2009/2010 Student Competency Record
Computer Information Systems, Advanced
6613 - 36 weeks
2009-2010
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Stone Bridge High School
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Traditional letter or numerical grades do not provide adequate documentation of student achievement in
competency-based education; therefore, the Virginia Standards for CBE require a recording system to
provide information about competencies achieved to employer, student-employee, and teacher. The
Student Competency Record provides a means for keeping track of student progress. Ratings are
assigned by the teacher for classroom competency achievement and by the teacher-coordinator in
conjunction with the training sponsor when competence is evaluated on the job.
Tasks/competencies designated by bullets in the left-hand column are considered essential statewide and
are required of all students. In some courses, all tasks/competencies have been identified as essential.
Tasks/competencies without bullets are considered optional; they and/or additional tasks/competencies
may be taught at the discretion of the school division. Tasks/competencies marked with an asterisk (*)
are considered sensitive, and teachers should obtain approval by the school division before teaching
them.
Note: Students with and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or an Individualized Student
Alternative Education Plan (ISAEP) will be rated, using the following scale, only on the
competencies identified in their IEP or ISAEP.
Students will be expected to achieve a satisfactory rating (one of the three highest marks) on the
Student Competency Record (SCR) rating scale on at least 80% of the required (essential) competencies
in a CTE course.
...RATING SCALE...
1 - Can teach others
2 - Can perform without supervision
3 - Can perform with limited supervision
4 - Can perform with supervision
5 - Cannot perform
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Implementing Virginia's CTE Course Requirements
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Demonstrate Virginia's Workplace Readiness Skills in course
activities.
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Apply Virginia's All Aspects of Industry elements in course
activities.
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Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with
acceptable use standards.
Participating in the Student Organization
004
Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
005
Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the
student organization as a student and in professional/civic
organizations as an adult.
006
Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student
organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
Using Advanced Word Processing Functions
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Evaluate a variety of word processing programs for features and
functions.
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Create documents using merge functions.
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Produce multi-page documents incorporating tables, templates,
macros, style sheets, and other advanced word processing
functions.
010
Create a professional document (e.g., brochure, annual report,
newsletter, catalog) demonstrating established principles of layout
design in desktop publishing.
011
Import text and graphics from other sources (e.g., Internet, CDROM, scanner, digital camera, and other files).
012
Integrate a variety of software applications into a word processing
document.
Using Advanced Spreadsheet Functions
013
Evaluate and compare a variety of spreadsheet programs for
features and functions.
014
Create spreadsheet using advanced formatting features and
graphics.
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Use advanced formulas and functions (e.g., @pmt, @pv,
@vlookup).
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Use advanced tools (e.g., scenarios, auditing, pivot table reports,
object linking and embedding).
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Create and reformat complex graphs.
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Analyze, interpret, and present data.
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Sort and filter spreadsheet data.
020
Import and export data to and from a spreadsheet.
Using Advanced Database Functions
021
Evaluate and compare a variety of database programs for features
and functions.
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Plan, design, and create a database file with advanced features.
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Sort/index a database.
Generate customized reports, using advanced formatting features
and graphics.
Create and conduct advanced queries to access information.
Import and export data to and from a database.
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Enhancing Multimedia Presentations
027
Research and organize information for an original multimedia
presentation.
028
Plan and build multimedia presentations, using advanced features.
029
Produce templates to be used for presentations.
030
Enhance multimedia presentation layout, according to principles of
effective design.
031
Enhance a multimedia presentation with features (e.g., color,
transitions, timing, backgrounds, graphics, charts, graphs).
032
Enhance a multimedia presentation, using customized options (e.g.,
original artwork, organizational charts, tables).
033
Investigate the concept of streaming as it relates to audio, video,
and multimedia.
034
Incorporate visual elements (e.g., scanned images, digital
photography, video images, streaming, downloadable images from
the Internet).
035
Incorporate audio elements (e.g. music and voice sounds, digital
audio [.wav] files, streaming, MIDI interface files).
036
Integrate a variety of software applications into a multimedia
presentation.
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Proofread and edit multimedia presentations.
038
Create handouts and other visuals (e.g., transparencies, speaker's
notes, outline, CD/DVD, memory key).
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Deliver a multimedia presentation, according to the principles of
effective communication.
040
Critique the clarity and effectiveness of advanced multimedia
presentations.
Producing Desktop Published Documents for Print and Electronic Distribution
041
Gather/compose (in exportable format) documents and graphics for
use in designing various desktop publishing applications such as
flyers, brochures, and newsletters.
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Determine appropriate desktop publishing products based upon the
purpose of the publication, intended audience, output format, and
time and cost constraints.
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Apply principles of design, layout, and typography.
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Design a layout for ease of readability and attractiveness (e.g.,
white space, column position and spacing, page margins, graphic
text placements).
Enhance appearance of document using desktop features (e.g.,
graphic boxes, lines, illustrations, images).
