Tag Archives: IT Fundamentals

IT Fundamentals+ Exam Prep – Day 2 –

CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification Practice Exam

Objective: 

Today we will continue with preparations for the CompTIA ITF+ Certification Exam by taking a Practice Exam.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification Exam
  • Practice Exam

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Take the B.4 – CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification Practice Exam

Assigned: May 14th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 14th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals+ Exam Prep – Day 1 – Secure Browser Download & Config

Objective: 

Today we will begin preparations for the CompTIA ITF+ Certification Exam. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Create a test taker account with CompTIA.
  • Download and install the Secure Delivery Browser.
  • Download or receive a hard copy of the Parent/Guardian Consent Form for parental review and approval.

Links:

Topics Discussed:

  • Secure Delivery Browser
  • Parent/Guardian Consent Form

Assignment:

  1. Access the Client Proctored Exam – Student Guide posted in the Google Classroom Announcements Stream.
    • We will walk through the steps of the Guide today to prepare for the Monday, May 20th exam.
  2. Download or request a paper copy of the Parent/Guardian Consent Form, which must be returned with your parent/guardian’s signature before you can take the exam.
    • Please return the signed copy by Friday, May 17th.

Assigned: May 13th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 14th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 9.6: Information System Careers – TestOut

Objective: 

This section describes common careers in information systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe common careers in information systems, including project manager, systems analyst, and information systems manager.
  • Identify skills and educational requirements for information systems careers.

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Key Terms:

  • Project Manager
  • Systems Analyst
  • Information Systems Manager

Topics Discussed:

  • How does the work of information systems professionals affect my daily life?
  • How can I prepare for a career in information systems?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 9.6: Information System Careers and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 10th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 13th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 9.5: Intellectual Property – TestOut

Objective: 

After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the implications of copyright and intellectual property laws for internet use.
  • Explain how Creative Commons licenses can make it easier for content creators to share their work.
  • Explain how the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) can potentially protect both copyright owners and ISPs.

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Key Terms:

  • Copyright
  • Intellectual Property
  • Piracy
  • Fair Use
  • Public Domain
  • Proprietary Software
  • Open-source Software
  • Patent
  • Trademark
  • Privacy Expectation
  • Creative Commons
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)

Topics Discussed:

  • How do intellectual property laws help me? How do they help companies?
  • Why should I obey intellectual property laws?
  • What can I do to help improve intellectual property legislation in my country?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 9.5: Intellectual Property and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 9th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 10th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 9.4: Designing and Implementing Systems – TestOut

Objective: 

After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify the traditional stages of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Describe modern alternatives to a linear process of systems analysis and design.
  • Describe the role of project management in the design and implementation of information systems.
  • Identify the core principles of Agile methodology in project management.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
  • Waterfall Model
  • Iterative Design
  • Planning Phase
  • Analysis Phase
  • Design Phase
  • Implementation Phase
  • Maintenance Phase
  • Project Management
  • Systems Integration
  • Agile
  • Needs Assessment
  • Risk Management

Topics Discussed:

  • What are the benefits of an iterative development process?
  • How does project management help in the creation of information systems?
  • What are the benefits of the Agile methodology?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 9.4: Designing and Implementing Systems and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 8th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 9th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 9.3: Data Analysis – TestOut

Objective: 

After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the importance of data-driven business decisions.
  • Describe the relationship between data and information assets.
  • Identify the basic steps in the data analytics process.
  • Use Microsoft Excel tables and charts to analyze data.
    • Format cells as a table with total rows.
    • Sort table columns to better interpret data.
    • Use Excel charts to display aggregate data.
    • Modify Excel chart settings to better interpret data.
  • Analyze data using Microsoft Access reports.
    • Open an Access report based on a sales query.
  • Interpret Access reports.

Links:

Key Terms:

  • Data Analytics
  • Microsoft Excel

Topics Discussed:

  • Why do businesses need data to make decisions?
  • How can spreadsheets make it easier to interpret data?
  • How do charts make it easier to interpret data?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 9.3: Data Analysis and complete Labs/Activities 9.3.5, 9.3.7 & 9.3.9 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 7th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 8th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 9.2: Introduction to Business Systems – TestOut

Objective: 

This section introduces you to the various components and types of information systems. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe the components of an information system and how they fit together.
  • Compare and contrast different types of information systems, including transaction processing, management information systems, and expert systems.
  • Describe the role of artificial intelligence in modern information systems.
  • Explain how information systems can facilitate effective supply chain management.
  • Identify the various systems that need to be integrated for customer relationship management.
  • Describe how Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency use distributed computing systems for financial transactions.

