PART I. The Certified Technology Specialist and the CTS Exam -- What Is a Certified Technology Specialist? -- The CTS Exam -- PART II. Essentials of AV Technology -- Analog and Digital Signals -- Audio Systems -- Video Systems -- Networks -- Signal-Management Systems -- Control Systems -- Electrical Systems -- Radio Waves -- PART III. Preparing for AV Solutions -- Gathering Customer Information -- Conducting a Site Survey -- Evaluating a Site Environment -- Maintaining Awareness of Changes to the Site Environment -- Developing a Functional AV Scope -- PART IV. Designing and Building an AV Solution -- Designing an AV Solution -- Conducting a Vendor-Selection Process -- Performing AV Finance and Job-Costing Activities -- Building AV Solutions -- Managing an AV Project.

The Most Complete, Up-to-Date CTS Exam Study System Published with InfoComm International, CTS Certified Technology Specialist Exam Guide, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage of all objectives on the latest release of the InfoComm Certified Technology Specialist exam--the leading internationally recognized audiovisual (AV) certification. You'll get learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, best practices, checklists, diagrams, photos, chapter review questions with in-depth explanations, and a full-color insert. Designed to help you prepare for the CTS exam, this authoritative resource also serves as an essential on-the-job reference. Electronic content includes: One all-new CTS practice exam PDF eBook Covers all current CTS exam objectives, including how to: Conduct a site survey Gather customer information Evaluate and recommend changes to a site environment Develop a functional AV scope Design, provide, and sell AV solutions Conduct a vendor selection process Operate AV solutions Conduct maintenance activities Manage AV solutions and operations Project manage AV projects Perform AV finance and job costing activities Troubleshoot and repair AV solutions