Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 130.305.1A | identify and demonstrate work behaviors that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, promptness, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, appropriate voice, and pride in work |
| 130.305.1B | identify and demonstrate positive personal qualities such as flexibility, open-mindedness, initiative, listening attentively to speakers, and willingness to learn new knowledge and skills |
| 130.305.1C | employ effective reading and writing skills |
| 130.305.1D | employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills |
| 130.305.1E | solve problems and think critically |
| 130.305.1F | demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member |
| 130.305.1G | identify and implement proper safety procedures |
| 130.305.1H | demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to the field of IT |
| 130.305.1I | demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as project management, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project |
| 130.305.2A | select and research a specific job area with its accompanying duties and tasks |
| 130.305.2B | formulate a personal career plan along with the education, job skills, and experience necessary to achieve career goals |
| 130.305.2C | develop a resume |
| 130.305.3A | demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with individuals from varied cultures such as fellow workers, management, and customers |
| 130.305.3B | complete work orders for repair and installation |
| 130.305.3C | estimate supplies, materials, and labor costs on installation, maintenance, and repair work orders |
| 130.305.3D | interpret technical documentation such as schematics, drawings, charts, diagrams, technical manuals, and bulletins |
| 130.305.4A | explain digital and analog electronics theory |
| 130.305.4B | demonstrate knowledge of binary in relation to Internet Protocol (IP) addressing |
| 130.305.4C | distinguish the differences between a data packet and voice communications |
| 130.305.4D | define the layers and functions of the Open System Interconnection model |
| 130.305.4E | explain Transport Control Protocol and IP fundamentals, including subnetting |
| 130.305.4F | distinguish between public and private networks |
| 130.305.4G | describe the standards and operations of wireless technologies in telecommunications and data networks |
| 130.305.4H | differentiate between types of networks |
| 130.305.4I | identify national standards for data communication |
| 130.305.4J | identify the potential benefits and problems for the future of telecommunications and data networking |
| 130.305.5A | demonstrate understanding of components of telecommunications and data networks |
| 130.305.5B | identify major network operating systems |
| 130.305.5C | distinguish between different types of cables used in the telecommunications and data networking |
| 130.305.5D | describe telecommunications and data networking media and connectors; |
| 130.305.5E | differentiate among computer network topologies |
| 130.305.5F | explain the distinction between connectionless and connection transport |
| 130.305.5G | explain the use of Transport Control Protocol and IP utilities |
| 130.305.5H | explain how to test, validate, and troubleshoot IP connectivity |
| 130.305.5I | identify good practices to ensure network security |
| 130.305.6A | analyze various types and components of networks |
| 130.305.6B | analyze the characteristics of networks to select the optimum configuration for an industry solution |
| 130.305.7A | produce planning documentation required prior to network implementation |
| 130.305.7B | explain the impact of environmental factors on computer networks |
| 130.305.7C | identify common peripheral ports and common network components such as hubs, routers, and switches |
| 130.305.7D | develop an addressing scheme, including a subnetting chart |
| 130.305.7E | specify the tools that are commonly used to resolve network equipment problems |
| 130.305.7F | identify vendor testing documentation such as patches, fixes, and upgrades |
| 130.305.7G | demonstrate standard backup procedures and backup media storage practices |
| 130.305.7H | identify the factors that might affect performance in a network environment such as logic or frequency spectrum interference |
| 130.305.8A | develop a written disaster recovery plan |
| 130.305.8B | develop a written preventive maintenance plan |
