Study Guide
Field 143: Technology Engineering
Test Design and Framework
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The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.
Test Design
*Does not include 15-minute C B T tutorial
Test Framework
Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.
| subareas | range of competencies | approximate percentage of test | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| roman numeral 1 | Fundamentals of Technology | 0001to0005 | 28 percent |
| roman numeral 2 | Communication Systems | 0006to0007 | 18 percent |
| roman numeral 3 | Construction Systems | 0008to0009 | 13 percent |
| roman numeral 4 | Manufacturing Systems | 0010to0011 | 13 percent |
| roman numeral 5 | Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems | 0012to0013 | 13 percent |
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| subareas | range of competencies | approximate percentage of test | |
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| constructed-response | |||
| roman numeral 6 | Content-Specific Pedagogy | 0014 | 15 percent |
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Subarea 1—Fundamentals of Technology
Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the historical and social context of technology.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of the nature and scope of technology (e.g., meeting human needs, creative problem solving, invention, innovation).
- Apply characteristics of systems and system models (e.g., input, process, output, feedback).
- Recognize important events and developments in the history of technology engineering.
- Apply knowledge of the social and economic effects of technology engineering.
- Interpret the role of society, politics, and the economy in the regulation and development of technology.
- Apply knowledge of positive and negative effects of technology on the environment and society.
Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of problem solving and the engineering design process.
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- Apply knowledge of steps in the design process and the roles of prototypes and models in technology engineering.
- Analyze product requirements, features, and constraints (e.g., material specifications, costs, ergonomics) and trade-offs and their role in engineering design.
- Apply knowledge of lines, lettering, and dimensioning and how to interpret isometric and orthographic drawings.
- Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of CAD (e.g., coordinate systems, layers, object snap, arcs, splines).
- Interpret a variety of technical drawings (e.g., mechanical, architectural, civil, sectional views) for communicating designs.
- Apply procedures for troubleshooting and modifying technology systems.
Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of regulations, procedures, and skills related to ensuring safety in the technology workplace.
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- Identify rules and guidelines related to the safe use of tools, materials, and processes related to technology.
- Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedures for dealing with accidents and injuries in the technology workplace.
- Apply skills needed to use tools and materials safely in the technology workplace.
- Demonstrate knowledge of legal and regulatory issues related to technology systems (e.g., environmental regulations, labeling, OSHA).
Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of the relationship between business and industry and the concepts and skills required in the modern technology workplace.
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- Apply knowledge of basic economic concepts (e.g., supply and demand, opportunity cost, pricing, competition) in a given situation.
- Identify effective strategies and techniques for career development (e.g., career clusters), including the use of technology in job seeking and career enhancement.
- Recognize personal qualities and interpersonal skills that facilitate success in the workplace (e.g., ethics, reliability, punctuality, creativity, integrity).
- Recognize the role of student organizations in encouraging student participation and implementing activities that develop leadership traits.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and legal issues related to intellectual property (e.g., patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets) and warranties.
Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of principles, terminology, system design, and issues related to technology education delivery systems and telecommunication.
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- Apply knowledge of terms, features, relationships, and procedures associated with the selection of computer systems and technology education software.
- Apply principles of educational design to the development of education delivery systems.
- Analyze factors affecting the selection of computer hardware and software.
- Apply knowledge of principles of telecommunication (e.g., bandwidth, protocols, media, network components) related to education delivery systems.
- Apply knowledge of fundamental concepts related to computer programming (e.g., loops, conditionals) and applications (e.g., Web design, microcontrollers, G-code).
- Identify principles and procedures associated with the operation and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials (e.g., photographic, video, printing, computer and wireless devices, simulations, software) used in technology education delivery systems.
Subarea 2—Communication Systems
Competency 0006–Apply principles and processes related to communication systems.
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- Analyze communication systems and their components (e.g., source, encoder, receiver).
- Demonstrate knowledge of elements of graphic design (e.g., color, line, proportion, symmetry).
- Identify types and characteristics of digital images (e.g., RGB and CMYK colors, resolution).
- Demonstrate knowledge of processes and procedures related to image preparation and production (e.g., image capture, image editing).
- Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for using computer hardware and software in graphic design (e.g., scanners, printers, photo-imaging software, video software).
