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Perform basic computer operations
Assessment Strategies
by performing basic computer functions
Criteria
apprentice creates new folders
apprentice moves specified files into a new folder
apprentice moves a folder into a specified directory
apprentice deletes a folder as directed
apprentice deletes specified files
apprentice restores all deleted files
apprentice renames a file as directed
apprentice renames a folder as directed
apprentice finds a specified file
apprentice starts the RS-Logic software
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Illustrate the function of each major component of a Programmable Logic Controller
Assessment Strategies
by creating a drawing with written explanations for each major component of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
Criteria
written explanation describes the function of each PLC component to 100% accuracy
written explanation summarizes the various types of processor memory modules
drawing shows each major external component of a PLC
drawing clearly labels each major external component of a PLC
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Differentiate numbering systems used with Programmable Logic Controllers
Assessment Strategies
by creating a numbering system matrix
Criteria
the matrix shows the different numbering systems down the vertical axis (include at least binary, octal, hexadecimal)
the matrix shows these headings on the horizontal axis: definition, examples of use, advantages, disadvantages
apprentice has each intersection on the matrix filled in
apprentice has information at each intersection that is 100% accurate
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Define the fundamental logic gates used with Programmable Logic Controllers
Assessment Strategies
by making an electronic presentation that presents the fundamentals of logic gates
(actual class presentation is optional but creating the presentation is mandatory)
Criteria
CONTENT
presentation includes a clear introduction to logic gates
presentation slides present logic gate theory in a logical flow
presentation slides defines AND, OR, and NOT logic functions and concepts
presentation slides clearly presents elementary programs based on logic gate functions
SLIDE SHOW
presentation includes a minimum of 12 slides
presentation has a professional look with an overall graphic theme
presentation fonts and transitions are consistent from slide to slide