CEA-CompTIA:
DHTI+
Topic-Level
Outline
Days: 3
Prerequisites: 18–24
months experience in digital home technology integration.
Unit 1: Introduction to DHTI
Topic A: Digital home technology integration
A-1: Identifying features of digital home technology integration
A-2: Identifying functions of DHTI systems
A-3: Identifying benefits of DHTI systems
Topic B: Basic components of DHTI systems
B-1: Identifying components of DHTI systems
B-2: Researching DHTI products on the Internet
B-3: Finding components for a control system on the Internet
Topic C: Designing and installing DHTI systems
C-1: Designing a whole-house lighting control system
C-2: Determining the availability and cost of Internet service in your area
Topic D: 0 After the installation of DHTI systems
D-1: Verifying the installation
D-2: Delivering manuals and documentation to the end user
Unit 2: Computer networking
Topic A: Networking configuration
A-1: Discussing network models
A-2: Installing a wireless network adapter
A-3: Discussing when to use hardwired vs. wireless networks
A-4: Identifying characteristics of wired cable types
A-5: Viewing installed network protocols
A-6: Configuring an IP address and subnet mask
A-7: Configuring additional TCP/IP properties
A-8: Joining a Windows workgroup
A-9: Viewing network resources
Topic B: Resource sharing
B-1: Sharing a folder
B-2: Setting access permissions
B-3: Connecting to a shared folder
B-4: Sharing a printer
B-5: Connecting to a shared printer
Topic C: Internet connectivity
C-1: Identifying Internet technologies
C-2: Selecting a connection technology
C-3: Discussing network media
Topic D: Network protection
D-1: Configuring Windows Firewall
D-2: Installing protection software
D-3: Blocking pop-ups
D-4: Installing a spyware checker
D-5: Controlling cookies
D-6: Setting security zones
D-7: Identifying the technology used to implement WLANs
D-8: Configuring a wireless access point (instructor demo)
D-9: Configuring a wireless client (instructor demo)
Unit 3: Audio/video system concepts
Topic A: Residential home theater systems
A-1: Defining acoustical terms
A-2: Identifying multi-channel surround options
A-3: Identifying display types
A-4: Defining video terms
A-5: Planning installation and configuration of a home theater system
Topic B: Content management systems
B-1: Identifying content sources
B-2: Discussing media storage types
B-3: Considering digital rights management
Topic C: Implementing multi-room audio/video systems
C-1: Setting up audio system components
C-2: Setting up video system components
C-3: Configuring audio/video system components
C-4: Testing audio/video system components
C-5: Setting up a multi-room wireless A/V system
Unit 4: Telephony and VoIP
Topic A: Plain Old Telephone Systems
A-1: Defining POTS features
A-2: Setting up and configuring POTS access
A-3: Identifying common POTS issues
Topic B: Voice over IP
B-1: Defining VoIP features
B-2: Setting up and configuring VoIP access
B-3: Testing the quality of VoIP on your PC
Topic C: Telephone systems
C-1: Connecting telephone extensions and lines to
a PBX
C-2: Identifying telephone system features
C-3: Implementing a telephone system
Unit 5: Security and surveillance systems
Topic A: Security and surveillance system components
A-1: Identifying security peripherals and accessories
A-2: Identifying security monitoring formats
Topic B: Security system installation
B-1: Examining security infrastructure types
B-2: Discussing wireless security system installation
B-3: Identifying access control devices and protocols
B-4: Installing and configuring a security panel
Topic C: Security and surveillance cameras
C-1: Discussing camera types and specifications
C-2: Identifying camera applications
Topic D: Security system peripherals and accessories
D-1: Installing entry components
D-2: Installing interior components
D-3: Installing and configuring cameras
D-4: Installing environmental sensors
D-5: Testing the security and surveillance system
Unit 6: Home control and management
Topic A: Control systems integration
A-1: Installing a PC-based control system
A-2: Using a PC as a control system user interface
A-3: Examining control system communication protocols
Topic B: HVAC control
B-1: Discussing HVAC control
B-2: Programming thermostats
Topic C: Lighting control
C-1: Programming lights to turn on when motion is detected
C-2: Installing lighting control devices
Topic D: Power protection
D-1: Identifying whole house protection options
D-2: Installing power point protection
Unit 7: Troubleshooting DHTI systems
Topic A: DHTI troubleshooting and diagnostics
A-1: Measuring electrical values
A-2: Using cable testing equipment
A-3: Troubleshooting problems
Topic B: Troubleshooting wireless systems
B-1: Troubleshooting wireless interference problems
B-2: Finding
sources of static electricity and interference
Topic C: Troubleshooting integrated subsystems
C-1: Troubleshooting network subsystems
C-2: Troubleshooting audio/video subsystems
C-3: Troubleshooting telephony subsystems
C-4: Troubleshooting security and surveillance subsystems
C-5: Troubleshooting automated lighting systems
Appendix A: Certification exam objectives map
Topic A: Comprehensive exam objectives
Appendix B: CEA-CompTIA
DHTI+ acronyms
Topic A: Acronyms list