Cts Infocom Prep 1.26.15

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What does the end user need to do?

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* To communicate within a company
* To operate a conference center
* To market or sell a product
* To monitor and operate a nationwide or worldwide network
* To provide entertainment in the performing arts
* To train others

Front 2

How will end users use the AV system to serve their needs?

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* Sales force education and coordination
* Product demonstrations
* Musical or dramatic performances
* Court proceedings
* Board meetings
* Information display

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How does the end user plan to convey information during each application?

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* The application of sales force education and coordination determines a possible task of displaying images withaudio playback.
* The task of displaying an image supports the application of sales force education and coordination.

The task then determines the functions and features.

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What functions and features are required to perform each task?

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* The task of displaying images with audio playback determines functions and features such as proper sightlines and the type, color and depth of seating layouts.
* The functions and features such as proper sightlines and seating layouts support the task of displaying an image.

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What is Benchmarking?

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Benchmarking refers to the process of examining methods, techniques, and principles from peer organizations and facilities, which can be used as a basis for designing a new or renovated facility.

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What is a Program Meeting?

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A program meeting gathers and exchanges the information necessary to determine which functions are required to support the end users' applications. This information should reveal what the end users currently do, what they need to do, and what they want to do.

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What are the Best Practices on Who's Who

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he cost and complexity of AV purchases and many rental and staging decisions are such that several people get involved in the decisions. You need to find out who they are (preferably by name and title), what their role is, and often, how you can get to see them.

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What is the Program Report?

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A program report is a document that describes the client’s specific needs, system purpose and functionality, and the designer’s best estimate of probable cost, in a non-technical format for review and approval by the owner. Also known as the AV narrative, or discovery phase report, return brief, or concept design report.

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What are the objectives of the program report?

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* Communicate to the decision-makers about the overall systems and the budget.
* Communicate to the users the system configurations that would serve the needs identified during the programming meetings.
* Communicate to the design team a general description of the AV systems and what impact they may have on the other trades.
* Communicate to the AV designer the scope and functionality of the AV systems to be designed and installed.

Front 10

When conducting a client needs analysis to prepare the program report or brief, how does the AV professional determine the end user's needs in a given project?

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Ascertain the specific activities the client wants to accomplish

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A fundamental step in supporting the end user's needs is:

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determining the overall function of the room or facility type

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What constraints on working at a site need to be noted when collecting site information?

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Limitations on activities, time of day, parking and loading, noise

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In the program phase, what must be determined to assure that a functional AV system scope will be created?

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The specific functions, tasks, and applications of the presenter

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In the program report phase of a site analysis what type of documentation is needed?

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Architectural and engineering drawings, industry standards, owner/end user information

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How does the AV team present the program report to obtain client approval?

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Create a detailed meeting agenda and be sure to document client feedback and suggestions

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How do you maintain a proper focus on customer needs and service?

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Listen to customer concerns and try to accommodate immediately if it is feasible

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What is the most valuable source of information when defining the needs for an AV system?

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End user descriptions of the tasks and applications the AV system will support

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How does the AV team use information about any identified constraints to the AV design and installation tasks?

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To develop a work-around plan when these constraints will affect the design or installation tasks

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The needs analysis determines

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The nature of the system

The infrastructure

The system budget

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What is the main reason for conducting a needs analysis?

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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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What is the best conversion method?

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millimeters (mm)

inches (in)

0.03937008

feet (ft)

meters (m)

0.3048

inches(in)

millimeters (mm)

25.4

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What are Contract Documents?

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include bid information, contractor qualification requirements, payment schedules, and points of contact.

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What is Project specifications ?

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are words, not pictures. They are specifications for the project itself. If you’re looking at a loudspeaker, for example, you’ll see specifications for frequency response and impedance. Project specifications aren’t specifications for a particular piece of gear, but for the audiovisual system itself.

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What are the two primary groups of drawings that are of interest to the AV system designer and installer?

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Architectural drawing package & AV project drawing package

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What is an Architectural Drawing Package?

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Architectural drawings provide a number of different views of the site, each from a different reference point, to convey the design and layout concepts. Views used for drawings depict the site from the top, front, side, and back. The include Mechanical/Electrical and Structural

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What is an AV Project Drawing and its parts?

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* Plan drawings
* Reflected ceiling plans
* Elevation drawings
* Section drawings
* Detail drawings

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What is a Plan Drawing?

