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Avixa CTS-D Exam Syllabus

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Before starting your CTS-D exam preparation, it is recommended to review the complete Avixa Certified Technology Specialist - Design exam syllabus and carefully go through the exam objectives listed below. Once you understand the exam structure and objectives, you should practice using our free CTS-D questions. We also provide premium CTS-D practice test, fully updated according to the latest exam objectives, to help you accurately assess your preparedness for the actual exam.

Avixa CTS-D Exam Objectives

Section Weight Objectives
Conduct a Needs Assessment 20% Task 1: Identify functional requirements (e.g., user stories, user experience, benchmarking, client expectations)
Task 2: Review or formulate client technology master plan
Task 3: Generate and/or Review the Program Report
Coordinate with Other Professionals 28% Task 1: Coordinate with architectural/interior design professionals 
Task 2: Coordinate with structural professionals 
Task 3: Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing professionals
Task 4: Coordinate with IT and network security professionals 
Task 5: Coordinate with acoustical professionals 
Task 6: Coordinate with life safety and security professionals 
Task 7: Coordinate with site or project specific professionals (e.g., content creators, theatrical, exhibit designer)
Develop and Document AV Designs 38% Task 1: Create conceptual AV design 
Task 2: Revise conceptual design to be compatible with site conditions and/or A&E drawing package
Task 3: Produce final design and drawing package 
Task 4: Finalize project documentation (e.g., bill of materials, bid spec, drawings, scope of work)
Deploy AV Designs 14% Task 1: Support project execution activities 
Task 2: Verify system performance 
Task 3: Conduct project close out activities (e.g., as-builts, system manuals, training, programing information)
Official Information https://www.avixa.org/certification-section/cts-d