HTI+ Exam Cram 2

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Part 1 Residential Systems

(370)

Chapter 1 1.0-Computer Networking Fundamentals

(78)

Network Design Considerations

(24)

Wireless Network Protocols and Standards

(6)

Remote Access Methods

(1)

Home Network Cabling and Transmission

(10)

Ethernet Local Area Network Standards

(6)

Network Media Considerations

(1)

Equipment Location Considerations

(7)

Network Equipment: Hardware and Software

(4)

Network Equipment Components

(3)

Network Physical Devices

(6)

Wireless Access Points

(1)

Computer Systems

(1)

Printers

(1)

Residential Gateways

(1)

Network-enabled Devices and Appliances

(1)

Hardware Configuration and Setting

(12)

Operating System Configuration and User Settings

(1)

IP Addressing

(3)

Using TCP/IP Utility Programs

(3)

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

(1)

The Transmission Control Protocol

(1)

User Datagram Protocol

(2)

Network Address Translation

(1)

Firewall Configuration and Filtering

(1)

Network Interface Card Configuration

(1)

Device Connectivity

(6)

Interfaces with Legacy Devices and Systems

(1)

Network Design Access Points

(2)

Termination Points

(3)

Shared In-house Services

(3)

Video Surveillance

(1)

File and Print Services

(1)

Media Services (Streaming Audio and Video)

(1)

Externally Provided Data Services

(9)

Digital Subscriber Line

(4)

Integrated Services Digital Network

(1)

Cable

(1)

Point-to-Point Protocol

(1)

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol

(1)

RAS

(1)

Standards

(3)

The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

(1)

ANSI/TIA/ETA Standards

(1)

The ANSI/ETA 600 CEBus Standard

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

(5)

Need to Know More?

(2)

Chapter 2 2.0-Audio and Video Fundamentals

(46)

Design Considerations for a Connected Audio/Video System

(4)

Dedicated Versus Distributed Systems

(1)

Whole Home Audio/Video System Design

(2)

Remote Access

(1)

Zoning Distribution

(1)

Equipment Location Considerations

(3)

Speaker Locations

(1)

Television Location

(1)

Audio/Video Rack Locations

(1)

Touchscreen Locations

(1)

Volume Control Locations

(1)

Keypad Locations

(1)

Physical Audio and Video Products

(11)

Receivers

(2)

Amplifiers

(1)

Speakers

(2)

Keypads

(1)

Video Displays

(4)

Source Equipment

(1)

Configuration and Settings of Audio/Video Components

100

(2)

Volume Settings

100

(1)

Distribution Channels

100

(1)

Equalization

101

(1)

Internal Broadcasting

101

(1)

Components Involved in Device Connectivity

102

(4)

Video Signal Formats

102

(1)

Component Video

102

(1)

Composite

103

(1)

S-video

104

(1)

Analog Audio

104

(1)

Digital Audio

105

(1)

Low-voltage Cabling and Connectors

105

(1)

Termination Points

105

(1)

In-house Services

106

(2)

Streaming Audio and Video

106

(1)

Personal Video Recorder

107

(1)

Media Server

107

(1)

Externally Provided Audio and Video Services

108

(2)

Satellite Service

108

(1)

Cable

108

(1)

External Terrestrial Off-the-Air Broadcast Service

109

(1)

Digital Television Service

109

(1)

Internet Audio and Video Services

110

(1)

Audio- and Video-Related Standards

110

(7)

Wiring Standards

110

(1)

Protocol Standards

111

(1)

Resolutions

111

(1)

Video Recording Formats

111

(2)

Surround Sound Formats

113

(1)

Television Transmission Standards

114

(3)

Audio and Video Installation Plans and Procedures

117

(2)

Installing a Satellite System

117

(2)

Installing Speakers

119

(1)

Audio and Video Maintenance Plans and Procedures

119

(2)

Guidelines for Audio and Video System Maintenance

120

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

121

(5)

Need to Know More?

