The MECP Basic Installation Technician Study Guide is a comprehensive reference and instructional manual designed to prepare the reader to take and pass the MECP Basic Installation Technician Exam, and provide a technical reference to prepare the reader for an entry-level position in the automotive electronics ("12 volt") industry. The guide offers essential real-world and theoretical knowledge over a range of topics. It features hundreds of detailed diagrams and illustrations to assist the reader. This guide is 498 pages long and is divided into five Basic Electronics and Vehicle Electrical Systems; Entry-Level Installation Knowledge and Technique; Introduction to Autosound, Mobile Audio/Video Systems; Introduction to Security and Convenience Systems; Introduction to In-Vehicle Information and Safety Systems. MECP certification is the only national standard certification reflecting knowledge in the 12 volt industry.