • Training rooms, lecture theaters, and classrooms • Auditoriums • Divisible spaces • Videoconference rooms • Courtrooms • Museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces • Arenas, sports complexes, and stadiums • Houses of worship and religious education centers.

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• Accessibility • Doors • Ceiling height • Windows • Interior finishes • Static display systems • Lighting and light levels • Sightlines • Electrical power • Grounding • Phone and networks • Wi-Fi • Ventilation • Structural mountings • Acoustics

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• Audience area • Presenter area • Control and/or projection area

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• Visual • Sound • Ease of movement throughout the room • Audience comfort

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• Presenter workstation • Presenter and equipment • Power, voice, and data • Sightlines • Versatility

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• Equipment space • Heating and cooling • Electrical power requirements • Voice and data • Signal cabling • Task lighting • Sound isolation • Monitoring

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• Reception area • Phones/network access • Break area or lounge • Restrooms •Beverage and food service • Kitchen and vending area • Breakout room

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• The shape of the room • The composition of walls and other materials in the room

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A numerical measure of the color of a light source compared to the light from a standard glowing object. "White" light sources each have a different mix of the colors of the visible spectrum, and color temperature is expressed in Kelvins (K). Lower color temperatures, such as 2,000K, indicate the light source produces more light at the red/orange end of the spectrum, while higher color temperatures, such as 6,000K, indicate the source produces more light at the blue/green end of the spectrum.

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A complete lighting device, composed of a light source, optics, and housing. This is often called a light fixture or simply a fixture.

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A grouping of architectural lighting fixtures that illuminate the same area.

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A set of lighting levels that combine to create a complete lighting "look" or picture.

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A. The AV designer should evaluate the overall design to determine whether the audience can see and hear the presentation and that movement within the seating area will be comfortable.

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C. The AV designer should determine whether the room meets the size, power, and HVAC requirements and provides other services needed for the AV system components.

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C. The primary concern of the AV designer regarding HVAC systems at a client site is whether the HVAC system will interfere with AV system component placement or create excessive noise.

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A. The primary concern when reviewing the acoustical environment within a client site is the level of ambient noise and reverberation that is present within the room.

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B. For inspecting detailed images, such as graphics and engineering diagrams, calculations should be made using the online analytical decision-making tool to establish screen size, viewing distances, and the sizes of image content.

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C. An HD display has an aspect ratio of 16:9, which is equal to multiplying the height by 1.7777 to determine the width. In this case, the screen height of 4 foot (1.2 meters) times 1.7777 results in a screen width of 7.11 feet (2.17 meters).

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C. The typical primary concern for AV designers regarding projectors and screens is the impact of ambient light on the quality of the image. In this instance, since there are several windows in this space, ambient light will likely be a substantial issue.

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C. In a projection environment, the contrast ratio of the image is most affected by the ambient light levels within the room.

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D. When evaluating the proposed AC power supply to an AV control room, the AV designer should consider how much power is necessary to operate the AV system components, what non-AV equipment is on the same distribution board as the AV equipment, and which existing outlets are available for the AV equipment.

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• Viewing cone •Viewing angle • Viewing distance

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D. Sightline studies are used to determine which portion of the screen the audience will be able to see from each of the seating areas throughout a room.

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A. Darker colors are better suited to reduce ambient light levels within a room.

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A. The AV designer is typically mostly concerned with reducing the amount of noise generated by an operating HVAC system.

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C. Building regulations or codes typically define the type of wiring used by the AV system, in addition to other factors, such as mounting requirements.

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• Project directories • Contract scopes and roles • Owner and end-user information • Industry standards

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• Owner and design manuals • Codes and ordinances • Industry standards • Network architecture

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• Technology trends • End-user needs • AV tasks and parameters • Infrastructure issues • IT issues

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• Lighting • Electrical • Mechanical (both noise and heat) • Acoustical • Data/telecommunications • Networking • Structural • Architectural (space plans, adjacencies, allocations, and other architectural issues) • Interiors (finish requirements) • Coordination of other trades with AV installation needs • The budget impacts of these issues

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• Opinion of probable cost: This term describes an early attempt to determine the cost of a system before there is enough detail in the design to produce a line-item estimate. • Estimate: This implies that there is a more objective basis for the cost provided. It is an approximate calculation that includes a line-item analysis for equipment and labor (perhaps including taxes and other ancillary costs) and would be more accurate than an opinion of probable cost. • Quote: This is a detailed and enforceable estimate. It should be provided and identified as a quote for an AV system only if the estimate is based on a concept design/program report and a detailed system design.

