Deck 1: Axis Network Video

Question 1

When initiating a surveillance project with a customer, which of the following should be considered first?

A) Understand which camera models to use
B) Understand the customer's technical knowledge
C) Understand the customer's goals and requirements
D) Understand the legal aspects for the installation

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which setting would best adjust a hard yellow tint as shown in the pictures below?

A) Image contrast
B) White balance
C) Color saturation
D) Image brightness

Answer 2

B

Question 3

What is the main purpose of the Arctic Temperature Control functionality?

A) To protect the camera electronics
B) To protect the camera mechanics
C) To protect the camera lens
D) To protect the camera power

Answer 3

B

Question 4

A company is looking for a dome designed to withstand vibrations inherent to transportation. Which of the following cameras should be recommended?

A) AXIS P3344-VE
B) AXIS M3014
C) AXIS M3114-R
D) AXIS P1344

Question 5

In many places 24 V AC has been popular as a power source but now 12 V and 24 V DC is increasing in popularity because

A) There is more energy in DC.
B) It is easier to back-up DC with battery.
C) There is less power loss in cables with DC.
D) There is less risk for surge with DC.

Question 6

Which of the following conditions has to be met to use multicast streaming?

A) The network infrastructure has to support multicast
B) The client has to run AXIS Camera Management or AXIS Camera Station
C) The client has to support streaming over RTSP
D) The video device needs to run on firmware version 5.20 or higher

Question 7

Axis recommends shielded cables for outdoor installations primarily to ensure

A) Image quality.
B) Surge protection.
C) Life time of cable installations.
D) Conformity with SMPTE standard.

Question 8

A customer has a lot of motion blur on recordings from a fixed camera. What would be the most likely setting to address the blurring?

A) Gain level
B) Brightness
C) Backlight compensation
D) Shutter speed

Question 9

Which of the following are outdoor rated products? (Choose two)

A) AXIS M3114-R
B) AXIS P3304-VR
C) AXIS P1344-E
D) AXIS P3344-VE
E) AXIS M1031-W

Question 10

Which statement is true regarding H.264 and Motion JPEG?

A) The highest bandwidth savings using H.264 compared to Motion JPEG is at high frame rates
B) Bandwidth savings using H.264 has nothing to do with frame rate, only scene complexity
C) Bandwidth savings using H.264 has nothing to do with frame rate, only Group of Video (GOV) setting
D) The highest bandwidth savings using H.264 compared to Motion JPEG is at low frame rates

Question 11

Which is an impact on cameras that are operating above their specified temperature limit?

A) Noise is increased
B) Frame rate is reduced
C) Light sensitivity is decreased
D) Resolution is reduced

Question 12

Which is true regarding the use of a smoked (tinted) dome instead of a clear dome?

A) Decreases color fidelity
B) Decreases field of view
C) Disables infrared capabilities
D) Reduces light sensitivity

Question 13

Which technology can a Video Management Software (VMS) partner incorporate to reduce the impact on recorded video during server maintenance?

A) Local storage at the camera
B) Meta data stream
C) AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP)
D) SNMP

Question 14

Which of the following allows customer to access between 2-4 channels of live and online stored video at any time?

A) AXIS Camera Station
B) AXIS Video Hosting System (AVHS)
C) AXIS Camera Management
D) AXIS Media Control

Question 15

Which is a benefit of using VLANs and IP subnets?

A) An encrypted communication link is established over the internet, allowing surveillance video to be securely viewed off-site
B) The network provides end-to-end encryption to prevent malicious users from intercepting network traffic
C) The network will only allow access from authorized devices, eliminating the risk that malicious users disconnect cameras to intercept network traffic
D) Network surveillance video can be kept separate from other network traffic, reducing the risk that malicious users will intercept it

Question 16

With Axis Coverage Shapes, the designer can

A) See the effect of furniture or other objects blocking field of view.
B) View how varying lighting conditions affect the image.
C) Create a 3D view of the scene the camera will capture.
D) Determine at what distance a person can be identified.

Question 17

Which of the following will allow a customer to have a PTZ camera automatically change between three predefined positions?