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The (PLAN DRAWING) or floor plan drawing. floor plan identifies the room locations and layout dimensions; such as locations of walls, doors, and window

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What is the reflected ceiling plan?

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o illustrate elements in the ceiling with respect to the floor, a reflected ceiling plan is used

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What is the Elevation View?

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An elevation is a drawing that looks at the environment from a front, side, or back view.

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What is a section Drawing?

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A section drawing show infrastructure that might affect the AV design.

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What are Detail Drawings?

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Detail drawings depict items too small to see at the project’s typical drawing scale.

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What are the parts of an Architectural Drawing?

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1. Column lines
2. Match lines
3. Elevation flags
4. Section cut flags
5. Detail flags
6. Reference flags

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What is a Column Wall

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A Column line, is used to indicate the locations of columns, load-bearing walls, and other structural elements within the building layout, prior to the room locations being defined.

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What are Match Lines?

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Match lines show how each sub-drawing matches to another page of the drawing.

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What is a reference flag?

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A reference flag symbol on a drawing tells us to reference another drawing, such as an elevation, section, or detail drawing.

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What are Elevation Flags?

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Elevation flags are used on plan drawings to indicate related elevation drawings.

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What is a Section Cut Flag?

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indicate which section drawing depicts a section of a master drawing in more detail, as shown in the picture.

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What is a Detail Flag

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Detail flags indicate the small items that need to be blown up to show how they need to be installed. These items are too small to draw or see at the project's typical drawing scale.

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How many inches are in 28 mm?

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1.1 inches

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Which abbreviation, along with a measurement given on a drawing, tells you how high on a wall an interface plate should be installed?

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AFF

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How many feet are in 2350 mm?

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7.7

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Two common scales used on technical drawings are ____ and ____

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1:50; 1/4 inch

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On a drawing using a ¼ scale, 6 inches equals how many feet?

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24

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A client requires a new boardroom. The sales person and engineer are sent to the premises to measure the facility and talk to the client. At this stage they should be performing a_

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Needs Analysis

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As a courtesy before leaving the final needs analysis meeting, the customer should be advised about:

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When to expect a proposal

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To maximize the quality of projected images in a presentation you should ensure:

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That ambient light is controlled in the presentation area

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During discussions with an Architect, _________ may be useful when reviewing drawings.

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Scale Rule

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Which system is used to show colors in a display?

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Additive Color System

Front 49

For what purpose would the AV technician designate a loopback internet protocol address in the 127.0.0.1 to 127.255.255.254 range in a network configuration?

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To test the local device to see if TCP/IP is working on your system

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What is the BEST PRACTICE for deciding between unbalanced and balanced audio runs?

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�Use balanced for all runs when possible

Front 51

When training a new user how to operate the solution that has been provided, which of the following is a best practice

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Provide complete user documentation prior to training

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On a new construction project, there is a need to verify that power has been installed in the correct place. Who should be contacted to verify this information?

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�Project Manager

Front 53

A dimmer rack with a constant load capability is powering twenty four incandescent lights during a stage production. The dimmer rack is running on a steady 230VAC supply and averaging approximately 98 amps draw. Suddenly the line voltage drops to 211VAC. Calculate the expected amperage draw

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�90 amps

Front 54

When terminating a Category 5e cable with an 8P8C (RJ-45) connector, it is best practice to untwist each wire pair:

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As little as possible to get each wire to enter the proper channel in the connector

Front 55

There is concern about the noise level in an AV rack room. What weight setting on the SPL meter should be used to demonstrate that the noise level doesn't require hearing protection at all times?

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A Weighted

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A camera was installed about 180' (55m) from its 1.5A 12v power supply, the power supply is dead, and needs replacing. Assuming that the camera can operate normally within +/- 10% of the power supply voltage, if 18 gauge wire was run initially and an almost 3v drop is present, what is the correct action?

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Re-locate the power supply near the camera

Front 57

What purpose does the site drawing below serve during a site inspection?

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It Is used to show ceiling elements

Front 58

How many inches are in 28 mm

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There are 1.1 inches in 28 millimeters (0.03937008*28=1.1).

Front 59

How many feet are in 2350 mm?

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There are 7.7 feet in 2.35 meters (3.28084*2.35=7.7

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Two common scales used on technical drawings are ____ and ____

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1:50; 1/4 inch

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On a drawing using a 1/4 scale, 6 inches equals how many feet?

Back 61

24

Front 62

Which type of drawing provides the best information about the ducts and piping in a facility?

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Mechanical drawings show heating, plumbing, and ventilation.

