Free CVT Practice Questions with Answers

These 10 free CVT questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Certified Video Technician blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.

Domain 9: Video surveillance systems

Question 1

A camera facing a bright window produces a dark subject image. Which feature addresses this condition?

ABacklight compensation BLonger retention CExtra bandwidth DLower frame rate

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Correct answer: A - Backlight compensation

Domain 13: Networking, IP communications, and IoT concepts

Question 2

What enables IP video devices to exchange information across a network?

ANetwork protocols and addressing BAnalog-only wiring CRemoving device addresses DLocal displays only

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Correct answer: A - Network protocols and addressing

Domain 19: Camera and Lens Considerations

Question 3

A technician must identify people entering a doorway 30 feet away. Which lens-selection factor is most important?

AHousing style BRequired field of view and object distance CRecorder brand DMonitor size

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Correct answer: B - Required field of view and object distance

Domain 20: Transmission media

Question 4

A video link requires a cable choice based on distance and signal quality. What should guide selection?

AInstaller preference BDistance and signal requirements CCabinet color DMonitor brand

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Correct answer: B - Distance and signal requirements

Domain 23: Power

Question 5

A remote camera has low voltage at the device. What should be investigated first?

APower delivery and voltage drop BUser passwords CMonitor size DRecording schedule

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Correct answer: A - Power delivery and voltage drop

Domain 26: Recording

Question 6

Why does increasing camera resolution usually increase storage needs?

AMore recorded data must be stored BResolution reduces data CRetention affects display only DHousing determines storage

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Correct answer: A - More recorded data must be stored

Domain 27: Commissioning

Question 7

What is the primary purpose of commissioning a video system?

AVerify the installed system meets requirements BEliminate future maintenance CRemove documentation needs DAllow unrestricted changes

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Correct answer: A - Verify the installed system meets requirements

Domain 29: What a network is and what its components are.

Question 8

Which description best defines a LAN?

AA network within a limited local area BAn analog-only video circuit CA storage device DA network unable to communicate

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Correct answer: A - A network within a limited local area

Domain 30: Common network topologies.

Question 9

Devices connected through a central switch represent which topology?

ABus BRing CStar DMesh

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Correct answer: C - Star

Domain 35: The steps of troubleshooting network problems.

Question 10

A camera connection drops intermittently. What is the best troubleshooting approach?

AReplace all cameras BSystematically isolate the network fault CDisable security controls permanently DIgnore the issue

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Correct answer: B - Systematically isolate the network fault

The rest of the CVT blueprint

The CVT exam also covers these domains. Drill them in the full free practice test:

Domain 1: Electronic security and life safety industry fundamentals
Domain 2: Residential and commercial system installation practices
Domain 3: Codes, standards, and regulatory compliance
Domain 4: Jobsite safety and professional conduct
Domain 5: Tools, test equipment, and installation best practices
Domain 6: Wiring, cabling, power delivery, and electrical fundamentals
Domain 7: Intrusion detection systems
Domain 8: Access control systems
Domain 10: Fire alarm and life safety systems
Domain 11: Communication and monitoring technologies
Domain 12: Wireless systems and RF fundamentals
Domain 14: Cybersecurity fundamentals for security systems
Domain 15: Troubleshooting and system diagnostics
Domain 16: False alarm reduction strategies
Domain 17: Customer service and professional communication
Domain 18: Career development within the electronic security industry
Domain 21: Networking Basics
Domain 22: Monitors
Domain 24: Auxiliary Equipment
Domain 25: System Design
Domain 28: Troubleshooting
Domain 31: How networks communicate and share data.
Domain 32: Storage types used in networked systems.
Domain 33: Composition of a network cable.
Domain 34: How a LAN and WAN function and the differences between them.

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