Standards in this Framework
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.1.1 | Demonstrate the proper use of safety devices based on industry regulations (L1) |
| 2.1.2 | Research the environmental impact of production based on industry standards (L1) |
| 2.1.3 | Research local, state, federal, and international regulations related to material handling (L1) |
| 2.1.4 | Demonstrate secure disposal of technology materials and data (L1) |
| 2.1.5 | Introduce Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) (L1) |
| 2.1.6 | Explain the relationship between organization and safety (L1) |
| 2.1.7 | Demonstrate an organized work environment (L1) |
| 2.1.8 | Demonstrate electrical safety (e.g., grounding, ESD [static]) (L1) |
| 2.2.2 | Demonstrate the use of common networking and repair tools (L1) |
| 2.2.4 | Discuss fire suppression systems, the purpose of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, and industry standards when dealing with the loss of power (L1) |
| 3.1.1 | Analyze legal issues in technology (L1) |
| 3.1.2 | Evaluate intellectual property laws (L1) |
| 3.1.3 | Explain differences between licensing, copyright, and infringement (L1) |
| 3.1.4 | Explain the differences between restricted content, prohibited or illegal content (L1) |
| 3.1.5 | Examine state, federal, and international regulations related to technology (e.g., legal holds, disposal methods, data retention, discoverability, data protection) (L1) |
| 3.2.1 | Analyze acceptable use policies (L1) |
| 3.2.3 | Explain data and privacy encryption issues related to using technology (L1) |
| 3.2.4 | Evaluate appropriate consent policies to monitoring various stakeholders (L1) |
| 3.2.5 | Explain appropriate data classification (L1) |
| 4.1.1 | Categorize system unit components (e.g., power supply connectors, motherboard characteristics, form factors, Central Processing Unit (CPU) features, memory module attributes, and expansion business types) (L1) |
| 4.1.2 | Use industry standard vocabulary to identify components (L1) |
| 4.2.1 | Select and install appropriate system unit components to meet customer specifications (L1) |
| 4.2.2 | Interpret BIOS/UEFI settings for basic hardware components (L1) |
| 4.2.3 | Configure the settings of basic hardware components (L1) |
| 4.2.4 | Troubleshoot basic hardware components and resolve issues (L1) |
| 4.3.1 | Categorize audio and video device components, connectors, and cables (L1) |
| 4.3.2 | Install appropriate sound and video cards to match specifications and end-user requirements (L1) |
| 4.4.1 | Identify external device components, connectors, and cables (L1) |
| 4.4.2 | Connect external devices using the appropriate connectors and cables (L1) |
| 4.4.3 | Manage device driver updates and roll back drivers (L1) |
| 4.4.5 | Install drivers for external devices (L1) |
| 5.1.1 | Use industry standard vocabulary in relation to operating systems (OS) (L1, L2) |
| 5.1.3 | Install and secure operating systems (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.1 | Explain various features and tools of operating systems (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.2 | Apply appropriate command line tools (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.4 | Configure Windows Update settings (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.5 | Configure local users and groups for a Windows networking system (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.6 | Configure User Access Control (UAC) (L1, L2) |
| 5.2.8 | Perform common preventive maintenance procedures using the appropriate Windows OS tools (L1, L2) |
| 5.3.3 | Develop a solution for a given discrepancy (L1, L2) |
| 5.4.1 | Identify common features and functionality of Mac OS, Chrome, and other Linux operating systems (L1, L2) |
| 5.4.2 | Set up and use client-side virtualization and introduce server virtualization topics (L1, L2) |
| 5.4.3 | Identify basic features of mobile operating systems (L1, L2) |
| 5.4.4 | Install and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and email (L1, L2) |
| 5.4.6 | Compare and contrast methods to secure mobile devices (L1, L2) |
| 5.6.1 | Identify basic cloud concepts (L1) |
| 6.1.2 | Implement the appropriate industry policy and procedures (L1, L2) |
| 6.1.3 | Compare and contrast the ports and protocols (HTTP – Hypertext Transfer Protocol, NetBIOS – Network Basic Input/Output System, SMTP – Simple Mail Transfer Protocol, TCP – Transmission Control Protocol, UDP – User Datagram Protocol, etc.) (L1, L2) |
| 6.2.2 | Explain modulation techniques (L1) |
| 6.2.4 | Demonstrate addressing and subnetting techniques (L1) |
| 6.2.9 | Describe wavelength (L1) |
| 6.2.10 | Apply transmission control protocol/internet protocol (TCP/IP) suite (TCP, UDP, ICMP – internet control message protocol) (L1) |
| 6.3.4 | Determine proper airflow for optimal performance (L1, L2) |
| 6.3.5 | Utilize correct rack systems for location and operation (L1) |
| 6.3.7 | Develop a plan to monitor rack security and environmental conditions (L1) |
| 8.5.1 | Install software and hardware patches and updates (OS, critical, non-critical, etc.) (L1) |
| 8.5.3 | Recognize the difference between feature releases/security updates (L1) |
| 9.1.2 | Write a set of principles, rules, and practices to provide guidance and direction (L1) |
| 10.2.3 | Discover the common types of cyber threat actors, including Cybercriminals, AttentionSeekers, Script Kiddies, Hacktivists, and Nation States (L1) |
| 10.2.4 | Explain and summarize the common cybersecurity attacks, including the preferred tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPS) of threat actors (L1) |
| 10.2.5 | Examine and summarize the targets of cyber threat actors, including governments, military agencies, non-profits, and businesses across sectors including retail, legal, energy, healthcare, technology, entertainment, and telecommunications (L1) |
| 10.3.4 | Identify encryption methods and demonstrate tools to decipher encrypted data (L1) |
| 11.1.3 | Explain the role of ethics as it relates to security and emerging technologies (L1) |