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• Owners • End users and technology managers • Architect • Project manager • General/prime contractor • AV integrator • Other professionals with special interests

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C. The program phase should focus on defining the user needs, the general AV systems required to meet these needs, and the general costs of these systems.

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A. The AV system capabilities should be defined based on what the end users need to accomplish. This will ensure that the system meets the needs of the users.

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A. The concept design/program report provides an overall description of the system, its capabilities, and general cost. Once it is reviewed and approved, it will provide the basis for more detailed descriptions of the AV system.

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D. The end users who were consulted during creation of the program report are typically identified within the executive summary.

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C. The opinion of probable cost is a general estimate of the overall cost of the AV system that can be used by the client as a basis for creating a general budget for the AV system portion of a project.

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C. Once the AV concept design/program report is reviewed and approved, it will provide the basis for creating detailed AV design documents and cost estimates.

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• Two-way or three-way, with passive crossover: These are usually cabinet units with multiple (typically two or three loudspeaker types included to cover the full range of hearing. • Powered/Active: Often called powered or active loudspeakers, these have one or more crossover networks and amplifiers integrated within the loudspeaker cabinet. • Constant-voltage (25V, 70V, and 100V): Also called a high-impedance speaker system, this method of distributing sound over a large area throush a network of speakers tends to minimize power loss. • Subwoofers: Also known as sub-bass loudspeakers or simply subs, these are used to reproduce only the lowest acoustic frequencies. The subwoofer is a critical addition to a high-fidelity audio system. • Clusters/Arrays: These are groups of loudspeakers used to cover a wide area. Each speaker component of the cluster/array is directed to provide coverage to a section of the audience. • Specialty: systems are designed to meet various situations, such as very narrow focused beams, or asymmetric coverage. Some can even be steered electronically to respond to a changing situation.

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Echo-cancellation system

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Total Impedance Zt = Z1 + Z2 + Z3 where: • Zt equals the total impedance of the circuit. • Z1 equals the rated impedance of the first loudspeaker. • Z2 equals the rated impedance of the second loudspeaker. • Z3 equals the rated impedance of the third loudspeaker, and so on. If you have four loudspeakers, each rated at 4 ohms: Z=4+4+4+4 Z = 16 ohms Therefore, an amplifier rated for a 16-ohm load would be the best choice. An amplifier optimized for a 4-ohm load could not efficiently couple energy to this circuit of loudspeakers.

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Zt=1/((1/Z1)+(1/Z2)+(1/Z3)) where: • Zt equals the total impedance of the circuit. • Z1 equals the rated impedance of the first loudspeaker. • Z2 equals the rated impedance of the second loudspeaker. • Z3 equals the rated impedance of the third loudspeaker, and so on. Fortunately it is quite common for all of the loudspeakers in a parallel circuit to be rated at the same impedance. In that case, the impedance of the circuit equals the impedance of one of the loudspeakers divided by the total number of loudspeakers wired in parallel: Total Impedance Zt = Z1/N where: • Zt equals the total impedance of the circuit. • Z1 equals the rated impedance of one of the loudspeakers. • N equals the number of loudspeakers wired in parallel. If you have four loudspeakers wired in parallel, each rated at 8 ohms, the circuits impedance is 2 ohms. Zt = 8/4

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• Direct-coupled: A direct-coupled system (also called a low impedance system) is designed for low impedance loudspeakers (16 ohms, 8 ohms, or 4 ohms) and works pretty much as its name implies. The system loudspeakers are connected directly to a power amplifier output. • Constant-voltage: When it becomes impractical to connect a large number of loudspeakers in a direct-coupled scheme, its common to employ transformers. This setup is called a distributed or constant-voltage system. Constant-voltage systems are often identified by the maximum voltage allowable, such as 25V, 70V, or 100V.

