Michael Scott
Project budget refers to which of the following?
A. The total amount that the client has paid the AV company for the project
B. The total cost of purchasing the needed materials and supplies
C. The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the project
D. The amount of labor and materials the project manager used to successfully complete the project
C. The amount of labor and materials the project manager has allocated to complete the project
To communicate with devices installed onto a TCP/IP network, what must each device have?
A. An IP address
B. A wireless card
C. A web address
D. A TCP card
A. An IP address
What is the purpose of a sightline study?
A. To determine the brightness of an image for a particular viewer
B. To determine whether a viewer can see the smallest items on a screen
C. To identify the most appropriate location for a projector
D. To determine whether the audience has a clear view of the screen
D. To determine whether the audience has a clear view of the screen
What is the objective of the program phase of AV system design?
A. Create the computer software required to control an AV system
B. Create detailed design documents depicting the AV system components and installation
C. Describe the AV systems necessary to support the defined needs and the general cost of those systems
D. Provide a detailed cost quote for the client to approve
C. Describe the AV systems necessary to support the defined needs and the general cost of those systems
Which of the following statements describes the typical relationship of an AV company with its suppliers and vendors?
A. The AV company should identify the suppliers and vendors with the lowest current prices.
B. The suppliers and vendors often become long-term partners with the AV company in meeting the client needs.
C. The AV company should work with only one supplier or vendor to procure the needed goods and services.
D. The AV company client will usually specify the vendors or suppliers to support the client’s project.
B. The suppliers and vendors often become long-term partners with the AV company in meeting the client needs.
Which abbreviation, along with a measurement given on a drawing, tells you how high on a wall an interface plate should be installed?
A. NIC
B. FUT
C. SCN
D. AFF
D. AFF
What is a key security concern when renting AV equipment?
A. Properly identifying the person taking possession of the equipment from the AV company
B. Ensuring that the renter knows how to properly operate the equipment
C. Ensuring that the renter knows how to properly transport the equipment
D. Ensuring that the renter has hired a security guard to protect the equipment once it has arrived at the site
A. Properly identifying the person taking possession of the equipment from the AV company
What is a dependency within a project task schedule?
A. A task that cannot begin before another task is complete
B. A task that must be completed by a specific date
C. A task that will be required if specific conditions occur at the project site
D. An optional task that the client can determine is needed once the project is underway
A. A task that cannot begin before another task is complete
Which statement best describes the relationship of the AV installation team with other vendors on the site?
A. The AV team should focus on the AV installation; the project manager is responsible for coordinating work at the project.
B. The AV team should review the project schedule; it defines all coordination necessary for the project.
C. The AV team should actively communicate and coordinate with the project manager and other vendors to ensure that the AV installation is not impacted by other vendors working on the project.
D. The AV team should negotiate work schedules directly with the other vendors.
C. The AV team should actively communicate and coordinate with the project manager and other vendors to ensure that the AV installation is not impacted by other vendors working on the project.
What type of drawing would you use to determine what is behind a wall or above a ceiling that could interfere with your system installation plan?
A. Elevation drawing
B. Reflected ceiling plan
C. Section drawing
D. Mechanical drawing
C. Section drawing
Which of the following documents would an AV company submit in the event that a modification in the building design impacted the AV system installation requirements?
A. Modification announcement (MA)
B. Construction change directive (CCD)
C. Request for change (RFC)
D. Progress report (PR)
C. Request for change (RFC)
Which of the following audio processors would a system design specify to enhance the intelligibility of a videoconferencing system?
A. DSP matrix mixer
B. Echo canceler
C. Crossover
D. Compressor
B. Echo canceler
How should the AV company respond if a client requests changes in the project that end up increasing the cost of completing the project?
A. Ask the client to agree to a CO that describes the changes to the project agreement and the additional costs.
B. Perform the requested additional work to ensure that the client is satisfied.
C. Never perform any work that was not agreed to within the original work contract.
D. Remove another element of the project to keep the final cost the same.
A. Ask the client to agree to a CO that describes the changes to the project agreement and the additional costs.
What is the primary factor an AV designer should examine when evaluating the potential to ensure a high contrast ratio for a front-projected image within a room?
A. Proposed projector location and angle
B. Proposed screen material
C. Ambient light levels in the room
D. Distance between the projector and the screen
C. Ambient light levels in the room
Which of the following best describes the recommended approach to maintaining professional skills and knowledge?
A. Take courses on state-of-the-art AV techniques at AV industry trade shows.
B. Obtain and renew a professional certification.
C. Obtain industry information from a range of sources, including courses, seminars, publications, vendor presentations, and professional certification courses.
D. Take college-level AV technology courses.
C. Obtain industry information from a range of sources, including courses, seminars, publications, vendor presentations, and professional certification courses.
What does signal separation refer to within a rack layout?
A. Separating cables according to signal strength
B. Separating components according to signal type
C. Running several cables carrying the same signal to separate components
D. Splitting composite video signals into component RGB signals
A. Separating cables according to signal strength
Which of the following statements best describes how an AV manager should manage stock and inventory?
A. Check in orders as they arrive.
B. Ensure the proper amount of warehouse space is available for inventory.
C. Ensure that the total value of stock and inventory does not exceed a specific amount.
D. Keep track of the equipment and supplies the company has on hand, what is on order, and what is at the client site.
D. Keep track of the equipment and supplies the company has on hand, what is on order, and what is at the client site.
When designing a video display system, what should be the first consideration of the AV system designer?
A. How the client is going to use the video display system
B. The resolution of the video display system
C. The size of video displays
D. The location of screens
A. How the client is going to use the video display system
Why does an AV company use a unique bar code, RFID tag, or other identifier on an equipment case for rental AV equipment?
A. To identify a specific component and allow an inventory system to check the component in and out of the warehouse and venue site
B. To allow the scanner to identify the price of the equipment for rental customers
C. To identify the brand of the equipment or components
D. To identify in which room the equipment should be placed when it arrives at the venue
A. To identify a specific component and allow an inventory system to check the component in and out of the warehouse and venue site
Which of the following defines project deliverables and relates the elements of work?
A. Logic network
B. Assumptions and risks
C. WBS
D. Gantt chart
C. WBS
Once equipment leaves the warehouse, who is responsible for ensuring security and preventing theft?
A. Client
B. AV company
C. End user
D. Whoever has taken control of the equipment
D. Whoever has taken control of the equipment
What is a proper AV system shutdown procedure?
A. Shut down system components in any order
B. Shut down system components in a specifically defined order
C. Turn off all system power at once
D. Turn off sources, then processing, then display components
B. Shut down system components in a specifically defined order
Remote-monitoring services for client sites are intended to perform which of the following?
A. Maintain security via the use of CCTV systems.
B. Track system usage, identify system or component failures, and identify tampering.
C. Track AV system operation costs.
D. Track the type of program materials viewed via the AV system to ensure that inappropriate program materials are blocked.
B. Track system usage, identify system or component failures, and identify tampering.
What type of plan drawing depicts the layout of items on the ceiling?
A. Reflected ceiling plan
B. Detail ceiling drawing
C. Reflected floor plan
D. Elevation drawing
A. Reflected ceiling plan
What is the total impedance of a system consisting of three loudspeakers, each with 4 ohms of impedance, connected in series?
A. 2 ohms
B. 4 ohms
C. 12 ohms
D. 32 ohms
C. 12 ohms