A) Configure the camera's I/O ports to control the preset positions
B) Use the Guard Tour capability to switch between the preset positions
C) Switch between the predefined positions using a joystick
D) Use the auto tracking capability to switch between the preset positions

Question 18

In setting up PTZ control for an Axis encoder, it's very easy to overlook a very important step in the configuration process. After properly connecting the communication wires to the encoder, the next recommended step in the setup is:

A) Downloading the correct Device ID from the Axis website
B) Setting the Baud Rate to match the analog PTZ' s
C) Setting the Device ID to match the analog ID
D) Uploading the correct PTZ driver

Question 19

Which of the following statements are true for H.264? (Choose two)

A) The size of an l-frame depends on the preceding P-frame
B) Increased motion in a scene means increased bit rate
C) Group of Video (GOV) length is directly affected by the sizes of the I- and P-frames
D) A P-frame references preceding and succeeding P-frames
E) Longer GOV length means reduced bit rate

Question 20

In a network surveillance installation, the purpose of a router is to

A) Forward the video stream between networks.
B) Forward the video stream to the correct receiver within a network.
C) Separate audio and video traffic to reduce audio latency.
D) Separate the video stream from the camera control signaling.

Question 21

Working with the end user, you find that they need a cost-effective mini dome with a varifocal lens. DC-iris and audio capabilities are not required. Which of the following products would best fit the requirements?

A) AXIS P3343
B) AXIS P3301
C) AXIS M1113
D) AXIS M3204

Question 22

Who should be responsible for documenting a video surveillance installation?

A) The camera manufacturer
B) The customer's security manager
C) The customer's IT department
D) The integrator

Question 23

If a camera is pointed down a hallway with no windows and the color seems "washed out" or faded, which of the following settings should first be adjusted to improve the image?

A) Decrease image brightness
B) Increase image contrast
C) Uncheck backlight compensation
D) Adjust the exposure settings

Question 24

In a switched network with Unicast

A) Data packets are sent only to one recipient no other computers will receive the data.
B) Data packets can only be sent in one direction, for example from the camera to the server.
C) Only one camera at a time can send data packets through the network, to avoid congestion.
D) All data packets are transmitted in a unified size, enabling network optimization.

Question 25

Which of the following actions can be taken using the AXIS T8414 Installation Display? (Choose two)

A) Power up a PoE camera
B) Make snapshots
C) Access a camera's home page
D) Reset a camera to factory default values
E) Read user documentation for cameras

Question 26

The capability to view and record up to four different areas of the whole image of an AXIS P1346 is called

A) Multicast streaming.
B) Multi-view streaming.
C) Broadcast streaming.
D) Multi-link streaming.

Question 27

A customer wants his video surveillance system to completely cover the perimeter of his property. For the installer to ensure that the camera system is not subject to sabotage, he should

A) Install more low-priced cameras to cover the complete site.
B) Make sure each camera is seen by at least one other camera.
C) Use PoE, and not a PoE splitter.
D) Install thermal cameras.

Question 28

A camera lens with a low f-stop value of 1.2 will outperform a lens with a higher f-stop value due to which one of the parameters below?

A) Better depth of field
B) Better low light capability
C) Improved sharpness
D) Less image artifacts

Question 29

Increase of bandwidth and storage can be a result of (Choose two)

A) Changing from Motion JPEG to H.264.
B) Arctic Temperature Control.
C) High noise level.
D) The use of High PoE.
E) Image resolution.

Question 30

The Axis pixel counter allows a user to

A) Convert pixels to actual distances.
B) Verify that the resolution requirements for a scene are met.
C) Determine the file size for each video frame.
D) Specify different exposure zones in a scene.

Question 31

A customer is not getting the storage retention they had expected while using H.264 with an AXIS Q6034-E PTZ camera on a continuous guard tour. What is the most likely cause of the problem?

A) The estimation was only planned for a 720p HDTV PTZ
B) Using continuous guard tour does not let H.264 save as much on the compression
C) Because most of the areas in the guard tour are empty. H.264 cannot save as much on the compression
D) The estimations were done in MPEG-4 and they should change the AXIS Q6034-E to run in MPEG-4 instead of H.264

Question 32

Working with a retailer on a site survey, they ask if there's any way to get more of the aisle and less of the shelves on the short sides in the shot. An AXIS M3204 camera is being used. Which would be the best suggestion to the retailer?

A) Adjusting the varifocal lens from 2.8 mm to 10 mm
B) Adjusting the varifocal lens from 2.8 mm to 4 mm
C) Using Axis' Corridor Format
D) Switching the camera to a 16:9 view

Question 33

After an installer sets up a motion detection window they then zoom out the camera. How will this affect the camera's ability to detect motion if no settings are changed?

