Table of Contents

PART 1: The Certified Technology Specialist and the CTS Exam
Chapter 1: What Is a Certified Technology Specialist?
Chapter 2: The CTS Exam

PART 2: Essentials of AV Technology
Chapter 3: Analog and Digital Signals
Chapter 4: Audio Systems
Chapter 5: Video Systems
Chapter 6: Networks
Chapter 7: Signal-Management Systems
Chapter 8: Control Systems
Chapter 9: Electrical Systems
Chapter 10: Wireless Radio Systems

PART 3: Creating AV Solutions
Chapter 11: Gathering Customer Information
Chapter 12: Conducting an Initial Site Survey
Chapter 13: Evaluating a Site Environment
Chapter 14: Recommending Changes to the Site Environment
Chapter 15: Developing an AV Project Scope
Chapter 16: Designing AV Solutions

PART 4: Implementing AV Solution
Chapter 17: Integrating AV Solutions
Chapter 18: Operating AV Solutions
Chapter 19: Managing an AV Project

PART 5: Servicing AV Solutions
Chapter 20: Maintaining AV Operations
Chapter 21: Conducting Maintenance Activities
Chapter 22: Troubleshooting and Repairing AV Solutions

PART 6: Appendices
Appendix A: Future Trends in Professional AV
Appendix B: AVIXA Standards
Appendix C: AV Math
Glossary

About the Author

Andy Ciddor, has worked as an IT developer, content creator, IT manager, and consultant. He has contributed to print and digital publications around the globe and was the founding editor of AV Asia Pacific Magazine.
AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association (formerly Infocomm International), is the leading nonprofit association serving the professional AV communications industry worldwide. AVIXA promotes the industry and enhances members' ability to conduct business successfully and competently.