Courses of Study : Career Tech: Information Technology

1 ) Describe the purpose and function of personal computers, including software applications and Internet applications.

2 ) Explain digital representations of common forms of data.

3 ) Demonstrate the process of installing, verifying, and upgrading computer components.

4 ) Determine appropriate components and peripheral devices to meet networking requirements.

5 ) Explain how communication occurs across a local Ethernet network.

6 ) Describe access layer devices and communication methods on a local Ethernet network.

7 ) Differentiate between client and server interaction.

8 ) Describe the various components and structure of a wireless local area network (LAN).

9 ) Analyze wired and wireless networks for common hardware and connection issues.

10 ) Utilize the troubleshooting process to identify and solve common problems with a LAN.

11 ) Describe the purpose of a layered model to illustrate the interaction of various protocols.

12 ) Utilize mathematics skills to design a LAN.

13 ) Describe the process of using and connecting to an Internet service provider (ISP).

14 ) Compare the various methods of obtaining an Internet Protocol (IP) address.

15 ) Describe the applications of Network Address Translation (NAT) on a home or small business network.

16 ) Evaluate wireless security issues and mitigation strategies for improved security.

17 ) Utilize research results to determine ways to improve network security, including evaluating current network threats and methods of attack.

18 ) Describe attack mitigation strategies and different security applications.

19 ) Determine career and entrepreneurial opportunities, responsibilities, and educational and credentialing requirements related to networking professions.