A) More pixels are needed to change to trigger motion detection
B) Less pixels are needed to change to trigger motion detection
C) More movement needed to change to trigger motion detection
D) Less movement needed to change to trigger motion detection

Question 34

An analog system that should be upgraded to IP using encoders must have the end of the analog signal terminated. How many Ohm (Ω) should that be?

A) 50Ω
B) 70 Ω
C) 75 Ω
D) 80 Ω

Question 35

Which is true about P-iris?

A) The P-iris makes use of a novel p-shaped blade that reduces complexity and cost while maintaining image quality
B) In bright situations. P-iris limits the closing of the iris to avoid blurring caused by diffraction when the iris opening becomes too small
C) The P-iris delivers the optimal depth of field by always using the smallest possible aperture for the available lightning
D) The P-iris makes use of a novel p-shaped blade that allows the iris to react to rapidly changing lighting conditions

Question 36

In order to comply with SMPTE standards of HDTV, the camera must meet the following:

A) Light sensitivity, aspect ratio, resolution, color fidelity
B) Aspect ratio, resolution, light sensitivity, frame rate
C) Light sensitivity, color fidelity, frame rate, aspect ratio
D) Frame rate, aspect ratio, resolution, color fidelity

Question 37

A Privacy mask added to Live View (Choose two)

A) Hides parts of the scene.
B) Restricts access to the camera.
C) Can be removed from recorded video.
D) Lowers the bandwidth usage.
E) Can be made into any shape.

Question 38

In what way does VAPIX ® help integrators?

A) It offers a multi-language tutorial for implementation of analytics
B) It improves efficiency when implementing multi-camera tracking
C) It connects products to automatically upgrade products with the latest firmware
D) The openness helps integrate Axis products with other system components

Question 39

What is the appropriate usage for an Axis thermal camera?

A) Identifying people in complete darkness
B) Detecting motion only at nighttime
C) Measuring exact temperatures in daytime
D) Detecting activity in daylight and complete darkness

Question 40

A customer asks for a fixed mini dome with a DC-iris lens. 2.8-10 mm varifocal lens and wide dynamic range. Which of the following cameras is the only choice to fit all of the requirements?

A) AXIS P3301
B) AXIS M3203
C) AXIS Q1604
D) AXIS M5014

Question 41

Looking at the picture below, which setting would best address the blurring that's occurring with faster moving objects?

A) Increase image brightness
B) Adjust the exposure settings
C) Uncheck backlight compensation
D) Increase image contrast

Question 42

The purpose of a DNS server is to

A) Allocate IP addresses to devices within a network.
B) Allocate MAC addresses to devices within a network.
C) Translate host names such as www.axis.com to IP addresses.
D) Translate host names such as www.axis.com to MAC addresses.

Question 43

In a dark indoor environment one single Axis illuminator is available. At a distance of 1 m (3 ft 3 in) away from the illuminator the light intensity is 1024 lux. At what distance from the light source will the light intensity be 256 lux?

A) 2 m (6 ft 7 in)
B) 4m{13 ft 1 in)
C) 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
D) 16 m (52 ft 6 in)

Question 44

Which statement is true for broadcast network traffic?

A) Broadcast is designed to enable optimized video transmission, since it tolerates network dropouts
B) Broadcast is not practical for network video transmission, since packets are transmitted to every device on the network
C) Broadcast is a method for sending video to many recipients over the internet even though their bandwidths vary
D) Broadcast data packet length is longer than normal Ethernet packets, to accommodate a full video frame

Question 45

Which security features are provided through a managed switch?

A) IEEE 802.1 X port-based authentication and HTTPS encryption
B) IP subnets and VLANs
C) HTTPS encryption and IP subnets
D) IEEE 802.1 X port-based authentication and VLANs

Question 46

A camera is positioned where backlighting is a problem. What would be the preferred action?

A) Use a lens with a polarized filter
B) Axis P-iris technology will solve your problem
C) Increase the shutter speed to more than 1 /100 s
D) Add additional light sources to counter backlighting

Question 47

Image flickering is caused by

A) IR light
B) White light
C) Lack of light
D) Fluorescent light

Question 48

What is the difference between a zoom lens and a varifocal lens?

A) There is no difference
B) A zoom lens maintains focus when changing field of view
C) A zoom lens always has automatic focus
D) A varifocal lens has a longer field of view

Question 49

When using HTTPS on Axis products, true security is implemented after the

A) 64 character password is in place.
B) 256 character password is in place.
C) MAC address filtering is activated.
D) Signed certificate is installed.

