Topic-Level Outline
Days: 5
Prerequisites: 9-12
months field experience with IT networking, A/V, home security systems,
telecommunication systems, home lighting systems, home HVAC systems, home water
control systems, home access control and security systems, connected home
systems, electrical high voltage components, and systems integration.
Unit
1: Introduction to
Topic A: Home technology integration
A-1: Identifying features of home technology integration
A-2: Identifying functions of HTI
A-3: Identifying benefits of
Topic B: Basic
components of
B-1: Identifying components of
B-2: Researching
B-3: Finding components for a control system on the Internet
Topic C: Designing
and installing
C-1: Designing a whole-house lighting control system
C-2: Determining the availability and cost of Internet service in your area
C-3: Reviewing
Unit 2: Home technology network basics
Topic A: LANs
A-1: Discussing how LANs work
Topic B: Network architecture
B-1: Identifying network architectures
Topic C: Sending and receiving data
C-1: Researching installation of
C-2: Comparing cable modem and satellite ISPs
C-3: Discussing transmitting internal
information on a
Topic D: Home network hardware components
D-1: Determining the resolution of a computer monitor
D-2: Changing toner or ink in a printer
D-3: Identifying how bridges, switches, and routers work
D-4: Finding a firewall protection system
Unit 3: Home network design and configuration
Topic A: Wired network types
A-1: Discussing Ethernet networks
A-2: Discussing HomePNA networks
A-3: Discussing AC power-line networking
A-4: Wiring an X10 control network
Topic B: Wireless protocols and standards
B-1: Identifying wireless protocols and standards
B-2: Connecting to a public wireless network
Topic C: Network configuration and settings for home networks
C-1: Building a simple network
C-2: Configuring a NIC
C-3: Tracing data from a government Web site
Unit 4: Installing central components and low-voltage wiring
Topic A: Planning a home network
A-1: Planning home networks
A-2: Diagramming a network of the floor plan of a building
Topic B: Basic
central
B-1: Identifying basic central
Topic C: Wiring
a home
C-1: Running cable in a raceway
C-2: Making a Cat5 patch cable with RJ-45 jacks
C-3: Installing outlet boxes and cable runs
Unit 5: High-voltage wiring
Topic A: High-voltage electrical safety standards
A-1: Identifying licensing and electric code standards in your state
A-2: Discussing high-voltage electrical safety standards
Topic B: Calculating AC load requirements
B-1: Calculating the load
B-2: Checking for inadequate home wiring
Topic C: Planning and installing new AC circuits
C-1: Planning an electrical system upgrade
C-2: Installing outlets and switch boxes
C-3: Connecting switches
Topic D: Circuit protection
D-1: Identifying a surge suppressor and filter
for a home
D-2: Finding sources of static electricity and interference
Unit 6: Video and audio fundamentals
Topic A: Analog and digital transmission
A-1: Discussing analog and digital transmission
Topic B: Audio recording and broadcasting
B-1: Discussing audio recording and broadcasting
B-2: Discussing digital audio recording and broadcasting
B-3: Downloading and playing an audio file
Topic C: Television recording and broadcasting
C-1: Discussing television recording and broadcasting
C-2: Discussing digital video
C-3: Comparing SDTV and
Topic D: Audio and video services sources
D-1: Recording analog television from a broadcast source
Topic E: Video storage files and formats
E-1: Installing and using QuickTime Player
E-2: Exploring available media on the Internet
Topic F: Connected audio/video system design
F-1: Discussing connected audio/video system design
Unit 7: Audio and video installation
Topic A: Audio and video system components
A-1: Identifying audio system components
A-2: Identifying video system components
Topic B: Installation and setup of audio and visual systems
B-1: Connecting an audio system
B-2: Connecting a video system
Topic C: Configuration and settings for external audio and video
C-1: Comparing analog and digital audio sources
C-2: Comparing analog and digital video sources
Topic D: Configuration for internal video/audio
D-1: Recording a digital audio selection
D-2: Recording a CD and playing it on a CD player
