Q-sys Training: Public Address
Welcome to the Q-Sys™ Public Address Assessment. Please watch all four Public Address videos before attempting this assessment. You must correctly answer 80% of the questions to successfully pass this assessment.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Every Page Station on the PA Router component is represented by two pins. What are these two pins?
- A.
Microphone and Station Control
- B.
Audio Input and Device Status
- C.
Command Buttons and Router Control
Correct Answer
A. MicropHone and Station ControlExplanation
The correct answer is Microphone and Station Control. Each Page Station on the PA Router component is represented by two pins, one for the microphone input and one for the station control. These pins allow for the communication between the PA Router and the Page Station, enabling functions such as audio input and control of the station.Rate this question:
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- 2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE How many PA Router Components can be integrated into a single design?
- A.
1
- B.
128
- C.
256
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
Only one PA Router Component can be integrated into a single design.Rate this question:
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- 3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE Which component handles all of the transport of pages and messages from Page Stations to Zones?
- A.
PA Router
- B.
Mic/Control Component
- C.
Virtual Page Station
Correct Answer
A. PA RouterExplanation
The PA Router component handles all of the transport of pages and messages from Page Stations to Zones. It is responsible for routing the pages and messages to the appropriate destination within the system.Rate this question:
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- 4.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY Which main navigation tabs of the Q-Sys Administrator are ONLY available when a Public Address system is present in the design? Check all that apply.
- A.
PA Global Settings
- B.
Page Stations
- C.
PA Zones
Correct Answer(s)
A. PA Global Settings
B. Page Stations
C. PA ZonesExplanation
The main navigation tabs of the Q-Sys Administrator that are only available when a Public Address system is present in the design are PA Global Settings, Page Stations, and PA Zones. These tabs specifically cater to the configuration and management of the Public Address system, allowing users to adjust global settings, set up page stations, and define PA zones.Rate this question:
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- 5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE How can you add new Zones to your Public Address system?
- A.
Increase the Zones field of your PA Router component in its Properties Pane.
- B.
Click the plus icon in the PA Zones menu of the Administrator to add a new Zone.
- C.
Drag the New Zone icon into the schematic from the PA Zones menu of the Administrator.
Correct Answer
A. Increase the Zones field of your PA Router component in its Properties Pane.Explanation
To add new Zones to your Public Address system, you need to increase the Zones field of your PA Router component in its Properties Pane. This means that by modifying the Zones field value, you can add additional Zones to your system.Rate this question:
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- 6.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY A User issues a Priority 5 Command on a system with global Priority Mode set to Command Priority. Normally this action would be treated as Priority 5. Under which of the following conditions might the action be treated as a different Priority? Check all that apply.
- A.
The Page Station has Override Command Priority Level active.
- B.
The User has Override Page Stations settings and Override Command Priority Level active.
- C.
There is no way to alter the priority when in this scenario.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The Page Station has Override Command Priority Level active.
B. The User has Override Page Stations settings and Override Command Priority Level active.Explanation
If the Page Station has Override Command Priority Level active, it means that the priority level set for the Page Station will take precedence over the global Priority Mode setting. Similarly, if the User has both Override Page Stations settings and Override Command Priority Level active, it means that the user's settings will override the global Priority Mode setting. In both of these cases, the action may be treated as a different priority than Priority 5. However, if none of these conditions are met, there is no way to alter the priority in this scenario.Rate this question:
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CHECK ALL THAT APPLY What types of Commands can be created in the Administrator that are specific to a Public Address system? Check all that apply.
- A.
PA Page Command
- B.
PA Play Message Command
- C.
PA Priority Override Command
Correct Answer(s)
A. PA Page Command
B. PA Play Message CommandExplanation
The Administrator allows the creation of specific commands for a Public Address system. Two types of commands that can be created are the PA Page Command and the PA Play Message Command. These commands enable the user to make announcements or play pre-recorded messages through the Public Address system. The PA Priority Override Command is not applicable in this context as it is not specific to a Public Address system.Rate this question:
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- 8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE What does the Queue Timeout field adjust?
