Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)

Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV)

Credential: Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV)  ICAC resource
Credentialing Agency: Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) is an intermediate-level certification for technicians who install electronics cables in residences and interconnect electronics communications, computer, control or entertainment equipment. Though ETA-I does not require any specific education, training, or experience for the RESI-AV certification, candidates are strongly encouraged to have the requisite knowledge and experience necessary to challenge the exam.

More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.

Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

 

Eligibility Requirements 

  • Credential Prerequisite
  • Experience
  • Education
  • Training
  • Membership
  • Other
  • Fee

Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.

Exam Requirements (View Details)

  • Exam
  • Written Exam
  • Oral Exam
  • Practical Exam
  • Performance Assessment

RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY

Renewal Period: 4 years

  • Continuing Education
  • Exam
  • Continuing Education OR Exam
  • Fee
  • Other

AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I)

5 Depot Street
Greencastle, IN  46135

Phone: (800) 288-3824

Fax: (765) 653-4287
Email: eta@eta-i.org

Written Exam

  • Signals
    • Describe telephone system signal types
    • List audio signal sources and types
    • Compare video signals with radio frequencies and voice
    • Differentiate between video, audio and data Signals
  • Amplifiers
    • Compare power amplifiers used in residential systems with other types of audio amplifier circuits
    • Interpret an amplifier’s specifications sheet
    • Explain the Dolby sound system, Dolby Digital Ex. and DTC and list the advantageous features of each
    • Explain the features and operation of Pro Logic and compare with basic audio amplifier sound processing
    • Describe CDs and DVD inclusion in the audio/video system
  • Speakers
    • Compare various freestanding speakers commonly utilized in home theater systems
    • Differentiate between ordinary 2-channel audio and Surround systems
    • Explain the purpose of subwoofers, their frequency range and styles
    • Explain the advantages of bookshelf speaker units
    • Describe the pre-wiring of In-Wall speakers, mounting and connections
    • Define impedance and explain its importance in matching
    • Explain speaker stiffness and its effect on audio balance
    • Explain speaker mass and its effect on audio frequencies
    • Explain damping factor in speakers
  • Speaker Cabling
    • Explain ways that wrong wire gauge can adversely affect the sound system
    • Describe connector requirements for multi-room In-Wall speaker
    • Compare speaker terminal connections, spring clips, binding posts, etc.
    • Explain the value of oxygen-free copper wire for audio systems
    • Define: Transient Distortion, Wow, and Flutter
    • Describe advantages, compare costs and quality with wired speakers
    • Explain the purpose and components used in cross-over networks
  • Audio Systems Basics
    • Explain why audio systems require greater bandwidth than telephone, AM radio
    • Explain the frequency response of each type of speaker
    • Explain Total Harmonic Distortion – THD and list causes and cures
    • Define equalizer. Compare with common tone controls in amplifiers
    • Compare Digital Sampling Rates and explain optimum sampling rates
    • Explain the advantages of compression technology, how and where it is used in audio products
    • Compare quality of CDs and user functionality with audio tape or other sources
    • Compare radio reception quality with CDs and tape. Explain radio function of the stereo receiver. Describe satellite radio services.
  • Surround Sound
    • Explain Surround Sound basics
    • Describe how to plan the placement of surround sound speaker units
    • Describe how to rewire to allow room areas use of surround equipment
    • Explain DTS and its advantages
  • Acoustics
    • Define and present examples of good and bad acoustics
    • Explain acoustic resistance and resonance
    • Explain causes of detrimental sound reflection
    • Explain sound refraction and discuss causes
    • Explain sound diffraction and explain detrimental aspects
    • Describe low frequency effects an area may exhibit
    • Explain the reasons for audio holes & nodes and ways to reduce them
  • Video
    • Describe TV Off-Air broadcast signals including HDTV multicasting
    • List brands and usage of DirecTV, DISH and other satellite video programming
    • Describe VCR technology and audio/video quality
    • Describe DVD – DVR audio and video quality
    • Explain the purpose of MPEG 4
    • Describe how PVRs operate and interconnect in the sound system
    • Define S-Video and explain its advantages
    • Compare video quality with various Digital Sampling Rates
