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AVIXA CTS-D Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | AVIXA |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design Exam |
| Exam Number: | CTS-D |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | CTS (Certified Technology Specialist) CTS-I (Certified Technology Specialist - Installation) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Computer-based |
| Exam Price: | $490 - $590 USD (member/non-member) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scaled score, range 100–900) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 135 (125 scored, 10 unscored pilot items) |
| Exam Duration: | 180 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | AVIXA CTS-D Prep On-Demand CTS-D Exam Guide (Official Study Resource) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Scheduling AVIXA CTS-D Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Hold active CTS certification; recommended 3–4 years of AV design experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.avixa.org/certification-section/cts-d |
AVIXA CTS-D Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Coordinate with Other Professionals | 28% | - Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams - Coordinate with IT and network security teams - Coordinate with architectural and interior design teams - Coordinate with acoustical and lighting specialists - Coordinate with life safety and security professionals - Coordinate with structural and civil engineering teams |
| Conduct a Needs Assessment | 20% | - Prepare or evaluate program reports and requirements documentation - Identify functional and operational requirements - Review or develop technology master plans |
| Develop and Document AV Designs | 38% | - Create conceptual and detailed AV system designs - Perform technical calculations and analysis - Produce design documentation, drawings, and specifications - Select equipment and components - Ensure compliance with standards, codes, and regulations |
| Deploy and Verify AV Designs | 14% | - Complete project closeout documentation and training - Support implementation and installation activities - Verify system performance against design criteria |
CTS-D Exam — Your Questions
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The AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design blueprint covers 4 domains — including Develop and Document AV Designs (38%), Deploy and Verify AV Designs (14%), Conduct a Needs Assessment (20%). Budget your limited hours by weighting; the complete outline above lists every subtopic.
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The AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design is delivered Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored — pick the arrangement that fits your calendar when booking.
The AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design is AVIXA's certification exam for Certified Technology Specialist - Design (CTS-D), at the Professional level. It's among the most authoritative credentials in the field — for those aiming at AVIXA careers, it's the first step. Related credentials include CTS (Certified Technology Specialist), CTS-I (Certified Technology Specialist - Installation).
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Hold active CTS certification; recommended 3–4 years of AV design experience Vendors update eligibility rules over time, so verify the current requirements on the official page (official CTS-D exam page) before registering.
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180 minutes for 135 (125 scored, 10 unscored pilot items) questions. Time-pressed candidates should rehearse the clock: short timed sets on busy days, full simulations on free ones.
AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design Sample Questions:
What type of microphone is most effective at rejecting background noise?
- A. Boundary
- B. Cardioid
- C. Lavalier
- D. Omnidirectional
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is the primary purpose of an AV system "site survey"?
- A. To install equipment
- B. To assess physical space and infrastructure constraints and opportunities
- C. To conduct user training
- D. To finalize budget
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
What is the purpose of a "kick-off" meeting in an AV project?
- A. To train end users
- B. To start project planning and align stakeholders
- C. To conduct system testing
- D. To finalize equipment installation
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
In AV design, what is the purpose of "equalization" (EQ)?
- A. To route video signals
- B. To increase signal power
- C. To control lighting
- D. To adjust the frequency response of an audio signal
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
Which component in an AV system is responsible for controlling multiple devices like projectors, screens, and lighting?
- A. Control system processor
- B. Switcher
- C. Amplifier
- D. DSP
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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