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ETS6 Professional KNX Basic: exam questions with worked answers

Practice questions from the ETS6 Professional block of the KNX Basic Certification certification. Detailed corrections, public sources, free to read without sign-up.

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  1. Q01
    When a project is opened in ETS6, which of the following is NOT one of the labelled elements of the project design view?
    • A.Status bar
    • B.Tree view
    • C.Sidebar
    • D.Panel selector
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Easy
    Correct answer
    A — Status bar
    Learning tip

    Correct: The listed elements are Menu bar, Panel selector, Toolbars, Tree view, List view, Sidebar and Project tab. 'Status bar' is not among them.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.1 — p. 210
  2. Q02
    The ETS6 Menu bar can be temporarily shown by pressing the CTRL key.
    TrueFalse
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Easy
    Correct answer
    False
    Learning tip

    The Menu bar is temporarily shown by pressing the ALT key, not CTRL.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.2 — p. 211
  3. Q03
    When the Download button in the main toolbar is clicked, how does ETS decide what to download?
    • A.It always downloads the full application and address
    • B.It selects the best download option for the device based on the device's flags
    • C.It selects based on the device's bus current
    • D.It asks the user to choose every time via a wizard
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — It selects the best download option for the device based on the device's flags
    Learning tip

    Correct: When the Download button is clicked, ETS selects the best download option for this device based on the device's flags.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.4.1 — p. 215
  4. Q04
    Which statement about the main toolbar's appearance is correct?
    • A.Buttons can be freely added and removed by the user
    • B.The toolbar can be dragged to the bottom of the window
    • C.Its colour scheme is user-configurable
    • D.It is not possible to change the appearance of the main toolbar
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Easy
    Correct answer
    D — It is not possible to change the appearance of the main toolbar
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source states it is not possible to change the appearance of the main toolbar.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.4.1 — p. 215
  5. Q05
    What is the default selection of the connection manager opened from the main toolbar?
    • A.Automatic
    • B.Manual
    • C.USB
    • D.IP Tunnelling
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Easy
    Correct answer
    A — Automatic
    Learning tip

    Correct: The connection manager opens with the default selection 'Automatic'.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.4.1 — p. 215
  6. Q06
    Which numeric keys collapse and expand tree branches in the Tree view?
    • A.'+' expands and '-' collapses
    • B.F2 expands and ENTER collapses
    • C.'/' collapses and '*' expands
    • D.'*' collapses and '/' expands
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — '/' collapses and '*' expands
    Learning tip

    Correct: The numeric key '/' collapses a branch and '*' expands it.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.5.1 — p. 217
  7. Q07
    How many search items will be saved?
    • A.Up to 15
    • B.Up to 5
    • C.Up to 10
    • D.Up to 20
    7. ETS6 Professional· bars-views-search· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — Up to 15
    Learning tip

    Correct: Up to 15 search items will be saved, sorted chronologically with the most recent on top.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.2.9 — p. 222
  8. Q08
    Before you can download the individual address and/or application program from the commissioning PC to the KNX installation, the bus interface settings must have been set correctly.
    TrueFalse
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Easy
    Correct answer
    True
    Learning tip

    The source states that to configure the connection between a computer and a KNX installation (e.g. to download the individual address and/or application program), it is indispensable that the bus interface settings have been set correctly.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.3 — p. 278
  9. Q09
    ETS distinguishes four download parts of a KNX device: the individual address, the application program(s), the group addresses (with their links/tables), and the parameters.
    TrueFalse
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Easy
    Correct answer
    True
    Learning tip

    The source lists exactly these download parts: Individual address, Application program(s), Group addresses (group addresses and the links between group objects, the tables), and Parameters.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1 — p. 282
  10. Q10
    Which download-status flag indicates that the application program(s) have been loaded into the device?
    • A.Adr
    • B.Par
    • C.Grp
    • D.Prg
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Easy
    Correct answer
    D — Prg
    Learning tip

    Correct: Prg indicates the application program(s) are loaded.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1.1 — p. 282
  11. Q11
    Which download flags are involved in the 'Download All' option?
    • A.Par and Grp only
    • B.Adr, Prg, Par and Grp
    • C.Adr only
    • D.Prg only
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — Adr, Prg, Par and Grp
    Learning tip