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• 1:1 transformer: This type of transformer has an equal number of primary and secondary windings. It is used for electrical (galvanic) circuit isolation to solve problems such as audible hum, buzz, or rolling hum bars on a display. • Step-up transformer: This type has more windings on the secondary side than on the primary side. Voltage and impedance increase, while available current decreases. •Step-down transformer: This type has fewer windings on the secondary side than on the primary side. Available current increases, while voltage and impedance decrease.

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dB - 20 log10 * (distance1 / distance2) dB = 20 log(1 meter / 2 meters) dB = 20 log(0.5) dB = 20(-0.301) dB = -6.02 Subtract final number from original dB output.

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SPL increase = 10 log (power2 / power1) 6dB = 10 log(x / 1) 0.6 = log x x = 3.98 watts where: • 6dB is the SPL increase required from the loudspeaker. • x represents the power in watts required at the loudspeaker. • 1 watt is the reference power input from the loudspeaker specification.

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• Functionality • Interoperability • Interconnectivity • Capabilities

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• IP addressing • Subnetting • Virtual LANs (VLANs) • Virtual private networks (VPNs) • Directory integration • Network security

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• Audio Video Bridging (AVB): Ethernet AVB is an IEEE standard that transports uncompressed video and up to 200 channels of 48kHz/24-bit audio in real time, plus embedded control and monitoring, using Ethernet frames. It requires special, AVB-enabled switches and network components but does not require separate network infrastructure or dedicated bandwidth. • Dante: Over gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps), Dante transports up to 1,024 channels of 48kHz/24-bit audio; 512 channels at 96kHz/24 bit; or HDMI video including eight channels of audio. Over 100Mbps Ethernet, it can transport up to 96 channels of 48kHz/24-bit audio, or half that number at 96kHz/24 bit. Dante is fully routable over IP networks using standard Ethernet switches, routers, and other components. It requires no separate infrastructure.

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Signal flow diagram

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• Equipment rack elevations • Specialized plates and panels • Specialty connector and miscellaneous wiring diagrams • Custom configurations and modifications • Patch-panel layouts and labeling • Custom application documentation • User interface descriptions

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A. The primary initial consideration of the AV system designer when designing a video display system component of an AV system is determining how the client will use the display system. This will drive the subsequent decisions about resolutions, screen size, screen location, and so on.

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C. The AV designer should determine the needed monitoring, feeds, and recording requirements, and ensure that they are supported by the system design.

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C. During the design stage of the AV system, the designer must have a clear understanding of the client needs, such as the media that the client must be able to present, and use this information to design a system that accommodates the necessary sources.

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D. Since the system bandwidth is limited by the lowest bandwidth device within the system, the AV system designer should select components that maximize the bandwidth of the entire system.

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D. The three main performance parameters that an audio system should be designed to achieve are loudness, intelligibility, and stability.

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A. As with all AV system design decisions, the frequency response of an audio system should be based on the client needs and intended applications. For example, an audio system that will transmit only videoconferences does not need to achieve the same wide frequency response as a system intended to amplify music performances.

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B. An echo canceler can reduce the echoes that sometimes impact the intelligibility of the audio portion of a videoconference.

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C. When wiring loudspeakers in a series, the impedance is additive, meaning that three loudspeakers that each have 4 ohms of impedance will result in a system of 12 ohms of impedance.

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B. Audio systems where the loudspeakers are located far from the amplifier typically use a constant-voltage loudspeaker system that includes transformers for each loudspeaker.

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A. The formula used to determine the drop in acoustic energy if the user moves from 6 to 12 meters away from a sound source is dB = 20 log × (6 meters / 12 meters).

