HTI+ (TM) Home Technology Integration and CEDIA (R) Installer I All-in-One Exam Guide
Published on 16. July 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
792 pages
978-0-07-223132-8 (ISBN)
Description
The most comprehensive on the job resource for professional installers of home automation technology. This book also provides coverage of both the HTI+ and CEDIA Installer Level I certifications.Features include:*In-depth coverage of home system integration technologies and practices make this book an indispensable working reference. *100% coverage of all exam objectives for CompTIA's HTI+ Certification and CEDIA's Installer Level I exam.*Includes Expert Discussion and Case Study sidebars, and Note, Tip, Exam Tip, and Caution icons highlighting important text throughout the book. *CD-ROM includes 3 practice exams - 2 for each of the HTI+ exams and 1 for the CEDIA Installer Level I exam. The CD-ROM also includes a PDF document of CEDIA's home system planning icons.*Foreword by Ray Lepper, President of CEDIA.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
200 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight
1492 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-223132-8 (9780072231328)
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Ron Gilster is the author of several best-selling books on networking, PC hardware, and IT career certifications. Ron holds a variety of IT certifications and has worked in networking and computing for over 25 years. Ron has served in a variety of small business and corporate technical, management, and executive positions and is currently a university instructor at several universities and colleges in the Spokane, Washington area.
Helen Heneveld (Holland, MI), MBA, CEDIA Installer I, DHTI+, is a recognized industry expert who speaks, trains, and consults worldwide in the converging home systems industry. Helen is a former CEDIA board member and former Chair of CEDIAs Systems Integration Council.
Helen Heneveld (Holland, MI), MBA, CEDIA Installer I, DHTI+, is a recognized industry expert who speaks, trains, and consults worldwide in the converging home systems industry. Helen is a former CEDIA board member and former Chair of CEDIAs Systems Integration Council.
Content
Part I: Home Technology Installation Basics 1Chapter 1: Wire and Cable Basics 3Chapter 2: Connector Types and Uses 27Chapter 3: Wiring Installation Practices 73Chapter 4: Codes, Standards, and Safety Practices 95Part II: Structured Wiring 115Chapter 5: Infrastructure Wiring Basics 117Chapter 6: Planning a Structured Wiring Installation 129Chapter 7: Rough-In Installation 149Chapter 8: Trim-Out Installation 165Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Structured Wiring 187Part III: Home Computer Networks 199Chapter 10: Computer Network Basics 201Chapter 11: Computer Network Hardware 215Chapter 12: Computer Network Software 235Chapter 13: Designing and Installing a Computer Network 251Chapter 14: Troubleshooting a Home Network 271Part IV: Audio/Video Systems 287Chapter 15: Distributed Audio System Basics 289Chapter 16: Designing and Installing Distributed Audio Systems 321Chapter 17: Distributed Video Basics 347Chapter 18: Designing and Installing Distributed Video Systems 377Chapter 19: Troubleshooting Audio Systems 399Chapter 20: Troubleshooting Video Systems 409Part V: Home Lighting Management Systems 421Chapter 21: Home Lighting Basics 423Chapter 22: Home Lighting Devices 441Chapter 23: Designing a Home Lighting Control System 467Chapter 24: Installing a Home Lighting Control System 479Chapter 25: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Lighting Control Systems 499Part VI: Telecommunications 515Chapter 26: Home Communication System Basics 517Chapter 27: Designing and Installing a Home Telephone System 535Chapter 28: Troubleshooting a Home Communication System 555Part VII: HVAC and Water Management 565Chapter 29: HVAC Controls 567Chapter 30: Water Management Systems 587Part VIII: Security System Basics 601Chapter 31: Security System Basics 603Chapter 32: Designing a Home Security System 617Chapter 33: Installing a Home Security System 629Chapter 34: Troubleshooting and Maintaining a Home Security System 645Chapter 35: Home Security Surveillance Systems 657Chapter 36: Home Access Control Systems 681Part IX: Home Technology Integration 701Chapter 37: Defining Users Needs and Desires 703Chapter 38: User Interfaces 713Chapter 39: Home Automation Controllers 737Chapter 40: Programming 751Chapter 41: Integrating the Connected Home 765Chapter 42: Other Home Technology Integration Devices 773Part X Appendices: 785Appendix A: 787Appendix B: 791Appendix C: 823Appendix D: 831Appendix E: 835Appendix F: 839