    Correct: Download All transfers all project data and involves the Adr, Prg, Par and Grp flags.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1.1 — p. 283
  12. Q12
    What does the 'Download Partial' option transfer to the device(s)?
    • A.All project data, exactly like Download All
    • B.Only the individual address
    • C.Only the parts changed in ETS and not downloaded before (Parameters/Addresses and Application programs)
    • D.Nothing until the device is restarted
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — Only the parts changed in ETS and not downloaded before (Parameters/Addresses and Application programs)
    Learning tip

    Correct: Download Partial sends only the changed, not-yet-downloaded parts, split into Parameters/Addresses and Application programs.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1.1 — p. 283
  13. Q13
    Under what condition can ETS assign an individual address without you physically pressing the device's download button?
    • A.When the device supports the KNX Serial Number feature and its serial number is entered in ETS
    • B.Whenever the device is powered on the bus
    • C.Only after the application program has been downloaded
    • D.Never; the download button must always be pressed
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — When the device supports the KNX Serial Number feature and its serial number is entered in ETS
    Learning tip

    Correct: With the KNX Serial Number entered, ETS can address the device without a button press.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1.2 — p. 284
  14. Q14
    For a device that does not support the KNX Serial Number feature, what does ETS ask you to do to download the individual address?
    • A.Enter the device's IP address manually
    • B.Physically press the download button on the device, as prompted in the Pending Operations Sidebar
    • C.Nothing; ETS assigns it automatically anyway
    • D.Restart the device first
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Easy
    Correct answer
    B — Physically press the download button on the device, as prompted in the Pending Operations Sidebar
    Learning tip

    Correct: ETS asks, in the Pending Operations Sidebar, to physically press the download button.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.5.1.2 — p. 285
  15. Q15
    Which Unload variant requires the device to be in Programming Mode?
    • A.Unload Application (only)
    • B.Both variants require Programming Mode
    • C.Unload Application and Address
    • D.Neither variant requires Programming Mode
    7. ETS6 Professional· commissioning· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — Unload Application and Address
    Learning tip

    Correct: Unload Application and Address requires the device to be in Programming Mode.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 7.6 — p. 287
  16. Q16
    The ETS diagnostics function requires direct bus access, so the computer must be connected to the KNX installation via a USB interface (KNX TP or RF USB) or an IP interface (KNX TP/IP).
    TrueFalse
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Easy
    Correct answer
    True
    Learning tip

    The source states the diagnostics function of ETS requires direct bus access via a USB interface (TP or RF USB) or an IP interface (TP/IP).

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.1 — p. 289
  17. Q17
    For a KNX RF S-Mode device whose programming mode is not switched off manually, what happens?
    • A.The device automatically switches off programming mode after 40 minutes
    • B.Programming mode stays on until the next download
    • C.The device automatically switches off programming mode after 4 minutes
    • D.The device is damaged after 4 minutes in programming mode
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — The device automatically switches off programming mode after 4 minutes
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source states RF S-Mode devices auto switch off programming mode after 4 minutes.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.2.1 — p. 296
  18. Q18
    The three ETS telegram-monitoring tools are the Bus Monitor, the Group Monitor and the Project Check.
    TrueFalse
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Easy
    Correct answer
    False
    Learning tip

    False: the three monitors are the Bus Monitor, the ETS Bus Activity Monitor and the Group Monitor; the Project Check is an offline project test, not a monitor.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.3.1 — p. 300
  19. Q19
    While the Bus Monitor is recording, which statement is true about other bus diagnostics?
    • A.All other diagnostics remain fully available
    • B.You cannot check an individual address, do a line scan or search for programming-mode devices, because the Bus Monitor needs exclusive bus access
    • C.Only downloads are blocked, everything else works
    • D.Another Bus Monitor can run in parallel on the same interface
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — You cannot check an individual address, do a line scan or search for programming-mode devices, because the Bus Monitor needs exclusive bus access
    Learning tip

