MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 1 - AGRICULTURAL MECHANICS
PERCENT OF TEST:
10% Electrical Power, Circuits, Controls and Sensing Devices
5% Agricultural Mechanics Related Mathematics
13% Building Construction, Concrete and Masonry
15% Tractor and Agricultural Machinery and Equipment
5% Manipulation of Hot and Cold Metals
1% Conservation Planning, Land Use, Measurement and Leveling
2% Irrigation Plumbing
5% Agricultural Mechanics Health & Safety
10% Agricultural Mechanics Tools and Equipment
11% Arc SMAW, GMAW, GTAW and FCAW Welding
23% Small Engine Use and Maintenance
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
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YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
What should you look for to determine if a tractor is gasoline or diesel powered?
a. tractors built after 1978 are all diesel
b. diesel tractors have two or fours carburetors while gas tractors have only one
* c. diesel tractors do not have a carburetor or spark plugs
d. the mufflers on diesels are always vertical and gas tractor mufflers are always horizontal
Electrical power is measured in terms of watts. How are these units computed:
* a. volts X amperes = watts
b. volts = watts
ohms
c. they can only be measured with an ammeter
d. amps X ohms = watts
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 7-2008
MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
25% GRIND VALVES & SEATS IN A SMALL ENGINE
-Set Up Equipment
-Remove Valves
-Clean Valves And Ports
-Grind Valves And Seats
-Replace Valves
-Adjust Valves
-Test Run Engine
-Follow Safety Standards
25% TIME AND REPLACE A BATTERY TYPE DISTRIBUTOR ON A LARGE TRACTOR
-Time Engine
-Install Distributor
-Determine Firing Order
-Start & Time Engine With Timing Light
-Follow Safety Standards
12.5% CUT A PIECE OF METAL WITH ACETYLENE TORCH
-Adjust Torch
-Cut Metal Accurately & Cleanly
-Close Tanks & Bleed Gauges
-Follow Safety Standards
12.5% WELD METAL SECTIONS WITH ELECTRIC ARC
-Prepare Metal
-Adjust Machine
-Select Rod
-Perform Horizontal, Vertical Or Butt Weld
-Follow Safety Standards
25% DIESEL – FUEL INJECTION SYSTEMS
-Change Fuel Filter
-Bleed System of Air
-Start & Test Running Engine
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The Performance Examination is aligned with the matching Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks. Most exam tasks require a synthesis of knowledge based on vocational technical work experience. As a result we highly recommend that Performance Exam Candidates possess the required years of related work experience as well as the appropriate industry recognized credentials as outlined as requirements for preliminary vocational technical educator licensure. Candidates are also encouraged to prepare for their exams by reviewing current textbooks and reference material which can usually be found in the libraries of most Vocational Technical Schools and Schools which offer Chapter 74 Programs.
TOOLS & EQUIPMENT CANDIDATE MUST BRING:
Safety Glasses Must Be Worn At All Times
Appropriate Working Attire - Work Shoes
Pen and/or Pencil
All necessary tools and supplies needed to perform task
will be provided. Ear protection will be available.
Candidate may leave if test is completed prior to 4 hours.
A break will be allowed.
SAFETY RULES ARE EXPECTED TO BE INDUSTRIAL STANDARDS.
IF NOT OBSERVED, EXAMINER WILL STOP THE TEST AT THAT AREA OF TESTING.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
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CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS
ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.
UPDATED: 10/27/2011