126

(1)

Chapter 3 3.0-Home Security and Surveillance Systems

127

(34)

Design Considerations

128

(5)

Wireless Security Systems

128

(1)

Hard-wired Security and Surveillance Systems

129

(1)

Remote Access Systems

130

(1)

Fire Detection Systems

131

(1)

Environmental Monitoring

132

(1)

Emergency Response Systems

132

(1)

Temperature Sensors

133

(1)

Location Considerations when Designing a Security or Fire Alarm System

133

(5)

Home Utility Outlet Specifications

133

(1)

Cohesion with Existing Home Systems

134

(1)

Safety and Code Regulations

134

(1)

Existing Home Environments

134

(1)

New Home Construction Environments

135

(1)

Equipment Functionality and Specifications

136

(2)

Physical Devices

138

(5)

Keypads

138

(1)

Sensors

139

(1)

Security Panels

140

(1)

Cameras

141

(1)

Monitors

141

(1)

Switchers

142

(1)

Configuration and Settings

143

(4)

Zone Layout

143

(1)

Passwords

143

(1)

Keypad Locations

144

(1)

Sensor Locations

144

(2)

Camera Locations

146

(1)

Exterior Security Lighting Systems

146

(1)

Device Connectivity

147

(1)

Low-Voltage Wire Connectivity

147

(1)

Wireless System Connectivity

147

(1)

Telephone

147

(1)

Coaxial Cabling

148

(1)

Termination Points

148

(1)

In-house Services

148

(1)

Video Surveillance and Monitoring Services

148

(1)

Alarm Types

149

(1)

External Services

149

(1)

External Alarm Monitoring Service 150 Remote Access

150

(1)

Industry Standards for Home Security and Surveillance Systems

150

(2)

The National Electrical Code

150

(1)

The Telecommunications Industry Association and the Electronic Industries Alliance

151

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories

152

(1)

Installation Plans

152

(1)

Installing an RJ-31x Telephone Jack

152

(1)

Installing Motion Detectors

153

(1)

Camera and Switching Equipment Installation

153

(1)

Surveillance System Monitor Installation

153

(1)

Maintenance Plans and Procedures

153

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

154

(5)

Need to Know More?

159

(2)

Chapter 4 4.0-Telecommunications Standards

161

(40)

Telecommunications Design Considerations

162

(6)

Hybrid Systems Design

162

(1)

Analog Communications Systems

162

(1)

Digital Communications Systems

163

(1)

PBX Systems

164

(1)

Key Systems

165

(1)

Voice Over IP

166

(1)

Remote Access Methods, Standards, and Protocols

167

(1)

Home Environmental Factors

168

(1)

Telecommunications Equipment Location Considerations

168

(2)

Telecommunications System Characteristics and Restrictions

169

(1)

Industry Standards and Practices

169

(1)

Home Environmental Factors Related to Location

169

(1)

Physical Telecommunications Products

170

(5)

Telephone Fundamentals

170

(1)

FAX Machine Communications

171

(1)

PBX Systems

172

(1)

Videoconferencing

172

(1)

Caller Line Identification

172

(1)

66/110 Connection Blocks

173

(2)

Standard Configurations and Settings

175

(4)

Phone-line Extensions and Splitters

175

(2)

Voice Mail

177

(1)

Call Restriction

177

(1)

Intercom Systems

178

(1)

Methods for Connecting Telecommunications Equipment

179

(4)

Wireless Connectivity

179

(1)

Telephone Connectivity

179

(1)

Physical Wiring Types

180

(1)

RJ-11 Connections

181

(1)

RJ-45 Termination Standards

182

(1)

Termination Points

183

(1)

Telecommunications In-house Services

183

(2)

Voice Mail

183

(1)

Intercom Services

183

(1)

Call Conferencing

184

(1)

Extension Dialing

184

(1)

Telecommunications External Services

185

(4)

Caller ID

185

(1)

External Voice Mail Services

185

(1)

Call Blocking

186

(1)

Three-Way Calling

187

(1)

Call Waiting

187

(1)

Emergency Response System

187

(2)

Telecommunications Industry Standards

189

(2)

Fax Transmission Standards and Protocols

189

(1)

ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards

190

(1)

Telecommunications System Installation Plans and Procedures

191

(1)

Telecommunications Wall Outlets

191

(3)

Telecommunications Cable Installation Tips

192

(1)

Telecommunications Troubleshooting and Maintenance

193

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

194

(5)

Need to Know More?