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�Used on plan drawings to indicate related elevation drawing

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Elevation Drawing

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�Indicates which section drawing depicts a section of a master drawing in more detail

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Section Drawing

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.�Indicates the small items that need to be blown up to show how they need to be installed.

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Detail Drawing

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Which abbreviation on a drawing tells you something on the drawing is not consistent with the scale?

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

Front 67

Which abbreviation, along with a measurement given on a drawing, tells you how high on a wall an interface plate should be installed?

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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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Technicians use this symbol to show how each sub-drawing matches to another page of the drawing.

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Match Line

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Used on plan drawings to indicate related elevation drawings.

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Elevation Flag

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�Indicates which section drawing depicts a section of a master drawing in more detail.

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Section Cut Flag

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.�Indicates the small items that need to be blown up to show how they need to be installed.

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Detail Flag

Front 72

When conducting a client needs analysis to prepare the program report or brief, how does the AV professional determine the end user's needs in a given project?

Back 72

Ascertain the specific activities the client wants to accomplish

Front 73

A fundamental step in supporting the end user's needs is

Back 73

determining the overall function of the room or facility type

Front 74

What constraints on working at a site need to be noted when collecting site information?

Back 74

Limitations on activities, time of day, parking and loading, noise

Front 75

In the program phase, what must be determined to assure that a functional AV system scope will be created?

Back 75

The specific functions, tasks, and applications of the presenter

Front 76

In the program report phase of a site analysis what type of documentation is needed?

Back 76

Architectural and engineering drawings, industry standards, owner/end user information

Front 77

How does the AV team present the program report to obtain client approval?

Back 77

Create a detailed meeting agenda and be sure to document client feedback and suggestions

Front 78

How do you maintain a proper focus on customer needs and service?

Back 78

Listen to customer concerns and try to accommodate immediately if it is feasible

Front 79

A screen’s dimensions are 96 inches (2438 mm) x 96 inches (2438 mm). What width does an image on that screen need to be for a 16:9 aspect ratio image

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96

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A museum is building a new auditorium to show a short film to guests prior to entering the museum. The maximum distance from the screen is 36 feet (10973 mm). Given this application, how tall should the screen be?

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4.5 feet (1372 mm)

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Your client is asked to repurpose an existing projection screen from another conference room that was turned into office space. The existing screen measures 80 inches (2032 mm) wide by 60 inches (1524 mm) high. The new projector will be used for training videos using a 16:10 aspect ratio. What would be the distance to the farthest viewer?

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25 fEET

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You find that that a 16:9 screen has already been installed in a high school classroom used for film studies. DVDs of theatrical movies will be shown. The screen is 80 inches (2032 mm) wide by 45 inches (1143 mm) high. What would be the distance to the furthest viewer?

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360 inches (9144 mm

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Estimating throw distance requires two values: ____ and ____.

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screen width; throw ratio

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0 dB SPL describes:

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the threshold of human hearing

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What is a decibel?

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a logarithmic scale used to describe ratios with a large range of values

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Can you recommend changes to the site acoustics, lighting, sightlines, furniture layout, etc.? Can you advise a client regarding changes to structure, zoning considerations, etc.?

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Use acoustically absorptive materials in the room

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What factors impact acoustic quality in a given space or venue?

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Dimensions and shape of the venue/room; reflected sound and ambient noise

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What is Network identifier

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The most significant bit that identify a network

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What are Host bits

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The last or least significant bits in a specific node

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What is a Netmask

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a separate set of number that identifies which bits in an IP address the network.

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Bits equal to 1 in a subnet mask indicate that the corresponding bits in an IP address _____.

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identify the network

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Which functions are handled by Internet Protocol (IP)?

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Routing packets

Logical address structure

Fragmenting packets

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Prior to the development of CIDR, an organization that needed a thousand unique, globally routable IP addresses would require at least a _____ network.

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Class B

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In the IP address 192.168.1.0/20, the “/20” indicates that the _____.

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address has 20 network identifier bits

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A private organization might wish to subnet its own network in order to _____. Check all that apply.

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improve network security

decrease the amount of broadcast traffic devices receive

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If you subnet an IPv4 network by extending the subnet mask by two bits, you end

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four subnets, each about ¼ the size of the original network

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A loopback address sends data __

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back to the node that sent it

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When data is addressed to a broadcast address, it is sent to _____.

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every device with the same network bits

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Network address translation (NAT) allows devices with private IP addresses to _____.

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communicate with devices on other networks