- Identify communication technologies, including digital media, and their role in global markets and career opportunities related to communication systems.
Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of the selection and use of materials, tools, and equipment in communication systems.
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- Apply knowledge of characteristics of materials (e.g., bond paper, film, fiber-optic cable, drawing software) used in communication systems.
- Apply knowledge of characteristics and principles of the operation of tools (e.g., oscilloscope, light meter) and equipment (e.g., digital camera, offset press, network server) used in communication systems.
- Analyze design factors and constraints related to communication projects.
Subarea 3—Construction Systems
Competency 0008–Apply principles and processes related to construction systems.
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- Identify steps and procedures related to planning, designing, and managing construction projects.
- Identify processes and procedures (e.g., excavating, framing, finishing) used in various types of construction projects (e.g., residential and commercial buildings, roadways, bridges, tunnels) and their characteristics.
- Identify appropriate construction processes and procedures in a given situation.
- Analyze the role of forces (e.g., compression, torsion, shear) in construction systems and structures (e.g., trusses, beams, bridges) and designs.
- Identify construction technologies and their role in global markets and career opportunities related to construction systems.
Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of the selection and use of materials, tools, and equipment in construction systems.
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- Apply knowledge of characteristics of materials (e.g., lumber, concrete, glass) used in construction systems.
- Apply knowledge of characteristics and principles of the operation of tools (e.g., measuring square, saw, level) and equipment (e.g., backhoe, crane, TIG welder) used in construction systems.
- Analyze design factors and constraints related to construction projects.
Subarea 4—Manufacturing Systems
Competency 0010–Apply principles and processes related to manufacturing technology.
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- Apply knowledge of manufacturing processes (e.g., casting, forming, conditioning, separating) and their characteristics and uses.
- Select the appropriate manufacturing production process (e.g., batch, continuous) in a given situation.
- Apply knowledge of product-testing procedures for ensuring quality control and meeting design criteria and constraints.
- Identify the role of manufacturing technology in global markets and career opportunities related to manufacturing systems.
Competency 0011–Apply knowledge of the selection and use of materials, tools, and equipment in manufacturing systems.
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- Apply knowledge of characteristics of materials (e.g., atomic structure, mechanical properties, chemical and physical properties) used in manufacturing systems (e.g., wood, plastic, ceramic, metal).
- Apply skills in selecting appropriate tools (e.g., hacksaw, scribe) and equipment (e.g., press brake, CNC milling machine) used in manufacturing systems.
- Analyze design factors and constraints related to manufacturing projects.
Subarea 5—Energy, Power, and Transportation Systems
Competency 0012–Apply principles and processes related to energy, power, and transportation systems.
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- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts related to energy and power (e.g., units of energy and power, work, kinetic energy, efficiency, conservation of energy).
- Apply knowledge of sources of energy (e.g., renewable, nonrenewable) and methods of locating and extracting fuels.
- Apply knowledge of power and energy systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, fluid, thermal) and their components (e.g., resistors, transistors, gears, pumps, actuators, heat engines).
- Identify characteristics of types of transportation systems (e.g., land, water, air, space) and their subsystems (e.g., vehicle, support, propulsion, guidance).
- Identify the role of energy, power, and transportation technology in global markets and career opportunities in energy, power, and transportation systems.
Competency 0013–Apply knowledge of the selection and use of materials, tools, and equipment in energy, power, and transportation systems.
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- Apply knowledge of characteristics of materials (e.g., fuels, alloys, composites) used in energy, power, and transportation systems.
- Select appropriate tools and equipment used in energy, power, and transportation technology systems (e.g., voltmeter, power supply, torque wrench).
- Analyze design factors and constraints related to energy, power, and transportation systems.
Subarea 6—Content-Specific Pedagogy
Competency 0014–Analyze lesson plans for a technology engineering topic or project, including student work or assessment data. Describe subsequent activities that are evident from your analysis and address the needs of all students.
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- Apply knowledge of standards-based learning goals for technology engineering content.
- Analyze results of student learning or samples of student work for a technology engineering science lesson or project.
- Explain how specific instructional strategies and activities promote student learning for a technology engineering topic or concept for diverse learners.
- Describe how this analysis of assessment data or student work can be used to inform future instruction in this content area of technology engineering.