199

(2)

Chapter 5 5.0-Home Lighting Control and Management

201

(32)

Home Lighting Design Considerations

202

(6)

Load Requirements

202

(2)

Grounding

204

(1)

Wireless/Wire Runs

205

(1)

Home-run

205

(1)

Daisy-chain

206

(1)

Power-line Controls

206

(1)

Conduits

207

(1)

Zoning

208

(1)

Demote Access

208

(1)

Home Lighting Equipment Location Considerations

208

(1)

Planning the Locations for Home Lighting

209

(1)

Physical Lighting Products

209

(2)

Power Outlets

209

(2)

Dimming Modules

211

(2)

Light Switches

213

(2)

Light Fixtures

215

(2)

Automated Window Treatments

217

Standard Configurations and Settings

211

(8)

Lighting Scenes

218

(1)

Security Lighting

218

(1)

Lighting Zones

219

(1)

Device Connectivity

219

(3)

Nonmetallic Cable

219

(1)

MC Cable

219

(1)

Armored Cable

220

(1)

Low-voltage Wiring

221

(1)

Termination Points

221

(1)

Industry Standards

222

(1)

Wiring Types and the National Electrical Code

222

(1)

Standards and Organizations

222

(2)

Installation Plans and Procedures

224

(1)

Installation Procedures for Single-Pole Switches

224

(1)

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plans

225

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

226

(5)

Aced to Know More?

231

(2)

Chapter 6 8,0-HVAC Management

233

(48)

HVAC Design Considerations

234

(8)

Zoned/Non-Zoned Designs

234

(2)

Single or Multiple Pieces of Equipment

236

(2)

Air Handler

238

(1)

Water-based (Radiant) Heating

239

(2)

Remote Access

241

(1)

Equipment Location Considerations

242

(4)

Thermostats

242

(3)

Sensors

245

(1)

Physical Products and Components

246

(10)

Thermostats

246

(3)

Air Handlers

249

(1)

Damper Controls

250

(2)

Furnaces

252

(2)

Condensers

254

(2)

Distribution Panels

256

(1)

Standard Configurations and Settings

256

(3)

Zone Programming

256

(1)

System Programming

257

(1)

Time-of-Day Programming

258

(1)

Seasonal Presets

259

(1)

Device Connectivity

259

(3)

Communicating Thermostats

260

(1)

Communications Cable

260

(1)

Termination Points

261

(1)

Standards and Organizations

262

(2)

National Electrical Code

262

(1)

TIA/EIA Standards

262

(1)

IEEE Standards

263

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

263

(1)

National Fire Protection Association

264

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures

264

(6)

Thermostat Installations

264

(2)

Duct Installations

266

(4)

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issues

270

(3)

Air Conditioning

270

(3)

Exam Prep Questions

273

(6)

Need to Know More?

279

(2)

Chapter 7 7.0-Home Water Systems Controls and Management

281

(30)

Design Considerations

282

(2)

Timed Systems

282

(2)

Zoned Systems

284

(1)

Remote Access

284

(1)

Equipment Locations

284

(4)

Irrigation System Control Valve Locations

285

(1)

Backflow Prevention Valve Locations

285

(1)

Keypads

286

(1)

Relays

286

(1)

Heaters

286

(1)

Pumps

287

(1)

Solenoids

288

(1)

Physical Products

288

(10)

Water Alarms

289

(1)

Irrigation Controllers

289

(1)

Control Points

290

(1)

Distribution Panels

291

(1)

Interface Locations

291

(1)

Keypads

292

(1)

Power Supplies

292

(1)

Sensors

293

(1)

Sump Pumps

293

(2)

Solenoids

295

(1)

Sprinklers

296

(2)

Standard Configuration and Settings

298

(2)

Zone Programming

298

(1)

Time-of-Day Programming

299

(1)

Seasonal Presets

300

(1)

Device Connectivity

300

(2)

Water System Communications Cable

300

(1)

Water System Low-Voltage Wiring

301

(1)

Termination Points

302

(1)

Industry Standards

302

(1)

Local Irrigation and Water Conservation Standards

303

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures

303

(1)

Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issues

304

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

305

(5)

Need to Know More?