Question 50

What type of camera is recommended to be used in an extremely hot environment?

A) Cameras that end with -E
B) Cameras that end with -V
C) Cameras that end with -R
D) Cameras that end with -C

Question 51

A convenience store needs a camera to cover the entrance. Identification is needed at 80 pixels per face. Given that the scene is 2 m (6 ft 7 in) wide, which of these resolutions is the minimum one needed?

A) 640X480
B) 800 X 600
C) 1280 X 720
D) 1920 X 1080

Question 52

When using the AXIS Design Tool, what is the most important message to bring to your end user?

A) That the numbers calculated are always conservative
B) That using RAID configurations is always recommended
C) That redundant storage will more than double the calculations
D) That the calculations are only estimates and not final numbers

Question 53

How does the AXIS Design Tool allow users to estimate the effects of scene complexity and motion on bandwidth and storage usage?

A) AXIS Design Tool requires users to manually enter their own estimated bit rate for each camera
B) Users can view model scenario videos and select the scenario that best matches their scene
C) Users can upload recorded surveillance video to allow AXIS Design Tool to make estimates
D) AXIS Design Tool uses a statistical model based on selected camera model

Question 54

A Day & Night camera automatically removes the IR-cut filter for low light operations. In that mode, the camera becomes sensitive to IR light. Which wavelength is the camera most sensitive to?

A) 850 nm
B) 950 nm
C) 1140 nm
D) 1350 nm

Question 55

What is the benefit of deinterlacing the video in a video encoder?

A) It gives the encoded video a higher frame rate compared to the analog input video
B) It reduces the tearing effects when there is movement between two fields in one frame
C) It enhances the dynamic range between two fields in one frame
D) It decreases the bandwidth needed to transmit the compressed video

Question 56

In clear weather. Axis specifies, in accordance with Johnson's criteria, an AXIS Q1921 with a 60 mm lens to have detection range of 1200 m (3900 ft) for a person. Based on this estimation which of the following is true?

A) An analysis or analytic software is able to detect a person in 1200 m distance with 90% probability
B) A human observer is able to detect a person in 1200 m distance with 50% probability
C) A human observer can discern a person versus a car in 1200 m distance with 90% probability
D) An analysis or analytic software is able to discern a person versus a car in 1200 m distance with 50% probability

Question 57

What is one of the main purposes of using AXIS Camera Application Platform?

A) Loading of applications directly to the SD/SDHC card on the camera
B) Loading a Video Management Software (VMS) to be run directly on the camera
C) Loading of applications to be run directly on the camera
D) Loading of VAPIX® applications directly on the camera

Question 58

Which API is used to ensure interoperability between products from different vendors?

A) ONVIF
B) VAPIX®
C) AVHS
D) HDTV

Question 59

Before upgrading firmware, which of the following should be checked?

A) Verify that the Video Management Software (VMS) supports the latest firmware version
B) Verify that both rack mounted and standalone servers support the latest firmware version
C) Verify that the IEEE 802.3af compliant PoE switch supports the latest firmware version
D) Verify that the SD card is properly ejected before the upgrade is started

Question 60

How can existing coaxial cable be leveraged when installing network cameras?

A) They can be used but are normally in bad shape, making them futile to use
B) They are excellent for power transmission
C) By using a media converter
D) Coax cannot be leveraged for network cameras

Question 61

Which is an advantage of the H.264 compression standard?

A) Bandwidth and storage usage is independent of the amount of motion in the video
B) Compared to Motion JPEG. H.264 video reduces the CPU load when viewing the video
C) In most situations, compared to Motion JPEG. H.264 video reduces bandwidth and storage usage
D) The intra-frame coding makes the video less sensitive to network dropouts

Question 62

When zooming in on an object with varifocal or zoom lens, light sensitivity of the camera is

A) increasing
B) decreasing
C) the same
D) dependent on lens

Question 63

What are the effects of changing the capture mode on an AXIS P1346 from 2048x1536 (3 MP) to 1920x1080 (HDTV)? (Choose two)

A) Minimum illumination decreases
B) Vertical angle of view decreases
C) Maximum frame rate decreases
D) Maximum frame rate increases
E) Motion blur increases

Question 64

Which of the following general statements about illumination needs of PTZ cameras is true?

