CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator All-In-One Exam Guide, Second Edition

by Ron Gilster, Helen Heneveld

Overview

A CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Exam Guide and Desktop Reference--All in One!

Get complete coverage of all the material included on the CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Digital Home Technology Integrator exam inside this comprehensive resource. Written by industry experts, this definitive exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice questions, and in-depth explanations. More than 500 photos and drawings visually reinforce key technology integration concepts. Detailed and authoritative, this book serves as both a complete certification study guide and an essential on-the-job reference. Get full details on all exam topics, including how to:

• Plan for new construction and remodeling projects
• Design and install a home computer network
• Install and troubleshoot structured wiring and cabling
• Implement distributed audio and video technologies
• Set up a residential communications system
• Install and maintain home security and surveillance systems
• Design and install a home lighting control system
• Work with residential automation controllers
• Integrate a home control system into the home data network

The CD-ROM features:

• One full CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ practice exam
• Complete electronic book

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071643740
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date:	08/31/2008
Series:	All-in-One
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	994
File size:	14 MB
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About the Author

Ron Gilster, MBA, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA i-Net+, CCNA, CCSE, is the bestselling author of PC Hardware: A Beginner's Guide.

Helen Heneveld, MBA, CEDIA Installer I, DHTI+, is a recognized industry expert who speaks, trains, and consults worldwide in the converging home systems industry.

Table of Contents

Part I: Home Technology Installation Basics Chapter 1. Wire and Cable Basics Chapter 2. Connector Types and Uses Chapter 3. Wiring Installation Practices Chapter 4. Troubleshooting Basics Part II: Home Computer Networks Chapter 5. Wiring Documentation Chapter 6. Computer Network Hardware and Software Chapter 7. Planning and Installing a Wired Network Chapter 8. Designing and Installing a Wireless Network Chapter 9. Troubleshooting a Home Network Part III: Audio/Video Systems Chapter 10. Distributed Audio System Basics Chapter 11. Designing and Installing Distributed Audio Systems Chapter 12. Troubleshooting Audio Systems Chapter 13. Distributed Video Basics Chapter 14. Designing and Installing Distributed Video Systems Chapter 15. Troubleshooting Video Systems Part IV: Telecommunications Chapter 16. Home Communication System Basics Chapter 17. Designing and Installing a Home Telephony System Chapter 18. Troubleshooting and Maintaining Home Communication Systems Part V: Security System Basics Chapter 19. Security System Basics Chapter 20. Home Security Devices Chapter 21. Designing and Installing a Home Security System Chapter 22. Monitoring and Troubleshooting a Home Security System Part VI: Home Surveillance Systems Chapter 23. Surveillance Camera Basics Chapter 24. Designing and Installing a Home Surveillance System Chapter 25. Troubleshooting a Home Surveillance System Part VII: Home Lighting Systems Chapter 26. Home Lighting Basics Chapter 27. Home Lighting Devices Chapter 28. Designing and Installing a Home Lighting System Chapter 29. Troubleshooting and Maintaining a Home Lighting System Part VIII: Home Control and Management Chapter 30. User Interfaces Chapter 31. Home Control Systems Chapter 32. HVAC Controls Chapter 33. Configuring a Home Control System Chapter 34. Troubleshooting and Maintaining a Home Control System Chapter 35. Power Protection Part IX: Appendices Appendix A. About the CD Appendix B. Digital Home Technology Integration Glossary Appendix C. CEA-CompTIA DHTI+ Exam Objectives Index