Yes. A free PDF demo is available so you can review the question quality and format before you pay anything. And once you do purchase, your AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Installation material includes 365 days of free updates — if that update period expires, you can extend it later at a 50% discount from your member zone.

The CTS-I exam includes 115 (100 scored, 15 unscored pilot items) questions, and you have 150 minutes to complete them. That makes pacing a real part of the challenge. Before test day, work out roughly how much time you can afford per question, get used to flagging a hard item and coming back to it instead of burning five minutes on one answer, and run at least a couple of full timed sessions in the PrepAwayTest test engine so the clock feels familiar when it counts.

The official blueprint divides the AVIXA Certified Technology Specialist - Installation into 6 domains. The main areas include Perform AV Systems Closeout (12%), Install AV Systems (39%), Implement Pre-Installation Activities (17%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.

Must hold a valid active CTS certification; recommended 3–4 years of AV installation experience Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page — official CTS-I exam information before you register.

The CTS-I exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the Certified Technology Specialist - Installation certification at the Specialist / Professional level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as CTS (Certified Technology Specialist), CTS-D (Certified Technology Specialist - Design), so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.

Yes, the vendor recommends the following official training:

• CTS-I Exam Prep Course
• Installation 1: System Fabrication
• Installation 2: Setup and Verification

Official courses build a strong foundation, but a course alone rarely tells you whether you are actually exam-ready. Work through the CTS-I practice questions from PrepAwayTest afterwards to measure yourself against real exam difficulty.

The passing score for the CTS-I exam is 350 / 500, and the official registration fee is $490 USD (Members), $590 USD (Non-members). One thing candidates often overlook: if you do not pass, a retake means paying that fee again in full. It is a strong argument for drilling with the 480 practice questions from PrepAwayTest until your mock scores sit comfortably above the bar before you book a seat.

If you take the corresponding CTS-I exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee. Send us a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip together with your official Score Report PDF within 2 days of taking the exam, and we will process the claim within 7 days. Please note the conditions: sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, the candidate name on the exam record must match the payer's name, and free materials, downloaded-but-never-taken exams, and expired orders are excluded. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your order for two other exam products of equal value at no cost and keep the update service on your original purchase. Delivery itself is instant: the files are available for download right after payment and also reach your mailbox within a minute — contact our customer service team if nothing arrives within 2 hours. There is no limit on how many computers you may install the material on.

You can book your exam seat through the official registration channels below:

• AVIXA Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Registration

The CTS-I exam is available Computer-based testing at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored, so choose whichever option suits you best when you register.