A) PTZ should not be used with IR light
B) The f-stop value of a lens will get higher if you zoom in
C) PTZ cameras in general tend to have lower f-stop value compared to fixed cameras
D) PTZ cameras should not be used with mixed IR and white light

Question 65

A customer has strict requirements of 30 fps for recorded video. Which encoder choice would they select if they wanted three streams, per every one encoded channel, of D1 resolution video run at 30 fps in H.264?

A) AXISM7210
B) AXISP7210
C) AXISP7214
D) AXISQ7406

Question 66

Adding network surveillance cameras to an existing Ethernet network

A) Is not recommended, since bandwidth demands from the surveillance video would likely congest the network.
B) Will benefit from using VLANs, to keep the surveillance video separate from other network traffic, reducing the risk for network congestion.
C) Will cause unacceptable video latency, due to the amount of UDP traffic taking precedence on the network.
D) Will benefit from establishing VPN connections to the cameras, reducing the risk of malicious users eavesdropping on the video.

Question 67

A camera can deliver two full resolution 30 fps H.264 streams. The customer wants to have four H.264 streams at 30 fps, from the same product. How can this be achieved?

A) By changing the codec
B) By increasing the bandwidth
C) By decreasing the resolution
D) By increasing the frame rate

Question 68

IP51 and IP52 means that the camera

A) Can be placed in or outdoors.
B) Is resistant to dust and dripping water.
C) Is vandal resistant.
D) Is designed for tough environments.

Question 69

What is the maximum distance for a 10OBaseTX Ethernet carrying 802.3at PoE connection between a switch and a camera without any extenders or repeaters?

A) 50 m (164 ft)
B) 100 m (328 ft)
C) 150 m (492 ft)
D) 500 m (1640 ft)

Question 70

Using AXIS Camera Management, which of the following can be performed? (Choose two)

A) Apply templates to devices
B) View recorded video
C) Upgrade firmware
D) Set motion detection windows
E) Configure crossline detection

Question 71

Gatekeeper is a function that

A) Makes it possible for a PTZ camera to do a guard tour.
B) Enables two way audio for communication at a gate.
C) Uses video motion detection for detecting if a gate is open.
D) Uses video motion to zoom in on an object.

Question 72

Increased noise levels in a scene will increase the

A) Light sensitivity.
B) Contrast level.
C) Bandwidth usage.
D) Brightness level.

Question 73

This image represents an enlargement of an actual surveillance image. How could you improve the overall quality of the image? (Choose two)

A) Decrease image compression setting
B) Increase the gain setting in the camera
C) Increase the image compression setting
D) Decrease the gain setting in the camera
E) Change to a camera with higher resolution

Question 74

When would the most noticeable difference between progressive scan and interlaced video be apparent?

A) Viewing frame-by-frame recorded video of moving vehicles
B) Viewing frame-by-frame recorded video of an empty field
C) During live viewing of a football game
D) During live viewing of an office lobby, after work hours

Question 75

If a surveillance camera is installed in an environment with fluorescent lighting, which effect may this have on the video quality?

A) Increased color saturation
B) Flickering effects on video
C) Increased random noise
D) Motion blur on moving objects

Question 76

Which is the main advantage of Axis P-iris technology?

A) It improves low light performance
B) It reduces purple fringing
C) It limits motion blur
D) It optimizes the aperture, limiting artifacts

Question 77

The main purpose of the remote focus function is to

A) Help the installer manually focus the camera onsite.
B) Make the camera refocus every time it is triggered by motion.
C) Make the camera automatically focus on objects at a set distance.
D) Eliminates the need for an installer to manually set focus at the camera.

Question 78

If image clarity changes are made within the camera web interface, but are not reflected within a Video Management Software (VMS), what is the most likely cause of the camera not accepting the settings?

A) The camera is faulty and needs to be replaced
B) The VMS is overwriting the changes in the camera
C) The camera's advanced settings need to be changed first
D) The user does not have administrative rights to change the settings

Question 79

While setting up an AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder for control of an analog PTZ using Pelco D protocol, you run into a problem. After uploading of the proper Pelco drivers into the AXIS Q7404 Video Encoder you find that channel 1 is controlling the wrong analog PTZ. Which option below would you adjust to fix this problem so you can avoid changing physical cables?

A) IP address
B) Device ID
C) Baud rate
D) Device type

Question 80

Audio detection can be used

A) Only with cameras with built in microphone.
B) In all Axis cameras but an extra intelligent video (IV) module is necessary.
C) Only in quiet areas.
D) For detecting a change in decibel levels.