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• Direct-connection termination • Compression termination • Soldering termination • Crimping termination • Linear-compression termination • Insulation-displacement termination

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• Stray wires that may produce short circuits • Use of the correct wires at the appropriate contact points or pins • Excessive or insufficient solder • Sharp protrusions, extensions, or evidence of foreign matter

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• Building the rack itself • Installing the equipment • Wiring the hardware together

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Rack-elevation drawing

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• Convection cooling: This type of cooling relies on the fact that hot air rises to move heat upward and out of vents at the top of the rack. • Evacuation cooling: This type of cooling uses fans to draw hot air out of the rack, usually through top vents. • Forced air cooling: This type of cooling uses an approach that's the opposite of evacuation. It uses fans to force cool or even chilled air into the rack from below, and uses vents at the top of the rack to provide an exhaust for the hot air.

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• In some cases, the first step in building an equipment rack is actually assembling the rack itself. It may come in many pieces that must be put together prior to placing electronic equipment inside. • Install all rack mechanical accessories. These can include power and grounding strips, horizontal and vertical cable management systems, casters, and fans. • Assemble the equipment to be mounted in the rack. • Document any information, such as equipment serial numbers, to include in manuals you will provide to the client. Some serial numbers or product labels can be difficult to locate after the equipment is in the rack. Therefore, it's important to gather this information before loading the rack. • Install mounting ears on equipment where necessary. Mounting ears are metal brackets you attach to an AV component so that you can mount it in a rack. They could be optional accessories purchased from the equipment manufacturer, or they could be included with the equipment. Some AV equipment has built-in mounting ears. • Identify the intended locations for specific components and install them in the 9 rack appropriately. Keep in mind that attempting to hold individual pieces of equipment in place while installing the mounting screws can be hard work. A as common best practice is to lay the rack on its back on top of a protective sheet so that the rack is not scratched or damaged. • Fill all rack spaces with equipment, blanks, vents, or power strips, so that the space matches your rack-elevation drawing. Empty spaces can affect air flow. • Fasten the equipment mounting ears to the rack rail using screws. • Make all internal rack-wiring connections between equipment inputs and outputs and organize the cabling. Use the AV system block diagrams to determine the signal path through a system. • Install the AC power components defined in the rack design documents and applicable codes and standards. This step may include configuring the system to access more than one AC power circuit, properly placing transformers (to allow for service access and minimize electrical interference), and ensuring proper grounding both for safety and to minimize the potential for hum.

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• 1 cable = 53 percent If you are running only one cable through a conduit, that cable's cross-sectional area may take up to 53 percent of the conduit's internal cross-sectional area. • 2 cables = 31 percent If you are going to run two cables inside a conduit, the sum of the two cables' cross-sectional area may be up to 31 percent of the conduit's internal cross-sectional area. • 3 cables = 40 percent If you are going to run three cables through a conduit, the sum of the three cables' cross-sectional area may be up to 40 percent of the conduit's internal cross-sectional area.

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• Improper calculation of loads • Shear load, in which gravity pulls the mount down the wall, shearing off the bolts like a pair of scissors • Tensile load, in which the load stretches the mounting fastener, causing soft, inferior grade fasteners (like bolts) to stretch, distort, or break • Pull-out, which refers to the fastener pulling out of the structure, wall, or ceiling from which it is mounted • Shock loading, which refers to a sudden additional load, such as from an earthquake or a person hanging from a mount • Bolts placed at the top of the mount carry more stress than those placed at the bottom (since not all fasteners carry the same the load in a mount), although following the manufacturer's instructions for placement should avoid this problem

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Shear load

Answer 262

Tensile load

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• DHCP: This approach allows network administrators to automate address assignment. When a device connects to the network, the DHCP service of server will assign an IP address to the device's MAC address. The pool of available IP addresses is based on the subnet size and the number of addresses that have been allocated. DHCP is easy to manage because no two devices get the same address, relieving potential conflicts. It also allows more devices to connect to the network. However, with DHCP, you never know what a device's IP address will be from connection to connection. Blocks of IP addresses can be omitted from the DHCP pool to use for statically addressed devices. • Static IP addressing: This approach assigns fixed IP addresses to networked devices. Many AV devices must always have the same address so control and monitoring systems can find them. In the absence of a DHCP server, you will need to manually set the IP address (which you must obtain from the IT manager), hard-coding ic onto each device. To do this, you will need the IP address, the subnet mask, the device name, and the DNS server and gateway addresses. • Reserve DHCP: This is a hybrid approach to IP addressing. Using reserve DHCP, a block of statically configured addresses can be set aside for devices whose IP addresses must always remain the same. The remaining addresses in the subnet will be assigned dynamically. To reserve addresses for AV devices, you need to list the MAC address of each device that requires a static address. • DNS This approach uses a hierarchical, distributed database that maps easily remembered names to data such as IP addresses. A DNS server keeps track of all the equipment on the network and matches the equipment names so they can be easily located on the network or integrated into control and monitoring systems. Many AV devices don't natively or fully support DNS address assignment.