310

(1)

Chapter 8 8.0-Home Access Controls and Management

311

(30)

Home Access Design Considerations

312

(3)

Remote Control

312

(1)

Remote Access

313

(1)

Home Access Condition Monitoring

314

(1)

Equipment Component Location Considerations

315

(3)

Keypads

315

(1)

Relays

316

(1)

Sensors

317

(1)

Physical Products

318

(6)

Keypads

318

(1)

Control Boxes

319

(1)

Access Control Power Supplies

320

(1)

Solenoid-Operated Locks

321

(1)

Distribution Panels

322

(1)

Gates for Home Access Control

323

(1)

Standard Configuration and Settings

324

(3)

User Access

324

(1)

Programming

325

(1)

Sensors

325

(1)

Time-of-Day Settings

326

(1)

Device Connectivity

327

(4)

Communications Cable

327

(2)

Wireless Communication

329

(1)

Phone Line

330

(1)

Low-voltage Wiring

330

(1)

Termination Points

330

(1)

Industry Standards for Home Access Control

331

(1)

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

331

(1)

The National Electrical Code

332

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

332

(1)

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

332

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures

332

(1)

Reverse Garage Door Sensors

333

(1)

Troubleshooting and Maintenance Plans

333

(2)

Wireless Garage Door Openers

334

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

335

(5)

Need to Know More?

340

(1)

Chapter 9 9.0-Miscellaneous Automated Home Features

341

(30)

Automated Home Design Features

342

(6)

Automated A/V Cabinetry

342

(1)

Automated Lift Systems

343

(2)

Automated Window Shading Designs

345

(1)

Automated Lift Systems

346

(1)

Stair Lift Designs

346

(1)

Dumbwaiters

347

(1)

Automatic Fireplace Igniters

347

(1)

Automated Home Fans

348

(1)

Automated Skylights

348

(1)

Location Considerations

348

(1)

Keypads

349

(1)

Relays

349

(1)

Sensors

349

(1)

Physical Products

349

(8)

Keypads

349

(2)

Control Boxes

351

(1)

Power Supplies

352

(1)

Solenoids

353

(2)

Distribution Panels

355

(1)

Lift Systems

356

(1)

Portals

357

(1)

Standard Configurations and Settings

357

(3)

User Access Programming

357

(1)

Sensors

357

(3)

Methods of Device Connectivity

360

(1)

Communications Cable

360

(1)

Low-voltage Wiring

361

(1)

Termination Points

361

(1)

Industry Standards

361

(3)

National Electrical Code

362

(1)

TIA/EIA Standards

362

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories

363

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

364

(5)

Need to Know More?

369

(2)

Part II Systems Infrastructure and Integration

371

(112)

Chapter 10 10.0--Structured Wiring-low-voltage

373

(42)

Structured-wiring Design Considerations

374

(10)

Wire Types

374

(8)

Conduits

382

(1)

Daisy-chain Wiring Topology

382

(1)

Home-run Wring Topology

383

(1)

Structured-wiring Location Considerations

384

(4)

Remodeling/Existing Wiring Upgrades

384

(1)

New Construction

385

(2)

Equipment Component Placement

387

(1)

Physical Structured-wiring Connection Components

388

(7)

Distribution Panels

389

(1)

RJ-45 Connectors

389

(1)

RJ-11 Connectors

390

(1)

RG-o Coaxial Cable

391

(1)

BNC Connectors

391

(1)

Amplifiers

392

(1)

Filters

392

(1)

Binding Posts

393

(1)

Connectors

394

(1)

Configuration and Settings for Structured-wiring Designs

395

(1)

Distribution Panels

395

(1)

Termination Points

395

(1)

Device Connectivity for Structured-wiring Design

396

(5)

Coaxial Cable

397

(1)

Category 5 UTP Cable

397

(1)

Fiber-optic Cable

398

(1)

Plenum Cable

399

(1)

Audio Wire

399

(1)

Security Wire

400

(1)

Termination Points

400

(1)

Industry Standards for Structured-wiring Design

401

(6)

Standards and Organizations

401

(5)

Federal Communications Commission Rulings

406

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures for Structured Wiring

407

(1)

Installing Structured-wiring Outlets

407

(1)

Installation Tips for UTP and Coaxial Cable

407

(1)

Maintenance Plans and Procedures for Structured-wiring Design

408

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

409

(5)

Need to Know More?

