CTS AV Signal Flow and Distribution 4

Question 1

A 4K/60Hz signal requires transmission over a long run. Which cable type is MOST appropriate for maintaining signal integrity?

Accepted Answer

Fiber optic HDMI cable

Answer

Fiber optic HDMI cables support 4K/60Hz over long distances without signal degradation that plagues copper HDMI at extended lengths.

Question 2

Which signal distribution method allows a single source to be sent to multiple displays WITHOUT active amplification?

Accepted Answer

Passive splitter

Answer

A passive splitter divides one signal among multiple outputs without amplification, though signal strength decreases with each split.

Question 3

In an AV system, what is the primary function of a sync stripper?

Accepted Answer

Separates the sync signal from a composite video signal

Answer

A sync stripper isolates the sync component from a composite video signal, which is useful when feeding RGB monitors or scan converters.

Question 4

A technician notices color banding artifacts on an LED display fed via HDMI. The MOST likely cause is:

Accepted Answer

8-bit color depth limitation producing visible steps in gradients

Answer

Color banding in gradients typically indicates limited color depth (8-bit vs 10-bit), which creates visible steps rather than smooth transitions.

Question 5

Which AV-over-IP protocol is specifically designed for low-latency, lossless video at 1G network bandwidth?

Accepted Answer

SDVoE

Answer

SDVoE (Software Defined Video over Ethernet) delivers zero-frame-latency, uncompressed video over standard 1G/10G Ethernet infrastructure.

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