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A. Stray wires that extend outside the termination are a sign of an improper termination. A stray wire can cause a short that will interfere with system operation.

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B. The AV technician should test continuity of the cable to determine whether it is properly transmitting signals or whether it is shorted in some manner.

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A. An IP address is used to give each component on a TCP/IP network a unique address that allows components to communicate.

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A. The metal rack casing and components can interfere with an RF signal transmitted from within a rack.

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D. A ventilation approach that uses a fan to draw hot air from inside the rack is called an evacuation method.

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A. Signal separation within a rack refers to grouping cables according to signal strength so that stronger signals will not create interference on cables carrying lower-level signals, such as power cables interfering with microphone cable signals.

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A. Heavy equipment should be securely mounted, either using the building structural support elements or blocking installed behind the drywall specifically to be used as a mounting support.

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A. Mounting plans for difficult mounting situations should be evaluated by a structural engineer familiar with the building's structural elements.

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C. The load limit rating refers to the weight at which the item will structurally fail. For example, the load limit on a flat-screen mount is provided to indicate the maximum weight that can be supported using the mount.

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A. It's true that HVAC systems can transmit vibrations that can adversely impact the quality of a projected image.

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C. The permissible area refers to the amount of cable that can be run through a conduit, based on the outside cable diameter.

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D. The installation team should review the system design to determine what equipment and materials are needed, along with the staff required to actually set up the system. It will also help the team determine how much time is required for system setup, which will aid in scheduling the installation tasks in a manner that meets the client deadlines.

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A. Implementing a VLAN can be labor-intensive because its broadcast domain must be segmented on every switch in the network.

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A. The AV team should strive to ensure that all microphones are mounted behind the loudspeakers to minimize any feedback.

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C. You would place a projector with a 2.0 ratio lens 6 meters (20 feet) from the screen to create an image 3 meters (10 feet) wide.

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D. The maintenance log should document all relevant maintenance actions in a manner that aids in ensuring the ongoing operation of the AV system.

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C. Commissioning is a process that systematically evaluates the performance of the AV system and components and documents that the performance meets the identified standards.

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A. Commissioning is intended to demonstrate that the installed AV system operates as intended.

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D. Understanding signal flow will help an AV technician to determine the source of any problems or performance issues.

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C. Guidance for AV system users should focus on the basics, such as how to display an image, control sound, and turn components on and off.

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B. The proper shutdown procedure for an AV system is typically based on turning off components in a specific order to ensure that other components are not damaged by an improper shutdown sequence.

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A. A detailed maintenance log provides valuable information that will aid in ongoing preventive maintenance.

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D. End-user training will typically not address how to repair or maintain the AV system.

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E. The AV system documentation is typically composed of manufacturer manuals for all equipment. These contain instructions for the system's operation and information about its design and configuration, including signal paths, to enable a technician to troubleshoot and correct any problems with the system. The documentation should also detail the configuration of the control system, including DIP switch settings and IP addresses of individual components. Additionally, the documentation should include basic operating instructions written for the AV knowledge level of the end user.

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• Scope, which covers deliverables and activities that must be accomplished • Time, including its estimation and duration • Cost, for human and material resources • Quality, to make sure performance meets expectations • Risk, including threats, opportunities, and response strategies

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Gantt Chart

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C. The project budget is the amount of labor and materials allocated to perform the agreed-upon work.

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A. The best approach is to document the changes and costs for the changes within a formal CO and have both the client and the company representative sign the CO to confirm that each side agrees to the changes to the original contract.

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A. A dependency on a project task schedule refers to a task that cannot be started until another task has been completed. For example, the task of installing a painting walls have been completed.

