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Install a wall field
Assessment Strategies
building a custom wall field for assembly in the field
Criteria
the wall field meets all requirements of the written plan
the wall field parts are adaquately spaced
the wall field is standards compliant
the wall field uses proper cable management according to manufacturers listing and labeling
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Prepare enclosures for installation
Assessment Strategies
by designing a standards compliant enclosure installation plan
Criteria
enclosure plan includes an inventory list
enclosure plan addresses manufacturer lead time
enclosure plan addresses accessibility concerns
enclosure plan addresses lifting and rigging
enclosure plan addresses grounding and bonding
enclosure plan incorporates media entrance
enclosure plan incorporates personnel egress
enclosure plan specifies securing anchoring methods
enclosure plan addresses environmental concerns
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Navigate computer software applications
Assessment Strategies
by creating a spread sheet
setting up certification test equipment to match a given test requirement
Criteria
apprentice programs certification test equipment
test equipment produces a standards compliant test report
apprentice formats cells in a spread sheet
spread sheet includes summing functions by row
spread sheet includes summing functions by column
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Terminate multi-media conductors
Assessment Strategies
writing up a description that tells how the code and standards apply to the connector being terminated
terminating connectors in the lab
Criteria
written description includes a list of the equipment and supplies
written description tells exactly how and why the telephony tools are applied
written description includes what performance standards are applicable to the termination
the termination has proper fit
the termination functions according to the performance standard
the termination is secure
the termination is aligned properly
the termination is configured according the media and devices being connected
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Use certification test equipment
Assessment Strategies
testing sub-standard installations
Criteria
learner connects equipment according to manufacturers specifications
learner can access menus and sub menus
learner can navigate menus and sub menus
learner can manipulate the Man Machine Interface (MMI)
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Evaluate security systems
Assessment Strategies
wire a simulated signaling circuit
Criteria
signaling circuit is low energy (24 votls or less)
signaling circuit performs as designed
system evaluation includes description of common troubleshooting
system evaluation includes description of installation guidelines
system evaluation includes description of system programming