MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 41 – ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
WRITTEN EXAM -100 QUESTIONS
TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
18% Fundamentals of Engineering
5% Instrumentation & Process Control
10% Communications in Engineering
20% Engineering Physics
10% Electronic Principles
9% Robotics & Automation Principles
13% Principles of Manufacturing Processes
10% Engineering Technology Related Mathematics and Science
5% Safety & Work Ethics
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK 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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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
Computer Numerical Control Simplified by Mike Fitzpatrick
Glenco/McGraw-Hill
Digital Electronics by James Bignell and Robert Donovan
Delmar
Digital Fundamentals by Thomas Floyd
Prentice Hall
Electrical Engineering Handbook by CRC Press
CRC Press & IEEE Press
Electricity & Electronics by H.H. Gerrish, W.E. Dugger, Jr. and R. M. Roberts
Goodheart-Wilcox
Industrial Materials by Larry Helsel and Peter Liu
Goodheart-Wilcox
Industrial Robotics & Automation by Heathkit Educational Systems
Heath Company
Instrumentation by Franklyn W. Kirk and Nicholas R. Rimboi
American Technical Publishers, Inc
Introduction to Engineering by Paul H. Wright
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Introduction to Statistical Quality Control by Douglas C. Montgomery
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Robot Technology Fundamentals by James G. Keramas
Delmar
Robotics Technology by J. W. Masterson, R.L.Towers and S. W. Fardo
Goodheart-Wilcox
The Integrated Circuits Catalog for Design Engineers by Texas Instruments Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
The Science and Engineering of Materials by Donald Askeland
PWS Publishing Company
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
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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:
Given vector A of 100 N and vector B of 80 N as shown in the diagram below, find the magnitude and direction of the resultant vector.
* a. 105 N at 760 North of the X-axis
b. 105 N at 140 North of the X-axis
c. 178 N at 760 North of the X-axis
d. 178 N at 140 North of the X-axis
An electric motor drawing 10 amps at 225 volts produces a torque of 3.6 N-m at 3600 rpm.
What is the efficiency of this motor?
a. 3%
b. 6%
c. 30%
* d. 60%
* 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: 3-2011 cas
MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 41 – ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
40% Subtest 1 – Reverse Engineering
· Prepare a Technical Presentation Board for Given Disassembled Device
· Initiate Improvements on an Existing Device
· Communicate Through Sketching
· Articulate Functionality of Improvements
Candidates must complete Subtest 1: Reverse Engineering and choose any two of following Subtests:
30 % Subtest 2 – Digital Electronics
· Develop Boolean Expressions
· Simplify Boolean Expressions
· Generate Boolean Circuits
· Breadboard and Test Circuits
30% Subtest 3 – Manufacturing/Machining
· Manually Machine a Part according to Given Specifications using a Lathe and Vertical Mill
· Perform a Stress Analysis on a Given Part using Structural Analyzer 1000, by Advanced Manufacturing Techniques, Inc.
30% Subtest 4 – Technical Drafting – CADD
· Create a CAD Drawing of a Given Part**
· Create a Three-dimensional Model using Appropriate Computer Software
30% Subtest 5 – Robotics and Automation
· Identify and Hard-Wire Sensors**
· Prepare a Robotic Workcell for Programming
**You must notify Lisa Boyd at (978) 441-4946 or lboyd@gltech.org no later than two weeks prior to the exam date to indicate which TWO Subtest Areas you wish to participate in.
**NOTE: If you will be participating in Subtest 4: Technical Drafting – CADD, you will be allowed the use of your personal computer for this Subtest ONLY. If you plan to bring your own personal computer with loaded CADD software, you need to inform Lisa Boyd. **Inventor 2011 CADD Software will be available for completion of Subtest 4: Technical Drafting-CADD provided you do not bring you own computer with CADD software already loaded.
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.
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**NOTE: For Subtest 5, a Scorbot IV Robotic Workcell will be utilized. Other Robotic manipulators and related peripherals could be considered upon request from the candidates. Candidates interested on making arrangements for using alternate systems must notify Lisa Boyd at (978) 441-4946 or lboyd@gltech.org no later than 2 weeks prior to the exam date to indicate their choice.
BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (CANDIDATE MUST SUPPLY):
Personal Protective Safety Glasses
Calculator
Pens/Pencils
ADDITIONAL LAB EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.
NO BOOKS OR NOTES WILL BE ALLOWED
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMANCE EXAM CANDIDATES:
Computer Numerical Control Simplified by Mike Fitzpatrick
Glenco/McGraw-Hill
Digital Electronics by James Bignell and Robert Donovan
Delmar
Digital Fundamentals by Thomas Floyd
Prentice Hall
Electrical Engineering Handbook by CRC Press
CRC Press & IEEE Press
Electricity & Electronics by H.H. Gerrish, W.E. Dugger, Jr. and R. M. Roberts
Goodheart-Wilcox
Industrial Materials by Larry Helsel and Peter Liu
Goodheart-Wilcox
Industrial Robotics & Automation by Heathkit Educational Systems
Heath Company
Instrumentation by Franklyn W. Kirk and Nicholas R. Rimboi
American Technical Publishers, Inc
Introduction to Engineering by Paul H. Wright
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Introduction to Statistical Quality Control by Douglas C. Montgomery
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Robot Technology Fundamentals by James G. Keramas
Delmar
Robotics Technology by J. W. Masterson, R.L.Towers and S. W. Fardo
Goodheart-Wilcox
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The Integrated Circuits Catalog for Design Engineers by Texas Instruments Inc.
Texas Instruments Inc.
The Science and Engineering of Materials by Donald Askeland
PWS Publishing Company
Safety Orientation NCCER, Person Prentice Hall
www.osha.gov Go to Regulations, select sections:
1910.1200 - Hazard Communication
1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
UPDATED: 10/27/2011