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K–12 Standards

IT Fundamentals

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Identify and describe the basic components of information technology.CIS.HS.12.1

  • a

    Identify and distinguish the differences between input and output devices.CIS.HS.12.1a

  • b

    Identify and explain how various components meet the needs of the user.CIS.HS.12.1b

  • c

    Identify and analyze emerging technologies.CIS.HS.12.1c

  • d

    Identify storage options.CIS.HS.12.1d

  • e

    Identify the process to configure permissions for files and folders.CIS.HS.12.1e

  • f

    Explain multiple methods of moving digital files.CIS.HS.12.1f

Identify and analyze hardware components.CIS.HS.12.2

  • a

    Identify the correct hardware to connect with external components.CIS.HS.12.2a

  • b

    Determine and evaluate recommended hardware devices to solve specific problems.CIS.HS.12.2b

  • c

    Troubleshoot basic computer hardware problems.CIS.HS.12.2c

  • d

    Find and analyze resources to answer basic troubleshooting questions.CIS.HS.12.2d

  • e

    Develop criteria for purchasing or upgrading computer system hardware.CIS.HS.12.2e

  • f

    Identify and analyze proper input technologies for various tasks. CIS.HS.12.2f

Identify and analyze software components.CIS.HS.12.3

  • a

    Identify and analyze software appropriate for specific tasks.12.3a

  • b

    Research and analyze software installation and upgrade optionsCIS.HS.12.3b

  • c

    Troubleshoot potential problems with software installation (i.e. bloatware).CIS.HS.12.3c

  • d

    Compare and contrast the functions, features, and limitations of different operating systems and utilities (i.e.,open source and mobile proprietary operating systems).CIS.HS.12.3d

Explain web technologies.CIS.HS.12.4

  • a

    Identify the components (e.g., wires, cables, routers, etc.) that make up the Internet.CIS.HS.12.4a

  • b

    Describe the types of Internet connections.CIS.HS.12.4b

  • c

    Explain Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).CIS.HS.12.4c

  • d

    Identify and compare different types of web technologies: blogs, wikis, podcasts, RSS feeds, etc. CIS.HS.12.4d

  • e

    Explain browser cache and the process of clearing it. CIS.HS.12.4e

Design, administer, and deploy networks. CIS.HS.12.5

  • a

    Define basic networking terminology.CIS.HS.12.5a

  • b

    Describe the characteristics and uses of networks, network devices, and components.CIS.HS.12.5b

  • c

    Identify the purpose of networks and their functionality.CIS.HS.12.5c

  • d

    Identify tools, diagnostic procedures, and troubleshooting techniques for networks.CIS.HS.12.5d

  • e

    Describe the process of configuring, optimizing, and upgrading of networks.CIS.HS.12.5e

  • f

    Explore and use cloud computing.CIS.HS.12.5f

  • g

    Research and analyze basic network security solutions.CIS.HS.12.5g

  • h

    Design a theoretical network environment and create protocols on deploying and maintaining the network.CIS.HS.12.5h

Apply database management strategies. CIS.HS.12.6

  • a

    Design and create database tables and relationships.CIS.HS.12.6a

  • b

    Create database columns and specify properties.CIS.HS.12.6b

  • c

    Name tables and fields in conformance with naming conventions.CIS.HS.12.6c

  • d

    Insert, update, and delete records in a database.CIS.HS.12.6d

  • e

    Import data into databases and transfer data between databases.CIS.HS.12.6e

  • f

    Organize and store database files in a structured environment for users.CIS.HS.12.6f

  • g

    Control user access to data and log access to the database by user and type of transaction.CIS.HS.12.6g

  • h

    Backup, verify, and recover data in a database.CIS.HS.12.6h

  • i

    Generate and print forms, reports, and results of queries (i.e., calculated fields, functions).CIS.HS.12.6i

Design, develop, test, and implement programs.CIS.HS.12.7

  • a

    Identify and define programming terminology.CIS.HS.12.7a

  • b

    Explain the importance of life-long learning as a programmer.CIS.HS.12.7b

  • c

    Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of different languages for solving a specific problem.CIS.HS.12.7c

  • d

     Write code that uses logical operators (e.g., and, or, not, loops).CIS.HS.12.7d

  • e

    Write code that uses conditional control structures (e.g., if, if‐then‐else).CIS.HS.12.7e

  • f

    Test and debug code.CIS.HS.12.7f

  • g

    Identify and analyze protocols to maintain the integrity of programs. CIS.HS.12.7g

Assess protocols for security and risk management.CIS.HS.12.8

  • a

    Identify the goals, objectives, and purposes of cybersecurity first principlesCIS.HS.12.8a

  • b

    Identify different types of security threats and vulnerabilities.CIS.HS.12.8b

  • c

    Identify and analyze policies procedures for security, privacy, and risk management.CIS.HS.12.8c

  • d

    Explain intellectual property laws (e.g., copyright, trademark).CIS.HS.12.8d

  • e

    Identify and analyze confidentiality concerns.CIS.HS.12.8e

  • f

    Discuss risk loss and prevention methods.CIS.HS.12.8f

  • g

    Analyze and evaluate passwords.CIS.HS.12.8g

  • h

    Identify personal risks and create personal protocols to differentiate between home and work.CIS.HS.12.8h

Identify opportunities in an information technology career field. CIS.HS.12.9

  • a

    Identify information technologies used in various industries.CIS.HS.12.9a

  • b

    Discuss the impact of technology on all career fields.CIS.HS.12.9b

  • c

    Identify common tasks within the information technology career fields in occupations.CIS.HS.12.9c

  • d

    Discuss career opportunities in information technology career fields.CIS.HS.12.9d

  • e

    Describe the impact of technological change and the importance of lifelong learning in this career field.CIS.HS.12.9e

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