AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design Exam — Information & Free Practice
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About AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design Exam
AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Design Exam · US
Key exam facts
- Provider
- AVIXA Certification Committee oversees the examination; Professional Testing, Inc. supports psychometric development and analysis; Pearson VUE delivers it.
- Format
- English computer-based examination at Pearson VUE testing centers; four-response, single-best-answer multiple-choice questions.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 150 minutes of examination time; the tutorial and post-exam survey are additional.
- Passing score
- 350 out of 500 scaled points; this does not necessarily equal 70% correct.
- Exam fee
- US initial exam: USD 590 for nonmembers; USD 490 for Premium/Elite members. Applicable taxes are additional; emerging-economy discounts have separate eligibility.
Topics covered
Conduct a Needs Assessment (20%)
- Identify functional requirements
- Review or formulate client technology master plan
- Generate and/or Review the Program Report
Coordinate with Other Professionals (28%)
- Coordinate with architectural/interior design professionals
- Coordinate with structural professionals
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing professionals
- Coordinate with IT and network security professionals
- Coordinate with acoustical professionals
- Coordinate with life safety and security professionals
- Coordinate with site or project specific professionals
Develop and Document AV Designs (38%)
- Create conceptual AV design
- Revise conceptual design to be compatible with site conditions and/or A&E drawing package
- Produce final design and drawing package
- Finalize project documentation
Deploy AV Designs (14%)
- Support project execution activities
- Verify system performance
- Conduct project close out activities
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
English computer-based examination at Pearson VUE testing centers; four-response, single-best-answer multiple-choice questions.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 110; Scored questions: 100; Unscored questions: 10; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
How long is the exam?
150 minutes of examination time; the tutorial and post-exam survey are additional.
What is the passing score?
350 out of 500 scaled points; this does not necessarily equal 70% correct.
How much does the exam cost?
US initial exam: USD 590 for nonmembers; USD 490 for Premium/Elite members. Applicable taxes are additional; emerging-economy discounts have separate eligibility.
Official sources and references
- CTS-D Exam Content Outline
page 1, scope and allocation method
- CTS-D Job Task Analysis
pages 1–15, complete Duties and Tasks table
- CTS-D Candidate Handbook
printed page 12, About the Exams
- CTS-D Candidate Handbook
printed page 12, timing and counts
- CTS-D Candidate Handbook
printed page 23, Summary of Scoring Process
- CTS-D Candidate Handbook
printed page 5, testing service roles
- CTS-D Candidate Handbook
printed page 5, development
- AVIXA CTS-D certification page
How much does the CTS-D exam cost?
Confirm current exam arrangements with the exam provider.