    Correct: The Bus Monitor requires exclusive bus access, so those functions are unavailable during its recording.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.3.1.1 — p. 300
  20. Q20
    Which monitor lets you continue to check individual addresses, do a line scan or search for programming-mode devices while it is recording?
    • A.The Bus Monitor, because it records everything
    • B.Neither monitor allows any other diagnostics during recording
    • C.The Group Monitor, because it does not require exclusive bus access
    • D.Both monitors always allow all other diagnostics
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — The Group Monitor, because it does not require exclusive bus access
    Learning tip

    Correct: The Group Monitor shares the bus, so those functions remain available during its session.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.3.1.3 — p. 301
  21. Q21
    How many levels/checks does the Project Check perform, and which are they?
    • A.Three: Device, Group address and Topology checks only
    • B.Four: Device, Group address, Topology and Bus Traffic checks
    • C.Five: Device, Group address, Topology, Security and Licensing checks
    • D.Five: Device check, Group address check, Topology check, Product Information check, and Checks for projects imported from earlier ETS versions
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — Five: Device check, Group address check, Topology check, Product Information check, and Checks for projects imported from earlier ETS versions
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source lists these five levels of the Project Check.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.4 — p. 318
  22. Q22
    In the Topology Check, which default averages are used when the current properties are not available?
    • A.320 mA per device, 10 mA per power supply
    • B.20 mA per device, 640 mA per power supply
    • C.10 mA assumed per device, 320 mA assumed per power supply
    • D.10 mA per device, 160 mA per power supply
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — 10 mA assumed per device, 320 mA assumed per power supply
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source specifies 10 mA per device and 320 mA per power supply as the assumed averages.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.4.3 — p. 320
  23. Q23
    At what level does the Online Error Diagnostics wizard check for installation errors, and what does it require?
    • A.At the functionality level, i.e. group address level, and it requires an online connection to the bus
    • B.At the topology level, and it works offline
    • C.At the individual-address level only, with no bus needed
    • D.At the licensing level, requiring a dongle
    7. ETS6 Professional· diagnostics· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — At the functionality level, i.e. group address level, and it requires an online connection to the bus
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source states it checks at group-address (functionality) level and needs an online bus connection.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 8.2.5 — p. 323
  24. Q24
    What is the window that appears when ETS opens called?
    • A.The dashboard
    • B.The panel selector
    • C.The project workspace
    • D.The catalog
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Easy
    Correct answer
    A — The dashboard
    Learning tip

    Correct: the window that appears when ETS opens is the dashboard.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.1 — p. 169
  25. Q25
    How can you access the dashboard again at any time while ETS is running?
    • A.By restarting ETS each time
    • B.By clicking the '+' button to open a new ETS (Overview) tab
    • C.By pressing the SHIFT key
    • D.It cannot be reopened during a session
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Easy
    Correct answer
    B — By clicking the '+' button to open a new ETS (Overview) tab
    Learning tip

    Correct: the '+' button opens a new Overview tab, giving access to the dashboard.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.1 — p. 169
  26. Q26
    What can the dashboard's search bar do?
    • A.Search only projects in the local list
    • B.Search only archived projects
    • C.Quickly search for projects regardless of location - the local list or anywhere in the archive
    • D.Search the online product catalog only
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — Quickly search for projects regardless of location - the local list or anywhere in the archive
    Learning tip

    Correct: the search bar spans the local list and the archive.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.1.2 — p. 169
  27. Q27
    Which buttons does the dashboard's main toolbar contain?
    • A.Settings, Help and New Project
    • B.New Project and Import Project
    • C.Start Project Wizard and Export
    • D.Settings and Help
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — Settings and Help
    Learning tip

    Correct: the main toolbar contains the Settings and Help buttons.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.1.3 — p. 169
  28. Q28
    Where are locally stored ETS projects kept?
    • A.In the Project Archive only
    • B.In the KNX Help Center
    • C.In the 'Local Project Store', opened via the 'Local Projects' button
    • D.In the online product catalog
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Easy
    Correct answer
    C — In the 'Local Project Store', opened via the 'Local Projects' button
    Learning tip

