HTI+ Exam Cram 2

by Brooks, Charles J.; Tittel, Ed

• ISBN13: 9780789729378
• ISBN10: 0789729377
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback w/CD
• Copyright: 2004-01-01
• Publisher: Que Pub

Summary

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Table of Contents

Part 1 Residential Systems	1	(370)
Chapter 1 1.0-Computer Networking Fundamentals	3	(78)
Network Design Considerations	4	(24)
Wireless Network Protocols and Standards	5	(6)
Remote Access Methods	11	(1)
Home Network Cabling and Transmission	11	(10)
Ethernet Local Area Network Standards	21	(6)
Network Media Considerations	27	(1)
Equipment Location Considerations	28	(7)
Network Equipment: Hardware and Software	28	(4)
Network Equipment Components	32	(3)
Network Physical Devices	35	(6)
Wireless Access Points	36	(1)
Computer Systems	37	(1)
Printers	38	(1)
Residential Gateways	39	(1)
Network-enabled Devices and Appliances	40	(1)
Hardware Configuration and Setting	41	(12)
Operating System Configuration and User Settings	41	(1)
IP Addressing	42	(3)
Using TCP/IP Utility Programs	45	(3)
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol	48	(1)
The Transmission Control Protocol	48	(1)
User Datagram Protocol	49	(2)
Network Address Translation	51	(1)
Firewall Configuration and Filtering	51	(1)
Network Interface Card Configuration	52	(1)
Device Connectivity	53	(6)
Interfaces with Legacy Devices and Systems	53	(1)
Network Design Access Points	54	(2)
Termination Points	56	(3)
Shared In-house Services	59	(3)
Video Surveillance	60	(1)
File and Print Services	61	(1)
Media Services (Streaming Audio and Video)	61	(1)
Externally Provided Data Services	62	(9)
Digital Subscriber Line	62	(4)
Integrated Services Digital Network	66	(1)
Cable	67	(1)
Point-to-Point Protocol	68	(1)
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol	68	(1)
RAS	69	(1)
Email	70	(1)
Standards	71	(3)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers	72	(1)
ANSI/TIA/ETA Standards	72	(1)
The ANSI/ETA 600 CEBus Standard	73	(1)
Exam Prep Questions	74	(5)
Need to Know More?	79	(2)
Chapter 2 2.0-Audio and Video Fundamentals	81	(46)
Design Considerations for a Connected Audio/Video System	82	(4)
Dedicated Versus Distributed Systems	82	(1)
Whole Home Audio/Video System Design	83	(2)
Remote Access	85	(1)
Zoning Distribution	85	(1)
Equipment Location Considerations	86	(3)
Speaker Locations	86	(1)
Television Location	87	(1)
Audio/Video Rack Locations	87	(1)
Touchscreen Locations	88	(1)
Volume Control Locations	88	(1)
Keypad Locations	88	(1)
Physical Audio and Video Products	89	(11)
Receivers	89	(2)
Amplifiers	91	(1)
Speakers	92	(2)
Keypads	94	(1)
Video Displays	95	(4)
Source Equipment	99	(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	563	(1)
License Agreement	563	(2)
Glossary	565