- A.
The length of time a single command can live in the Queuing system before being cancelled.
- B.
The length of time a single command can live in the Queuing system before being automatically played.
- C.
The length of time after a message is added to the Queuing system that all commands in the Queuing system area cancelled.
Correct Answer
A. The length of time a single command can live in the Queuing system before being cancelled.Explanation
The Queue Timeout field adjusts the length of time a single command can remain in the Queuing system before it is cancelled. This means that if a command exceeds the specified timeout period, it will be removed from the queue and cancelled.Rate this question:
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- 9.
If there are multiple commands waiting in the Queuing system, where will a new Command be placed?
- A.
Before all Commands of lower Priority, but behind those of equal Priority.
- B.
At the end of the queue.
- C.
At the front of the queue.
Correct Answer
A. Before all Commands of lower Priority, but behind those of equal Priority.Explanation
A new command will be placed before all commands of lower priority, but behind those of equal priority in the queuing system. This means that if there are multiple commands waiting in the queue, the new command will be prioritized based on its priority level. It will be placed ahead of commands with lower priority, but behind commands with the same priority. This ensures that commands with higher priority are executed first, while still maintaining the order within commands of equal priority.Rate this question:
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- 10.
MULTIPLE CHOICE What is considered a “High” or “Low” Priority?
- A.
Priority 1 has the highest Priority.
- B.
Priority 1 has the lowest Priority.
- C.
Priority 5 has the highest Priority.
Correct Answer
A. Priority 1 has the highest Priority.Explanation
Priority 1 is considered to have the highest priority because it is stated that "Priority 1 has the highest Priority." This means that when prioritizing tasks or issues, Priority 1 is given the most importance and should be addressed first.Rate this question:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE What does the Cancel Delay field adjust?
- A.
The length of time, after issuing a Command, that the message will be delayed in case the User wishes to cancel.
- B.
The length of time, after the User cancels a Command that it takes for the cancellation to take effect.
Correct Answer
A. The length of time, after issuing a Command, that the message will be delayed in case the User wishes to cancel.Explanation
The Cancel Delay field adjusts the length of time that the message will be delayed in case the User wishes to cancel after issuing a Command.Rate this question:
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- 12.
CHECK ALL THAT APPLY If you have a certain level priority of Pages set to Archive, how can you listen to those saved Pages? Check all that apply.
- A.
Navigate to the Audio Files tab, select the Page Archives folder, and click the Play button of the desired Page.
- B.
Navigate to the Event Log, find the event created by the issued Page, and click the Play button.
- C.
If you have Enable Archive Export active, visit the FTP site that you specified and listen to the files in that folder.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Navigate to the Audio Files tab, select the Page Archives folder, and click the Play button of the desired Page.
B. Navigate to the Event Log, find the event created by the issued Page, and click the Play button.
C. If you have Enable Archive Export active, visit the FTP site that you specified and listen to the files in that folder.Explanation
To listen to the saved Pages with a certain level of priority set to Archive, you can navigate to the Audio Files tab, select the Page Archives folder, and click the Play button of the desired Page. Additionally, you can navigate to the Event Log, find the event created by the issued Page, and click the Play button. If you have Enable Archive Export active, you can also visit the FTP site that you specified and listen to the files in that folder.Rate this question:
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CHECK ALL THAT APPLY If a Command is issued to multiple Zones and only some of them are available, what happens? Check all that apply.
- A.
If the Command is selected to Split, then it will play in the available Zones and be queued in the unavailable Zones.
- B.
If the Command is not selected to Split, it will wait until all Zones are available and then play in all of them simultaneously.
- C.
The Command will be played in all Zones, interrupting any messages in the unavailable Zones even if they have higher Priority.