    Correct: locally stored projects are kept in the Local Project Store.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.2 — p. 171
  29. Q29
    What is the purpose of project restore points?
    • A.To open an ETS project in one of its earlier stages
    • B.To permanently delete old project versions
    • C.To export a project to knxproj format
    • D.To lock a project against editing
    7. ETS6 Professional· dashboard-and-projects· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — To open an ETS project in one of its earlier stages
    Learning tip

    Correct: restore points open a project in an earlier stage.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.1.5 — p. 177
  30. Q30
    What does the abbreviation ETS stand for?
    • A.Engineering Tool Software
    • B.Electrical Testing System
    • C.European Telecom Standard
    • D.Engineering Technical Setup
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Easy
    Correct answer
    A — Engineering Tool Software
    Learning tip

    Correct: ETS stands for Engineering Tool Software, a registered trademark of the KNX Association.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.1.1 — p. 166
  31. Q31
    What is the minimum CPU requirement for installing ETS6?
    • A.A processor of at least 1 GHz
    • B.A processor of at least 3 GHz
    • C.A processor of at least 2.5 GHz
    • D.A processor of at least 2 GHz
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — A processor of at least 2 GHz
    Learning tip

    Correct: the minimum CPU is at least 2 GHz.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.2.1.1 — p. 167
  32. Q32
    What is the minimum RAM requirement for ETS6?
    • A.At least 4 GB
    • B.At least 2 GB
    • C.At least 8 GB
    • D.At least 1 GB
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Easy
    Correct answer
    A — At least 4 GB
    Learning tip

    Correct: the minimum RAM is 4 GB.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.2.1.1 — p. 167
  33. Q33
    What is the minimum storage (disk space) requirement for ETS6?
    • A.At least 10 GB
    • B.At least 20 GB
    • C.At least 40 GB
    • D.At least 2 GB
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — At least 20 GB
    Learning tip

    Correct: the minimum storage is 20 GB.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.2.1.1 — p. 167
  34. Q34
    What is the minimum screen resolution required by ETS6?
    • A.800 x 600
    • B.1280 x 1024
    • C.1024 x 768
    • D.1920 x 1080
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — 1024 x 768
    Learning tip

    Correct: the minimum screen resolution is 1024 x 768.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.2.1.1 — p. 167
  35. Q35
    Which operating systems are exclusively supported for an ETS6 installation?
    • A.Windows 10 (Version 20H2 or higher) and Windows 11
    • B.Windows 10, Windows 11 and macOS
    • C.Any Windows version plus Linux
    • D.Windows 7 and Windows 8
    7. ETS6 Professional· ets-concept-requirements· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — Windows 10 (Version 20H2 or higher) and Windows 11
    Learning tip

    Correct: these are the only supported operating systems.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 2.2.2.1 — p. 168
  36. Q36
    In which file format does ETS6 export a project?
    • A..knxprod product file
    • B..knxprojarchive
    • C..vd5 file
    • D..knxproj (the ETS6 project format)
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Easy
    Correct answer
    D — .knxproj (the ETS6 project format)
    Learning tip

    Correct: ETS6 exports projects only in the ETS6 project format, i.e. as a .knxproj file.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.4.3 — p. 249
  37. Q37
    With an ETS Demo license, what is the maximum number of devices a project may contain in order to be exported?
    • A.5 devices
    • B.20 devices
    • C.10 devices
    • D.Unlimited
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — 5 devices
    Learning tip

    Correct: a Demo license can export projects with a maximum of 5 devices.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.4.3 — p. 249
  38. Q38
    How many devices can a project contain, at most, to be exported with an ETS Lite license?
    • A.5 devices
    • B.20 devices
    • C.50 devices
    • D.Unlimited
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — 20 devices
    Learning tip

    Correct: a Lite license can export a project with a maximum of 20 devices.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.4.3 — p. 249
  39. Q39
    What do files with the .knxprod extension contain?
    • A.An exported ETS project
    • B.Manufacturer product data in the XML-Data format (from ETS4 onwards)
    • C.A device plug-in package
    • D.Bus monitor recordings
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Easy
    Correct answer
    B — Manufacturer product data in the XML-Data format (from ETS4 onwards)
    Learning tip