414

(1)

Chapter 11 11.0-Structured Wiring-High-voltage

415

(34)

High-voltage Wiring Design Considerations

416

(7)

Load Requirements

417

(1)

Grounding

417

(2)

Surge Protection

419

(1)

Power Backup (UPS)

419

(3)

Safety Considerations

422

(1)

Audio and Video Equipment Locations

423

(2)

Project Settings

423

(2)

Equipment Component Placement

425

(1)

Physical High-voltage Structured-wiring Components

425

(9)

Outlets

426

(1)

Dimming Modules

427

(2)

Light Switches

429

(2)

Fixtures

431

(2)

Source Equipment

433

(1)

Configuration and Settings for High-voltage Structured Wiring

434

(1)

Distribution Panels

434

(1)

Circuit Breaker Panels

434

(1)

Termination Points

435

(2)

Power Consumption

435

(2)

Device Connectivity for High-voltage Structured Wiring

437

(2)

NM Cable

437

(1)

MC Cable

437

(1)

AC Cable

438

(1)

Termination Points

439

(1)

Standards and Organizations

439

(2)

National Electrical Code

439

(1)

EIA/TIA Standards

440

(1)

IEEE Standards

440

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories

441

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures

441

(2)

Installing Wall Outlets

441

(1)

Maintenance Plans and Procedures

441

(2)

Exam Prep Questions

443

(5)

Need to Know More?

448

(1)

Chapter 12 12.0-Systems Integration

449

(34)

System Integration Design Considerations

450

(2)

Web Pads

450

(1)

Keypads

451

(1)

Touchscreens

451

(1)

Wireless RF/IR Receivers

452

(1)

Equipment Location Considerations

452

(2)

Web Pads

453

(1)

Keypads

453

(1)

Touchscreens

453

(1)

RF/IR Receivers

453

(1)

Core Components Found in System Integration Designs

454

(4)

Keypads

454

(1)

RF/IR Receivers

454

(1)

Distribution Panel

455

(1)

Interface Location

455

(1)

Control Processor

456

(2)

Patch Panel

458

(1)

Configuration and Settings

458

(5)

User Interface Programming

459

(1)

Configuring and Programming a Residential Gateway

459

(2)

Configuring and Programming Controller Systems

461

(1)

Configuring and Programming Keypad-based Controllers

462

(1)

Programming Touchscreen User Interfaces

462

(1)

Programming Intelligent Remote Controls

463

(1)

Device Connectivity

463

(4)

Communications Cable

464

(1)

Low-voltage Wiring

464

(1)

Wireless

465

(1)

Termination Points

466

(1)

Industry Standards

467

(2)

National Electrical Code

467

(1)

ANSI/TIA/EIA Standards

467

(1)

IEEE Standards

468

(1)

Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

468

(1)

National Electrical Contractors Association

468

(1)

Installation Plans and Procedures

469

(1)

Installing Central Home Controllers

469

(1)

Installing User Interfaces

469

(1)

Maintenance Plans and Procedures

470

(5)

Testing

470

(1)

Troubleshooting Tools

471

(3)

Maintenance Issues

474

(1)

Exam Prep Questions

475

(6)

Need to Know More?

481

(2)

Part III Practice Exams

483

(70)

Chapter 13 Practice Exam 1: Residential Systems

485

(20)

Chapter 14 Answers to Practice Exam 1: Residential Systems

505

(20)

Chapter 15 Practice Exam 2: Systems Infrastructure and Integration

525

(14)

Chapter 16 Answers to Practice Exam 2

539

(14)

Part IV Appendixes

553

(12)

Appendix A What's on the CD-ROM

555

The PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition Software

555

(1)

An Exclusive Electronic Version of the Text

556

Appendix B

Using the PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition Software

551

(6)

The Exam Simulation

557

(1)

Question Quality

558

(1)

The Interface Design

558

(1)

The Effective Learning Environment

558

(1)

Software Requirements

558

(1)

Installing PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition

559

(1)

Removing PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition from Your Computer

559

(1)

How to Use the Software

560

(3)

Starting a Practice Exam Mode Session

560

(1)

Starting a Flash Review Mode Session

561

(1)

Standard PrepLogic Practice Exams, Preview Edition Options

561

(1)

Seeing Time Remaining

562

(1)

Getting Your Examination Score Report

562

(1)

Reviewing Your Exam

562

(1)

Contacting PrepLogic

563

(1)

Customer Service

563

(1)

Product Suggestions and Comments

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HTI+ Exam Cram 2

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