MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #25 – INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES & NETWORKING

 

WRITTEN EXAM – 100 QUESTIONS

 

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

2% SAFETY

            Define Health and Safety Regulations

            Demonstrate Health and Safety Practices

            Identify Network Design Concepts

 

16% TCP/IP

            Describe and Use Network Systems Hardware and Software Components

            Use TCP/IP to Establish Connectivity

 

   8% OSI MODEL

            Identify OSI Layers

           

12% NETWORK PROTOCOLS

            Describe and Use Network System Hardware and Software Components

            Switch Routers

 

12% TROUBLESHOOTING

            Maintain, Monitor and Troubleshoot Network Performance

 

10% COMPUTER HARDWARE

            Install and Configure Motherboards

            Identify and Explain Bus Types

            Install Memory Modules

 

10% COMPUTER SOFTWARE

            Use Support Computer Operating Systems

 

15% NETWORK HARDWARE

            Explain Basic Network Technologies

            Describe and Use Network System Hardware and Software

            Install and Configure Infrastructure Components

 

15% NETWORK SOFTWARE

            Use and Support Computer Operating Systems

 

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.

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You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE

FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

A Guide to Designing and Implementing LOCAL and WIDE AREA NETWORKS by Michael Palmer and Robert Bruce Sinclair, COURSE Technology (ISBN # 0-7600-1093-5)

 

Network + Guide to Networks, Fourth Edition COURSE Technology

Thompson Learning (ISBN # 0-619-21743-X)

 

The Complete Guide to Networking and Network +. Second Edition by Michael Graves,

Thomson/Delmar Learning (ISBN # 01-4180-1944-5)

 

UPGRADING and REPAIRING PCs Sixteenth Edition by Scott Mueller,

QUE (ISBN # 0-7897-3173-8)

 

UPGRADING and REPAIRING NETWORKS Third Edition by Terry Ogletree, QUE

(ISBN # 0-7897-2557-6)

 

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:

 

With a subnet mask of 255.255.255.248, which of the following would be a broadcast address?

 

            a.         212.124.30.33

*           b.         212.124.30.159

            c.         212.124.30.195

            d.         212.124.30.221

 

Of the following, which device would be used to typically extend the physical distance of a LAN?

 

            a.         bridge

            b.         hub

            c.         router

*           d.         repeater

* 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: 8/5/2009 - cas


MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #25 INFORMATION SUPPORT SERVICES & NETWORKING

 
PERFORMANCE EXAM
 
TIME ALLOWED: 4 ½ HOURS

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

25%     PART I: PEER-TO-PEER INSTALLATION

 

            CABLING TECHNIQUES    

            - Connect a RJ-45 UTP connector on each end of a CAT-5 CROSSOVER Cable using EIA/TIA standard

              color code.

 

            HARDWARE INSTALLATION

            - Connect and Configure a Printer on One Computer

 

            WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION

            - Install WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL on Two Computers.

 

PEER-TO-PEER CONFIGURATION

            - Configure both Computers in a PEER-TO-PEER Configuration.

            - Demonstrate File Sharing and access to printing on each Computer.

 

40%     PART II: WINDOWS 2003 SERVER INSTALLATION

 

WINDOWS 2003 SERVER INSTALLATION

            - Install WINDOWS 2003 SERVER on the Server PC.

            - Reconnect two PCs and Server PC USING a 4-Port Switch.

 

            WINDOWS 2003 SERVER – Active Directory

            - Configure the WINDOWS 2003 SERVER AND INSTALL ACTIVE DIRECTORY

                        On the WINDOWS 2003 SERVER:

·         Create and Share Folders

·         Create User Accounts

·         Set NTFS Permissions

·         Set Logon Hours

·         Map a Drive to a home folder

·         Add USERS into GROUPS

·         Have PCs join the SERVER Domain

 

35%     PART III: COMPUTER CONSTRUCTION

 

CONSTRUCT A WORKING COMPUTER

            - Install CPU, FAN and Memory Module on Motherboard

            - Install Motherboard into Case

            - Install Video Adapter and Drivers

            - Install Floppy Drive, Hard Drive and CD-Rom Drive into Case

            - Install Various Drivers as needed (i.e. Video, Audio, Lan etc.)

            - Install and Configure a Linksys Wireless Router and Wireless Adapter


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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 AND MATERIALS SUPPLIED

 

All tools and materials necessary to successfully complete this exam will be available at the exam site; however candidates have the option of bringing/using any of their own personal tools and/or equipment.

 

1.         Three (3) Computers with:

                         - Windows XP Professional & Windows 2003 Server

                         - (Installation Files Pre-loaded Bootable on Hard Drive)

2.         One (1) Printer and Parallel Cable

3.         Cable (CAT-5) and RJ-45 UTP Connectors

4.         Three (3) Network Cards (ALL INSTALLED ON THE THREE COMPUTERS)

5.         One (1) Switch and assorted lengths of UTP Cable

6.         One (1) Computer Case with Power Supply

                        One (1) Motherboard (System Board)

                        One (1) CPU (Microprocessor) with Fan (Cooler)

                        One (1) Linksys Wireless Router

                        One (1) Linksys Wireless Adapeter

                        Assorted RAM Memory Modules

                        One (1) Video Display Card (AGP or PCI-E))

                        One (1) Sata Hard Drive (80 to 160 Gbytes)

                        One (1) Combo DVD/DRW Drive

                        Assorted Cables (40/80-Pin IDE and 34-Pin) and various Peripheral Cards

7.         Assorted Hand Tools – Screwdriver, Crimper, Stipper, Diagonal Cutters, etc.

 

 

NO BOOKS OR WRITTEN MATERIALS WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE SHOP.

 

APPROPRIATE WORKING ATTIRE AND SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AND ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE.

 

CALCULATORS ARE ALLOWED AND WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE EXAM SITE.

 

You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

 

 

 

UPDATED: 10/27/2011