    Correct: .knxprod files are product data in the XML-Data format, used from ETS4 until today.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.6.1.1 — p. 252
  40. Q40
    What is the default group address style of a new ETS project?
    • A.Two levels (main group / subgroup)
    • B.Free style
    • C.Four levels
    • D.Three levels (main group / middle group / subgroup)
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Easy
    Correct answer
    D — Three levels (main group / middle group / subgroup)
    Learning tip

    Correct: a new project defaults to the three-level group address style.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.8.2 — p. 260
  41. Q41
    What size is the Domain Address that ETS automatically generates for a new RF line?
    • A.3 bytes
    • B.2 bytes (like a group address)
    • C.16 bytes
    • D.6 bytes
    7. ETS6 Professional· import-and-design· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — 6 bytes
    Learning tip

    Correct: ETS creates a unique 6-byte Domain Address for a new RF line.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 6.1.1 — p. 271
  42. Q42
    Immediately after running the ETS6 setup on a fresh PC and starting ETS6, in what state does it run?
    • A.As demo, because the setup does not add a license
    • B.As ETS6 Professional by default
    • C.It refuses to start until a dongle is plugged in
    • D.As ETS6 Lite, the free edition
    7. ETS6 Professional· settings-and-licensing· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — As demo, because the setup does not add a license
    Learning tip

    Correct: There is only one ETS6 setup and it installs ETS6 as demo; the setup does not add a license.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2.2 — p. 179
  43. Q43
    After adding a license to the ETS6 software package, ETS6 becomes one of which editions?
    • A.ETS6 Professional, ETS6 Lite or ETS6 Demo
    • B.ETS6 Professional, ETS6 Home or ETS6 Lite
    • C.ETS6 Professional or ETS6 Bundle only
    • D.ETS6 Standard, Home or Lite
    7. ETS6 Professional· settings-and-licensing· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — ETS6 Professional, ETS6 Home or ETS6 Lite
    Learning tip

    Correct: Once a license is added, ETS6 becomes ETS6 Professional, ETS6 Home or ETS6 Lite.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2.2 — p. 179
  44. Q44
    Which statement correctly distinguishes the two ways to license ETS6 and its Apps?
    • A.Guided licensing never needs internet; manual licensing always needs internet
    • B.Both methods require a permanent internet connection
    • C.Neither method uses the internet at all
    • D.Guided licensing needs internet only at the time of licensing; manual licensing needs no internet at the time of licensing
    7. ETS6 Professional· settings-and-licensing· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — Guided licensing needs internet only at the time of licensing; manual licensing needs no internet at the time of licensing
    Learning tip

    Correct: Guided licensing requires an active internet connection only at the time of licensing, while manual licensing does not require internet at the time of licensing.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2.2 — p. 179
  45. Q45
    Which logging levels does ETS define, and which is the default?
    • A.Standard and Extended, with Standard as the default
    • B.Standard and Extended, with Extended as the default
    • C.Basic and Full, with Full as the default
    • D.Minimal, Standard and Extended, with Standard as the default
    7. ETS6 Professional· settings-and-licensing· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — Standard and Extended, with Standard as the default
    Learning tip

    Correct: Two logging levels are defined, Standard and Extended; by default the logging level is set to Standard.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2.5.1 — p. 197
  46. Q46
    For the Standard log level, how many events (n) before the trigger event are recorded to the log file?
    • A.1000
    • B.500
    • C.250
    • D.5000
    7. ETS6 Professional· settings-and-licensing· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — 500
    Learning tip

    Correct: For the Standard log level, n = 500 (trigger event type = ERROR).

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 3.2.5.1 — p. 197
  47. Q47
    In ETS6, where is the actual work within a project primarily carried out?
    • A.In the panels (Project Design views)
    • B.In the Dashboard start screen
    • C.In the Settings dialog
    • D.In the online KNX Help Center
    7. ETS6 Professional· panels· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — In the panels (Project Design views)
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source says the actual work within an ETS project is primarily done in panels.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.1.1 — p. 199
  48. Q48
    What is the Buildings panel primarily used for?
    • A.Generating and defining group addresses
    • B.Defining the bus structure and assigning individual addresses
    • C.Creating the building structure and placing devices at their physical location
    • D.Searching and inserting KNX products
    7. ETS6 Professional· panels· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — Creating the building structure and placing devices at their physical location
    Learning tip