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Key Terms:

  • Information System
  • Information System Types
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Supply Chain
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain

Topics Discussed:

  • How do I interact with information systems in my everyday life?
  • How do information systems benefit businesses?
  • When I buy something, how many people had to work together to make that transaction possible?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 9.2: Introduction to Business Systems and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 6th, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 7th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 8.6: Programming Careers – TestOut

Objective: 

This section describes common careers in computer programming. After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Describe several careers in computer science, including application developer, web programmer, and QA engineer.
  • Identify skills and educational requirements for computer science careers.

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Key Terms:

  • Application Developer
  • Web Developer
  • QA Engineer
  • Database Programmer

Topics Discussed:

  • How does the work of computer programmers affect my daily life?
  • How can I prepare for a career in programming?

Assignment:

  1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
  2. Study 8.6: Programming Careers and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.

Assigned: May 3rd, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 6th, 2024

AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

IT Fundamentals, Section 8.5: Web Development – TestOut

Objective: 

After finishing this section, you should be able to:

  • Identify and understand the purposes of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in a web browser.
  • Define frontend, backend, and full-stack development.
  • Write HTML code to do the following:
    • Use <head> and <body> tags to create a web page.
    • Use <div> tags to divide a web page into sections.
    • Use <h> tags for web page headings.
    • Use <p> tags for web page paragraphs.
    • Use <a> tags for hyperlinks.
    • Use <ul>, <ol>, and <li> tags to create bulleted and numbered lists.
    • Use <img> tags to insert images into a web page.
    • Add a caption to an image.
    • Link to an external CSS style sheet.
  • Write CSS style sheets to do the following:
    • Resize an image to match the size of its <div> wrapper.
    • Center a line of text.
    • Italicize text within a <span> tag.
    • Specify a particular font family for all text on a page.
    • Change the font color of headings.
    • Add padding to a page element.
    • Add a drop-shadow to an element.
    • Modify the background color of an element.
  • Use JavaScript to add functionality to a button on a web page.

    Links:

    Key Terms:

    • Frontend Development
    • Backend Development
    • Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
    • Cascading Style Sheet (CSS)
    • JavaScript

    Topics Discussed:

    • How do frontend and backend technologies work together?
    • What is the relationship between HTML, CSS, and JavaScript?
    • Why is HTML called a “markup language”? Why is JavaScript considered a “programming language”?

    Assignment:

    1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
    2. Study 8.5: Web Development and complete Lab/Activities 8.5.6, 8.5.7, 8.5.8, 8.5.9, 8.5.10, 8.5.12, 8.5.13, 8.5.14 & 8.5.15 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

    Assigned: May 2nd, 2024
    Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 3rd, 2024

    AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1

    IT Fundamentals, Section 8.4: Programming Paradigms and Processes – TestOut

    Objective: 

    After finishing this section, you should be able to:

    • Describe common programming paradigms, including declarative and procedural methods.
    • Explain the advantages of object-oriented programming.
    • Explain the basic principles of object-oriented programming, including encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism.
    • Describe the role of an integrated development environment (IDE) and application programming interfaces (APIs) in building software applications.
    • Explain how the following are used to manage, maintain, and deliver high quality software solutions:
      • Agile methods
      • Version control
      • Coding standards
      • Testing standards

    Links:

    Key Terms:

    • Programming Paradigm
    • Procedural Programming
    • Declarative Programming
    • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
    • Encapsulation
    • Version Control Systems (VCS)
    • Integrated Development Environments(IDE)
    • Application Programming Interfaces (API)

    Topics Discussed:

    • When does it make sense to use a declarative paradigm? When does it make sense to use a procedural paradigm?
    • How can I conceptualize things in my life as programming objects?
    • How does version control help development teams work together?

    Assignment:

    1. Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
    2. Study 8.4: Programming Paradigms and Processes and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.

    Assigned: May 1st, 2024
    Teacher Pacing Due Date: May 2nd, 2024

    AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1