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Analyze home/building automation systems
Assessment Strategies
automating a facility entrance
Criteria
learner wires in two inputs
learner wires in four outputs
learner configures the inputs and outputs according to provided specifications
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Evaluate sound and video systems
Assessment Strategies
programing a two camera endless video system
setting up a multimedia system
Criteria
learner plans a simulated audio video system
learner installs a simulated audio video system
media system complies with applicable standards
media system complies with the NEC code
media system displays picture
media system has automated control over the sound
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Analyze fire alarm codes and standards
Assessment Strategies
troubleshooting a two and four wire fire alarm system
Criteria
two-wire and four-wire system complies with NFPA 72
two-wire and four-wire system complies with NFPA 70
learner explains the difference between the two-wire and four-wire system
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Analyze telephone system installations
Assessment Strategies
completing case studies
Criteria
learner describe how listing and labeling affects an installation
learner acknowledges the lead time required for programming a telephone system
learner can apply a gant chart to a phone system installation
learner accounts for cut-over procedures
learner accounts for hot-site backups
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Conduct performance acceptance procedures
Assessment Strategies
in the lab
by certifying cables
Criteria
learner tests for near-end cross talk
learner tests for continuity
learner tests for length
learner tests for attenuation measured in db
learner tests for delay
learner tests for delay skew
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Troubleshoot common tele/data communication system faults
Assessment Strategies
applying troubleshooting procedures
using common low energy system tools
troubleshooting a fault in a system
Criteria
learner explains the operation of the system before proceeding
learner ascertains exactly how the system is currently working
learner generates a list or theory of probable faults
learner isolates the exact cause of the problem
learner repairs the problem
learner tests the repair to verify proper operation
learner documents the work performed