    • Compare DVD, satellite, and off-air High Definition sources and sampling rates
    • Match viewing distance – Aspect Ratios with various size displays
    • Explain importance of seeking customer choices for products and in-home positioning
    • Describe display maximization – color temperature/balance
    • Describe various types of wireless control of audio and video equipment using remote hand units, LED and RF sending/receiving devices
  • Display Devices
    • Describe the operation and handling precautions for CRT displays
    • Describe CRT, LED, LCD and other projection TV technologies
    • Compare Monitors with TV receivers and list advantages
    • Compare DLP/LCD/LcoS/Plasma technologies and list advantages of each
    • Describe projectors/screens used in home theater applications
    • Describe actuators and remote control for motorized screens
    • Discuss scanning – interlacing, progressive and the features of both
    • Explain the purpose and technology of De-Interlacing and Line Doubling
    • Explain the use of splitters, diplexers, taps, fittings and outlets
  • Home Theater Systems
    • Describe audio channel selection on a receiver/amplifier
    • List advantages of remote wireless control of whole-house electronics from the home theater primary viewing area
    • Summarize modern displays and speaker aesthetics for residences
    • Discuss home theater seating concepts
    • Explain requirements of cabling, speakers and display units when retrofitting a home
    • Sketch the components for a motorized projection screen
  • Off-air Antennas
    • Explain off-air installation basics
    • Identify types of antenna-dish components and mounts
    • Discuss logical methods of troubleshooting dish and antenna problems
    • Compare analog/digital/HDTV Broadcast Signals
    • Describe the required small dish system installation and programming procedures that must be followed and the configuration required prior to customer subscription access.
  • Cable TV
    • Describe cable TV connections, ground blocks and wiring from street to home and entry interconnection
    • List minimum signal levels common for CATV systems and the use of line amplifiers where weak signals exist
    • Define DSL, B-VoIP, PPV and Telephone Services. List major advantages of each.
  • Distribution Systems
    • Illustrate home run and daisy chain wired signal distribution systems
    • Illustrate and compare wireless distribution systems with wired systems
    • List common usages for RG 59, RG 62, RG6, CAT 5e/6, and fiber optics cabling and the advantages of each
    • Diagram residential signal distributions equipment interconnection
    • Describe how a home computer network can be used to remotely control home electronics
    • Explain how individual room & areas can be control from multiple locations
    • Describe pre-wiring and retro wiring methods, wall fish, attics, crawl spaces, etc.
    • Describe 70 volt sound distribution technology and indicate applications where it is desirable
    • List Internet resources that may be included in home networks
    • Explain how plastic optical fiber can be utilized in the home systems
  • Troubleshooting
    • Describe common technical problems in home theater systems
    • Describe methods and equipment used to troubleshoot signal systems or to substitute or detect systems signals
    • Explain the usage of signal generators - TDR and DMM
    • List signal problems from external sources or those caused by the A/V system components
    • List tools and test equipment used for installation work in homes
    • Describe methods and equipment used to maximize A/V Equipment capabilities
    • Describe procedures for accessing and resolving in-wall equipment/cabling problems
    • Present an example of customer equipment faults leading to dissatisfaction of the electronics work and potential loss of income for the installing dealer
    • Explain the grounding process and its importance in reducing ground loops as well as customer lighting/surge concerns

RECERTIFICATION

Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV)

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) credential has the following recertification information:

  • ETA-I allows certified individuals to renew either annually or every 4 years. If an individual recertifies annually, ETA-I also renews membership. If an individual recertifies every 4 years; initial membership will expire after the one-year anniversary and will not be renewed until the individual recertifies at the end of the 4-year time period.

Additional considerations for the Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) include:

  • ETA-I does not require any specific education, training, or experience, however it is suggested that candidates for the RESI-AV should be knowledgeable in the areas addressed in the certification exam.

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This certification is considered in demand

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