Correct Answer(s)
A. If the Command is selected to Split, then it will play in the available Zones and be queued in the unavailable Zones.
B. If the Command is not selected to Split, it will wait until all Zones are available and then play in all of them simultaneously.Explanation
If a command is issued to multiple zones and only some of them are available, the command can be handled in two different ways. If the command is selected to split, it will play in the available zones and be queued in the unavailable zones. On the other hand, if the command is not selected to split, it will wait until all zones are available and then play in all of them simultaneously.Rate this question:
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- 14.
MULTIPLE CHOICE How do you assign Commands to a Page Stations’ Command Buttons?
- A.
Go to the Page Stations menu of Administrator, double-click a Page Station, select its Command Buttons tab, and select an available Command for each button.
- B.
Click the Page Station’s Mic/Control component in the Schematic, go to its Properties pane, and select an available Command for each button.
- C.
Hold the Command Button for a few seconds on the Page Station, cycle through the available Commands with the zero button, and press the Command Button again to assign that command.
Correct Answer
A. Go to the Page Stations menu of Administrator, double-click a Page Station, select its Command Buttons tab, and select an available Command for each button.Explanation
To assign Commands to a Page Stations' Command Buttons, you need to go to the Page Stations menu of Administrator. Then, double-click on a Page Station and select its Command Buttons tab. From there, you can choose an available Command for each button. This allows you to customize the commands assigned to each button on the Page Station.Rate this question:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE If a Zone’s Squelch Priority is set to Priority 2, which of the following statements are true?
- A.
Only Priority 1 Commands will be played on this Zone.
- B.
Only Priority 1 or Priority 2 Commands will be played on this Zone.
- C.
All Priority 2 Commands sent to this Zone will be cancelled.
Correct Answer
A. Only Priority 1 Commands will be played on this Zone.Explanation
If a Zone's Squelch Priority is set to Priority 2, it means that only commands with Priority 1 will be played on this Zone. This implies that any commands with Priority 2 will not be played on this Zone.Rate this question:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE Where can you find the “Cancel All” button, which will cancel all executing and queued Commands in the entire Public Address system?
- A.
In the PA Router’s Control Panel on the Schematic
- B.
In the PA Global Settings menu of the Administrator
- C.
In the Page Stations menu of the Administrator
Correct Answer
A. In the PA Router’s Control Panel on the SchematicExplanation
In the PA Router's Control Panel on the Schematic, you can find the "Cancel All" button, which allows you to cancel all executing and queued Commands in the entire Public Address system.Rate this question:
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CHECK ALL THAT APPLY What are some of the differences between a Virtual Page Station and a physical Page Station? Check all that apply.
- A.
With a Virtual Page Station, you must manually select your Zones, Mode, and Priority before issuing a Page or Command.
- B.
The Virtual Page Station component does not have a Microphone audio pin.
- C.
Virtual Page Stations can only send Pages. Messages are to be sent via an Audio Player.
Correct Answer(s)
A. With a Virtual Page Station, you must manually select your Zones, Mode, and Priority before issuing a Page or Command.
B. The Virtual Page Station component does not have a MicropHone audio pin.Explanation
The first difference between a Virtual Page Station and a physical Page Station is that with a Virtual Page Station, you must manually select your Zones, Mode, and Priority before issuing a Page or Command. The second difference is that the Virtual Page Station component does not have a Microphone audio pin.Rate this question:
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MULTIPLE CHOICE What does a “Zone Group” button allow you to do on a Virtual Page Station?
- A.
You can select a Tag, which can select multiple Zones simultaneously.
- B.
You can create new Tags that will be imported into the Administrator.
- C.
You can rename your Zones and sort them by their names.
Correct Answer
A. You can select a Tag, which can select multiple Zones simultaneously.Explanation
A "Zone Group" button on a Virtual Page Station allows the user to select a Tag, which in turn allows them to select multiple Zones simultaneously. This feature is useful for managing and controlling multiple Zones at once, providing convenience and efficiency in operating the Virtual Page Station.Rate this question:
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