Create templates or master pages.
Create a variety of multi-page and multi-column documents in a
format appropriate for electronic distribution.
Demonstrate use of keyboard shortcuts.
Incorporate original/imported text, graphics, tables, charts, and
audio/visual elements from a variety of sources.
Convert a document to electronic format (e.g., PDF files,
professional layout).
Designing and Producing Web Pages
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Evaluate the various methods of Web page creation (e.g.,
integrated software packages, Web design software, Internet
browsers, programming languages).
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Research and organize information for a Web site.
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Compare the features and functions associated with the Internet,
intranets, and extranets.
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Plan and create a Web site applying design features (e.g., ruled
lines, lists, headings, backgrounds, frames, tables).
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Apply Web page design features (e.g., ruled lines, lists, headings,
background, frames, tables).
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Create hypertext links to other pages or sites.
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Proofread, edit, and test a Web site for functionality.
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Critique a Web site according to accepted Web design principles.
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Develop a plan for posting, updating, and maintaining a Web site.
060
Describe various methods of publicizing and promoting a new Web
site.
Maintaining, Managing, and Troubleshooting Systems
061
Evaluate workstations, equipment, software, and supplies for
design, layout, and purchase.
062
Maintain and upgrade workstations, equipment, software, and
supplies.
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Analyze software problems to obtain assistance via electronic and
hard-copy references and documentation.
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Troubleshoot hardware problems (e.g., proper connections,
scanner, printer, speakers, zip drives).
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Explore tools (e.g., defragmenter, file compression, scan disk,
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diagnostic) to manage the operating system.
Demonstrate (or explain) how to install software and customize
defaults.
Backup/restore programs and data files.
Investigate advanced desktop configuration techniques (e.g.,
control panel).
Scan disks for virus detection, and disinfect as needed.
Install peripherals (e.g., zip drive, scanner, digital camera, fax
machine, modem).
Comply with safety and ergonomic precautions associated with
computer use.
Compare operating systems (e.g., Windows, Unix, Linux).
Investigate security issues related to Internet technology (e.g.,
virus, firewalls, spam, system backup, passwords, wireless, data
encryption).
Explore image/document management systems used in the business
community.
Executing Networking Activities
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Identify types of local area networks.
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Connect components of a local area network.
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Identify file structures on networks (e.g., folders, subfolders).
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Identify topologies, transmission media, and cabling.
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Use a local area network.
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Download software/files to a specific workstation.
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Generate protocol files on a network workstation.
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Identify basic network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, FTP, Voice over
IP).
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Explain the importance of network security (e.g., ethics, rights).
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Troubleshoot network problems (e.g., understanding network
diagnostic tools).
Implementing Programming Activities
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Enter, run, and debug a program.
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Code an application program using arithmetic functions.
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Code an application program using embedded data.
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Improve appearance of printed reports.
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Design interactive programs.
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Write programs to summarize data.
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Write programs to subtotal and group print.
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Write modular programs.
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Write programs using controlled loops.
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Implement tables.
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Code an application program using sort routine.
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Code an application program to display graphic scene.
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Explore the characteristics and uses of artificial intelligence and
expert systems.
Exploring Legal and Ethical Issues
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Comply with copyright and patent laws pertaining to scanned
images and documents, electronic clip art, recorded sounds,
recorded and scanned photography, trademarks, and other elements
adapted for use in desktop publishing, multimedia, and Web
documents.
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Analyze situations where scanned/digitized audiovisual elements,
documents, and electronic graphs may be used legally but are
ethically questionable.
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Comply with policies regarding acceptable use of technology.
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Investigate computer crime and privacy issues related to Internet
technology.
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Apply concepts of security, integrity, courtesy, and confidentiality
related to information and communication systems.
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Investigate the design of Web sites for accessibility and
accommodation of special needs (i.e., Americans with Disabilities
Act, multilingual).
Preparing for Industry Certification
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Describe the process and requirements for obtaining industry
certifications related to the Advanced Computer Information
Systems course.
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Identify testing skills/strategies for a certification examination.
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Demonstrate ability to successfully complete selected practice
examinations (e.g., practice questions similar to those on
certification exams).
Developing Employability Skills
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Explore domestic and international job opportunities (using the
Internet, newspapers, and other sources).
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Update résumé.
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Add representative work samples to portfolio, including résumé
format suitable for online posting.
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Use electronic sources to research a company in preparation for a
job interview.
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Participate in a mock interview.
Compose an interview follow-up letter.
Identify criteria for evaluating self-performance.
Prepare a letter of resignation.
Explore purposes and options for life-long learning.
Investigate new and emerging technological trends in the
workplace (e.g., video/teleconferencing, workgroup computing,
telecommuting, virtual office, voice recognition, electronic
calendars and task lists).
Identify potential employment barriers for nontraditional groups
and ways to overcome the barriers.
Locally Developed Tasks/Competencies
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