Standards - Career & Technical Education

Demonstrate the use of common networking tools in a given scenario.

Differentiate among common network wiring termination standards.

Identify transceivers and media converters and explain their uses.

Compare and contrast copper and fiber Ethernet standards.

Differentiate among virtualization and network storage technologies.

Interpret and explain technical network documents and text.

Interpret network documentation and diagrams.

Compare and contrast business continuity and disaster recovery concepts based on current industry practices.

Explain common scanning, monitoring, and patching processes and summarize their expected outputs.

Compare and contrast media access control techniques used in networks.

Configure a router with basic settings.

Differentiate among common wireless communication methods.

Describe wireless networking industry standards.

Explain common security concepts.

Compare and contrast common types of attacks.

Apply network hardening techniques in a given scenario.

Analyze remote access methods and associated security consequences.

Identify risks and vulnerabilities related to physical security within a network.

Investigate and report on current best practices for mitigating physical security threats to the network.

Utilize common network troubleshooting methodologies to resolve issues within a network in a given scenario.

Utilize network software tools and commands to troubleshoot network issues.

Troubleshoot common wireless connectivity issues.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Use technology to collaborate with peers and/or experts to create digital artifacts that can be published online for a target audience.

Formulate new ideas, solve problems, or create products through the design and engineering process by utilizing testing, prototypes, and user feedback.

Install server hardware and connect to a network based on a given scenario.

Identify and apply the most effective storage type in a server environment.

Perform server hardware maintenance to ensure that the system remains operational.

Apply network services to a server environment, including configuring DHCP settings, setting up DNS, and setting up server-based firewalls.

Install, configure, and maintain a server operating system based on specific requirements and organizational roles.

Explain the concepts and related practices needed to ensure high availability for servers.