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C. The AV team should actively communicate and coordinate with both the project manager and other vendors to ensure that the AV installation is not impacted by other vendors working on the project.

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C. An RFC is the appropriate document for the vendor to submit to the owner in the event that changes to the AV system installation contract are required

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C. The WBS (work breakdown structure) defines project deliverables and relates the elements of work.

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B. The most desirable approach is for the vendors and suppliers to become long. term partners with the AV company, with all parties striving to meet the dient needs.

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D. The overall objective of managing stock and inventory is putting in place systems that will enable the manager to know the following: • The equipment and supplies the company has on hand at any time • The items that are on order and when they are expected to arrive • The specific equipment and supplies that have been sent to client sites, either for temporary use to support an event or for installation at the site

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A. A unique bar code or RFID tag placed on an equipment case or road case can be used to check that individual item of equipment in and out of a warehouse or venue.

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D. Ensuring security for the AV equipment is the responsibility of whoever has control of the equipment at the time. This can be the AV company staff, the client, the end user, or security personnel. It depends on the use of the equipment and at which point in the event or installation process security is required.

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A. The key initial concern related to security and theft prevention for rental equipment is ensuring that you properly identify the person renting the equipment. This reduces the opportunity for theft resulting from fraud, such as someone providing a false identification in order to take possession of your equipment.

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C. AV professionals should strive to keep up-to-date on the latest technology and practices by obtaining industry information from a wide range of sources, including courses, seminars, publications, vendor presentations, and professional certifications.

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B. Remote-monitoring systems are typically used to track system usage, identity system or component failures, and identify any instances of tampering or removal of system components.

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• Extension of manufacturers warranties • Emergency and nonemergency service visits • Preplanned schedule of preventive maintenance visits

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• Replace system components that have limited, defined life cycles • Calibrate or adjust system devices • Physically adjust equipment

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B. A service agreement is a type of maintenance agreement that commits an AV company to providing ongoing preventive maintenance for a client system.

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C. A new AV device that fails within the first few weeks after installation is typically repaired as part of the manufacturer's warranty.

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A. The first step the AV technician should take when an AV system problem is reported is to obtain more information about the problem, such as the symptoms of the failure, so that the technician can begin to narrow down the cause of the problem.

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C. The objective of preventive maintenance is to address system maintenance issues prior to a failure to ensure that the system continues to operate. In this case, replacing a projector bulb according to a schedule and prior to the failure of the bulb is preventive maintenance.

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• Swapping • Divide and conquer • Divide the problem into subsystems • Signal flow

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D. The first step in the troubleshooting process is to clearly identify the failure symptoms.

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B. An intermittent failure is difficult to reproduce because it is not present all the time. This makes it hard for the technician to identify and isolate the problem.

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A. Once the characteristics of the system failure are clearly identified, the next step is to examine the system to determine whether the problem is simple to address and, if not, gather more information that will aid in identifying possible faulty functions.

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D. Often, the most efficient process for localizing the faulty function within a malfunctioning AV system is to logically divide the system in half, determine which portion has the failure, and then repeat for the failed half. Continue the process until the failure source is narrowed down to the faulty component.

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C. The technician should consider user error when troubleshooting an AV system failure because some users do not understand how to properly operate the system. It's possible that a user has changed a setting or performed another action that caused the failure.

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D. The easiest method to test whether a failed microphone is the source of a system problem is to swap out the suspect microphone with a new microphone that you know is working and see whether the system works properly.

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A. The brightness setting is not a typical reason for a video projector to overheat.

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D. Cables and connectors fail more frequently than components. When cables and connectors are used on a regular basis and not handled carefully, they can be damaged and may present a variety of symptoms.

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A. Adding compression to the microphone signal chain will not address feedback. The best practices for controlling feedback include keeping the microphone as close to the sound source as possible, keeping the loudspeakers in front of and as far from the microphones as possible, appropriately positioning the volume (gain), and turning down or muting all unused microphones.

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A. Poor gain structure is a typical source of a constant high-frequency hiss in the system. This is because of the inputs on the mixer being set too low and subsequent stages having their gain increased in an attempt to compensate.

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