Topic E: Monitoring and maintaining video/audio systems
E-1: Discussing the monitoring and maintenance of A/V systems
Unit 8: Security and access system fundamentals
Topic A: Security design and installation factors
A-1: Diagramming a security system for a home
Topic B: Security system types
B-1: Researching the cost of a remotely monitored security system
Topic C: Security system equipment locations
C-1: Discussing security system equipment locations
Topic D: Security system components
D-1: Comparing access devices
D-2: Discussing cameras, recorders, and monitors
D-3: Setting up a wireless heat sensor
D-4: Setting up a motion detector
Unit 9: Security system installation and setup
Topic A: Security system installation
A-1: Discussing wired security system installation
A-2: Discussing wireless security system installation
Topic B: Component installation and setup
B-1: Discussing wired system components
B-2: Setting up a motion sensor
B-3: Configuring a motion sensor
B-4: Setting up a wireless video receiver and camera
B-5: Configuring a motion detector and a call-in dialer
Topic C: Backups and fail-safe systems
C-1: Discussing backup systems
C-2: Discussing security system programming and settings
Topic D: Maintenance, servicing, and recovery
D-1: Discussing system service and maintenance
D-2: Discussing system recovery
Unit 10: Telecommunications fundamentals and installation
Topic A: Telecommunications systems types and characteristics
A-1: Discussing telecommunications systems
Topic B: Local telephone systems
B-1: Connecting telephone extensions and lines to a PBX
B-2: Discussing local telephone systems
B-3: Testing the range of a cordless phone
Topic C: Telephone components and features
C-1: Discussing telephone components
C-2: Discussing telephone features
C-3: Connecting a fax machine to a phone line
Topic D: Telephone installation and configuration
D-1: Making a phone cable
D-2: Hand wiring two jacks together
Topic E: External services
E-1: Discussing external services
Unit 11: Home lighting control
Topic A: Automated home lighting design
A-1: Discussing automated home lighting design
Topic B: Types of automated lighting systems
B-1: Setting up control modules for lights
Topic C: Lighting control components
C-1: Programming a timer module with a preset program
C-2: Programming lights to turn on when motion is detected
Topic D: System installation and setup
D-1: Installing a split X10-controlled receptacle
D-2: Installing three-way X10 switches
Topic E: Troubleshooting the automated lighting system
E-1: Troubleshooting automated lighting systems
Unit 12: Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning management
Topic A: Design and operation of zoned and nonzoned HVAC systems
A-1: Designing zones for an HVAC system
Topic B: HVAC components
B-1: Identifying HVAC components
Topic C: HVAC controller system installation
C-1: Wiring a thermostat
C-2: Wiring a thermostat to a damper
Topic D: Setting and programming HVAC controllers and sensors
D-1: Programming an automatic thermostat
Topic E: Maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems
E-1: Discussing HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting
Unit 13: Water system management
Topic A: Water control system design
A-1: Dividing a sprinkler system into zones
Topic B: Water control system components
B-1: Identifying water control system components
Topic C: Water control system installation and programming
C-1: Wiring a controller for a zone sprinkler system
C-2: Programming a controller for date and time
C-3: Programming a controller for a dual schedule
Topic D: Maintaining and troubleshooting water control systems
D-1: Discussing maintenance and troubleshooting of water control systems
Unit 14: Miscellaneous automated control systems
Topic A: Automated interior furnishings
A-1: Designing furniture for concealing a television
Topic B: Automated window and door systems
B-1: Installing a window blind controller
B-2: Installing a remote-controlled drapery pull
B-3: Installing an automatic door mechanism
Topic C: Automated lift systems
C-1: Discussing automated lift systems
Topic D: Automated heating systems
D-1: Installing a heating cable
Appendix A: HTI+ exam objectives map
Appendix B: State codes and standards