HTI+ Home Technology Integration All-in-One Exam Guide (All-in-One) - Softcover

Gilster,Ron; Heneveld,Helen; Price, Ron

9780072231328: HTI+ Home Technology Integration All-in-One Exam Guide (All-in-One)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0072231327 ISBN 13: 9780072231328

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media, 2004

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 CompTIAs HTI+ Certification and CEDIAs 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 CEDIAs home system planning icons.. Foreword by Ray Lepper, President of CEDIA..

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

From the Back Cover:

This book provides much-needed clarification about the home technology integration market, including the levels of integration, expertise required, and how to prepare yourself for a career in this field. --Gene Salois, Vice President of Certification, CompTIA

The most complete home technology professional reference available

Get complete coverage of all the material included on the HTI+ and CEDIA Installer I certification exams--the industry standards of competency for professionals servicing the automated home industry--inside this comprehensive resource. Based on years of practical experience, this definitive, dual-purpose tool explains what you need to know to succeed in the home technology industry. Certification preparation features include HTI+ exam objectives at the beginning of each chapter, helpful exam tips, and sample questions. More than 500 photos and drawings visually reinforce key technology integration concepts. Authoritative and detailed, this volume serves as both a complete certification study guide and an indispensable on-the-job reference.

Get full details on products and installation techniques, 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.
Design and install a home lighting control system.
Install and maintain a home security system.
Set up a residential communications system.
Work with residential automation controllers.
Integrate a home control system to the home data network.

CD ROM ICON: Included on the CD-ROM

Simulated HTI+ and CEDIA Installer Level 1 exam software with practice questions and answers.
CEDIA system planning icon reference.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Ron Gilster, CCNA, CCSE, i-Net+, Network+, A+, MBA, AAGG, has been involved with computing and networking, both in the home and in businesses, for more than 15 years as a designer, installer, and trainer. Ron is a best-selling author of several hardware, networking, and programming books and is a technology instructor. Helen Heneveld, MBA, CEDIA Installer I, HTI+, 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.

About the Author:

Ron Gilster
CCNA, CCSE, i-Net+, Network+, A+, MBA, AAGG
has been involved with computing and networking, both in the home and in businesses, for over 15 years as a designer, installer, administrator, trainer, teacher, developer, merchant, and end-user. He has more than 35 years of total computing experience Ron is now semi-retired and teaching computing and networking at a local college, his last career position was as the general manager of a leading regional LMDS, DSL, and broadband communications company and ISP, where he was responsible for the internal and external networking infrastructure of the corporation, including VPN, telephony, intranet, extranet, and Internet operations in 8 western states.

Helen M. Heneveld
MBA, CEDIA Installer I, HTI+
is a recognized industry expert who speaks, trains, and consults worldwide in the converging home systems industry. Her early entry in the 1980's into the home automation business and her years in industry training have given her the knowledge and experience to serve the converging home systems industry through business management consulting, strategic planning, education and training, and design in integrated residential electronics. Heneveld holds degrees in Education and an MBA from the University of Michigan and is well qualified with certifications for CEDIA Installer I and DHTI+. She is an active member of CEDIA having served several years on the Board of Directors and as chair of the Systems Integration Council, leading the effort for industry standardization of symbols and icons for residential electronics and wiring.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.