Objective: Demonstrate proficiency in IT Fundamentals through completion of a final comprehensive assessment.
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Assignment:
Complete the TestOut IT Fundamentals Pro assessment provided in the TestOut Labsim Courseware by the end of the class period today.
This exam tests your foundational knowledge and ability to perform real-world tasks using operating systems, common PC hardware and software, basic networking, databases, programming, security and information systems.
Please put away all electronic devices, notes and other resources. Do not open any browser windows or tabs besides the TestOut Labsim Courseware. Please remain silent until the end of the testing session.
The exam contains up to 75 multiple-choice questions. Please carefully read all instructions and select the best answer from the available choices for each question.
You have fifty minutes to complete the test. You must submit your test answers before the end of the class period at 2:05pm.
Good luck, and do your best!
Posted: May 17th, 2024
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.
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Topics Discussed:
CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification Exam
Practice Exam
Assignment:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Take the B.4 – CompTIA IT Fundamentals FC0-U61 Certification Practice Exam
Assigned: May 14th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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.
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Topics Discussed:
Secure Delivery Browser
Parent/Guardian Consent Form
Assignment:
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.
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 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 9.6: Information System Careers 5 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 10th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 9.5: Intellectual Property 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 9th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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.
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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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 9.4: Designing and Implementing Systems 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 8th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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.
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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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 9.3: Data Analysis Labs/Activities 9.3.5, 9.3.7 & 9.3.9 and the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 7th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 9.2: Introduction to Business Systems and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 6th, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
Study 8.6: Programming Careers and complete the 5 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: May 3rd, 2024 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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. 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.
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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:
Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link .
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 AZ CS Standard: Computing Systems – HS.CS.T.1
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