    Correct: The Buildings panel creates building structures (Buildings, Functions, Trades) and lets you place devices into building elements.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.1.2 — p. 200
  49. Q49
    What is the Group Address panel used for?
    • A.Creating the physical building structure
    • B.Generating and defining group addresses
    • C.Defining the bus structure and assigning individual addresses
    • D.Producing project documentation and reports
    7. ETS6 Professional· panels· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — Generating and defining group addresses
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source says the Group Address panel is used to generate and define group addresses.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.1.3 — p. 202
  50. Q50
    What is the Topology panel used for?
    • A.To define the actual bus structure and assign individual addresses to devices
    • B.To generate and define group addresses
    • C.To create the physical building structure
    • D.To produce the project's parts list
    7. ETS6 Professional· panels· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — To define the actual bus structure and assign individual addresses to devices
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source says the Topology panel defines the actual bus structure and the assignment of individual addresses.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.1.4 — p. 203
  51. Q51
    How are devices shown in the Devices panel?
    • A.All devices in one list without any categorization
    • B.Grouped by building and room
    • C.Grouped by line and area
    • D.Grouped by manufacturer
    7. ETS6 Professional· panels· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — All devices in one list without any categorization
    Learning tip

    Correct: The source says all devices are displayed in one list without any categorization.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 4.1.6 — p. 205
  52. Q52
    When creating a new project, which group address style is selected by default?
    • A.Two Level
    • B.Three Level
    • C.Free
    • D.Backbone
    7. ETS6 Professional· project-creation-and-details· Easy
    Correct answer
    B — Three Level
    Learning tip

    Correct: the Group Address Style setting defaults to Three Level in the New Project dialog.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.1.1.3 — p. 229
  53. Q53
    A device has been locked with the project's BCU Key during download, and the key is now lost. Who can reset it?
    • A.The KNX Association, via a master key
    • B.Any ETS6 Professional user with the project open
    • C.Only the manufacturer
    • D.The device resets itself automatically after 24 hours
    7. ETS6 Professional· project-creation-and-details· Medium
    Correct answer
    C — Only the manufacturer
    Learning tip

    Correct: only the manufacturer is able to reset the BCU key of a password-protected device once the key is lost or forgotten.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.3.3.3 — p. 244
  54. Q54
    Under what condition can a project password be disabled (cleared)?
    • A.At any time, by clicking 'Clear Password'
    • B.Only after the project has been exported
    • C.Only by the KNX Association
    • D.Only if there are no devices in secure mode and no device certificates
    7. ETS6 Professional· project-creation-and-details· Medium
    Correct answer
    D — Only if there are no devices in secure mode and no device certificates
    Learning tip

    Correct: disabling a project password is only possible when there are no devices in secure mode or device certificates.

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.3.3.2.3 — p. 243
  55. Q55
    What does assigning a project password do?
    • A.Locks the project (no open/edit without it) and encrypts the exported project so its data cannot be read
    • B.Only greys out the Details tab, with no effect on export
    • C.Encrypts the export but still lets anyone open the project locally
    • D.Prevents the project from ever being deleted
    7. ETS6 Professional· project-creation-and-details· Medium
    Correct answer
    A — Locks the project (no open/edit without it) and encrypts the exported project so its data cannot be read
    Learning tip

    Correct: the password locks the project and encrypts it during export, so the exported data cannot be accessed (e.g. with a ZIP program).

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.3.3.2.3.1 — p. 243
  56. Q56
    What is the maximum length of a project password, and which characters are allowed?
    • A.Maximum 8 characters, letters and digits only
    • B.Maximum 20 characters, any ASCII characters
    • C.Maximum 16 characters, any ASCII characters
    • D.Maximum 64 characters, any Unicode characters
    7. ETS6 Professional· project-creation-and-details· Medium
    Correct answer
    B — Maximum 20 characters, any ASCII characters
    Learning tip

    Correct: a project password can be at most 20 characters long and any ASCII characters can be used (and the entry is case-sensitive).

    Source: KNX Basic Course Documentation — 5.3.3.2.3.1 — p. 243
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