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Axis Network Video - 2025
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Exam Name: Axis Network Video Exam (ANVE)
Exam Code: ANVE
Certification: Axis Certified Professional
Number of Questions: 70 multiple-choice questions
Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 600 out of 800 points (approximately 75%)
1. System Design
- Requirements gathering and analysis (e.g., customer needs, environmental factors).
- Site assessment (e.g., lighting conditions, coverage areas, physical constraints).
- Camera placement and field of view (FOV) optimization.
- Bandwidth and storage calculations for video streams.
- Scalability and integration with existing systems (e.g., VMS, access control).
- Designing for redundancy and failover.
- Field of View (FOV): The extent of the observable area captured by a camera.
- Resolution: The number of pixels used to form an image (e.g., 1080p, 4K).
- Frame Rate: The number of frames per second (fps) captured by a camera.
- Bandwidth: The data rate required to transmit video streams.
- Storage: The capacity needed to store video footage (e.g., NAS, cloud, SD card).
- Region of Interest (ROI): A specific area in the video frame prioritized for higher quality or analysis.
2. Network Video Technology
- Video compression techniques and codecs.
- Video streaming protocols (e.g., RTSP, RTP, HTTP).
- Image quality factors (e.g., resolution, compression, lighting).
- Analytics and metadata in network video.
- Cybersecurity considerations for video surveillance systems.
- Interoperability standards (e.g., ONVIF, PSIA).
- H.264/H.265: Video compression standards (H.265 is also known as HEVC).
- MJPEG: Motion JPEG, a video compression format where each frame is compressed individually.
- RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol): A protocol for streaming video over IP networks.
- ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum): A standard for interoperability among IP-based security devices.
- Metadata: Data about video content, used for analytics (e.g., motion detection, object tracking).
- Zipstream: Axis’ proprietary technology for reducing bandwidth and storage needs without compromising image quality.
3. Networking
- IP networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, subnets).
- Network topologies (e.g., star, ring, mesh).
- Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing video traffic.
- Network security (e.g., VLANs, firewalls, encryption).
- Troubleshooting network issues (e.g., latency, packet loss).
- Power over Ethernet (PoE) for powering cameras.
- IP Address: A unique identifier for devices on a network (e.g., IPv4, IPv6).
- VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network): A method to segment network traffic for security and performance.
- PoE (Power over Ethernet): A technology to deliver power and data over a single Ethernet cable.
- QoS (Quality of Service): Techniques to manage network traffic to ensure performance for critical applications.
- Latency: The delay in data transmission over a network.
- Port Forwarding: A technique to allow external devices to access services on a private network.
4. Axis Product Knowledge
- Types of Axis cameras (e.g., fixed, PTZ, thermal, modular).
- Axis camera features (e.g., Lightfinder, Wide Dynamic Range, Forensic WDR).
- Axis video encoders and decoders.
- Axis companion products (e.g., speakers, access control devices).
- Axis Camera Station and other video management software (VMS).
- Firmware updates and device management.
- Lightfinder: Axis technology for enhanced low-light performance.
- Wide Dynamic Range (WDR): A feature to balance bright and dark areas in a scene.
- PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom): Cameras with remote directional and zoom control.
- Thermal Camera: A camera that detects heat signatures rather than visible light.
- Axis Camera Station: Axis’ proprietary VMS for managing video surveillance.
- Firmware: Software embedded in Axis devices to control functionality.
5. Installation
- Camera mounting and alignment techniques.
- Cabling requirements (e.g., Cat5e, Cat6, fiber optics).
- Configuring camera settings (e.g., focus, exposure, IP address).
- Integration with VMS and third-party systems.
- Testing and commissioning of surveillance systems.
- Maintenance and troubleshooting post-installation.
- Focus: Adjusting the camera lens to achieve a sharp image.
- Exposure: The amount of light captured by the camera sensor.
- IR (Infrared): Used in cameras for night vision capabilities.
- NVR (Network Video Recorder): A device for recording video from IP cameras.
- Commissioning: The process of testing and verifying system functionality after installation.
- Cat6: A type of Ethernet cable supporting higher bandwidth than Cat5e.
- Video Quality and Compression:
- Bitrate: The amount of data processed per unit of time in a video stream.
- Codec: Software or hardware that compresses and decompresses video (e.g., H.264, H.265).
- Artifacts: Visual distortions caused by compression or low bandwidth.
- HTTPS: Secure protocol for transmitting video data.
- 802.1X: A standard for network access control.
- VPN (Virtual Private Network): A secure tunnel for remote access to surveillance systems.
- Motion Detection: Identifying movement within a video feed.
- Object Tracking: Following specific objects across frames.
- Edge Analytics: Processing analytics directly on the camera to reduce server load.
- Forensic WDR: Advanced WDR for capturing details in high-contrast scenes.
- OptimizedIR: Axis’ infrared technology for uniform illumination in low light.
- Axis Edge Vault: A security platform for protecting device identity and data.