Computer Engineering: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

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Ensuring Safety

  • A001.

    Identify various preventive maintenance products and procedures used with computersA001

  • A002.

    Identify issues, procedures, and products designed to protect people, hardware, and the surrounding workspace within the computer environmentA002

Investigating Careers

  • B001.

    Describe primary responsibilities of a computer systems technicianB001

  • B002.

    Research career opportunities in computer systems technologyB002

Using Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Techniques

  • C001.

    Identify common symptoms and problems associated with various computer componentsC001

  • C002.

    Demonstrate basic troubleshooting proceduresC002

  • C003.

    Recognize common PC hardware problems and determine how to resolve themC003

  • C004.

    Preventing power system failureC004

Configuring a Computer System

  • D001.

    Identify basic terms, concepts, and functions of computer system componentsD001

  • D002.

    Describe the way each computer system component works during normal operation and during the boot processD002

  • D003.

    Demonstrate basic procedures for adding and removing field-replaceable units for both desktop and portable computer systemsD003

  • D004.

    Identify available IRQs, DMAs, and I/O addresses and procedures for device installation and configurationD004

  • D005.

    Identify common computer peripheral ports, associated cabling, and their connectorsD005

  • D006.

    Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer IDE/EIDE devicesD006

  • D007.

    Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer SCSI devicesD007

  • D008.

    Demonstrate procedures for installing and configuring computer peripheral devicesD008

  • D009.

    Identify methods of upgrading computer system hardware performance, including procedures for replacing basic subsystem componentsD009

  • D010.

    Identify unique computer components and determine criteria for their useD010

Identifying Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

  • E001.

    Compare popular computer CPU chips in terms of basic characteristicsE001

  • E002.

    Identify the categories of computer RAM by terminology, locations, and physical characteristicsE002

  • E003.

    Identify popular types of computer motherboards, their components, and their architectureE003

  • E004.

    Identify the purpose of computer CMOS, its settings, and the procedures for changing its basic parametersE004

Demonstrating Knowledge of Operating System Functions

  • F001.

    Compare computer operating systems in current use in terms of functions, features, and benefitsF001

  • F002.

    Identify the functions, structure, and major system files used to navigate the Windows operating systemF002

  • F003.

    Describe various means of obtaining technical informationF003

  • F004.

    Identify the basic concepts and procedures for creating, viewing, and managing files, directories, and disksF004

Installing and Configuring an Operating System

  • G001.

    Identify the procedures for installing the operating system and bringing the software to a basic operational levelG001

  • G002.

    Identify the steps to perform an operating system upgradeG002

  • G003.

    Identify the basic system boot sequences and boot methods, including the steps to create an emergency boot disk with utilities installedG003

  • G004.

    Identify procedures for loading or adding and configuring application and hardware device driversG004

  • G005.

    Identify where to obtain software and resources related to the operating systemG005

  • G006.

    Identify the procedures for installing the network operating system and bringing the network software to a basic operational levelG006

Diagnosing and Troubleshooting a PC Operating System

  • H001.

    Recognize and interpret the meaning of common error codes and startup messages created during the boot sequenceH001

  • H002.

    Demonstrate steps to correct the problems identified by PC error codes and startup messagesH002

  • H003.

    Recognize common PC operating system problems and determine how to resolve themH003

Understanding Basic Network Concepts

  • I001.

    Identify basic networking concepts, including its operation and the ramifications of repairs on a networkI001

  • I002.

    Identify the functions of a network administratorI002

  • I003.

    Identify concepts and capabilities related to the Internet and the basic procedures for setting up a system for Internet accessI003

  • I004.

    Identify the functions, features, and benefits of different web browsersI004

Diagnosing and Troubleshooting a Network Operating System

  • J001.

    Recognize and interpret the meaning of common network error codes and startup messages created during the boot sequenceJ001

  • J002.

    Demonstrate steps to correct problems identified by network error codes and startup messagesJ002

  • J003.

    Recognize common network problems and determine how to resolve themJ003

Installing and Configuring Printers

  • K001.

    Identify basic concepts related to primary printer types, including operation and components (laser, inkjet, dye sublimation, and dot matrix)K001

  • K002.

    Demonstrate care and service techniques for common problems with primary printer typesK002

Examining Computer-Related Security, Privacy, and Ethical Issues

  • L001.

    Identify and remove viruses, worms, bombs, and Trojan horsesL001

  • L002.

    Examine issues of computer-related business ethicsL002

  • L003.

    Examine issues of copyright ownership and infringementL003

  • L004.

    Examine issues of computer-related privacyL004

  • L005.

    Identify functions of a network firewallL005

  • L006.

    Identify computer security issuesL006

  • L007.

    Identify harassment issues involving computer useL007

  • L008.

    Identify employer-employee issues of electronic documentation ownershipL008

General Safety Practices

  • GS001.

    Follow personal safety guidelinesGS001

  • GS002.

    Utilize tools and equipment safelyGS002

  • GS003.

    Comply with fire and hazardous material guidelinesGS003

  • GS004.

    Report injuriesGS004

  • GS005.

    Inspect work place for safe working environmentGS005

  • GS006.

    Report unsafe personal, environmental, and equipment safety hazardsGS006

  • GS007.

    Participate in safety training programsGS007

  • GS008.

    Practice safe lifting and carrying proceduresGS008

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
When were these standards adopted?
2004
Where can I read the official document?
Computer Engineering

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