Texas Principles of Information Technology
66 Standards
130.302.1A
identify and demonstrate work behaviors and qualities that enhance employability and job advancement such as regular attendance, attention to proper attire, maintenance of a clean and safe work environment, pride in work, flexibility, and initiative
130.302.1B
employ effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills
130.302.1C
employ effective reading and writing skills
130.302.1D
solve problems and think critically
130.302.1E
demonstrate leadership skills and function effectively as a team member
130.302.1F
identify and implement proper safety procedures
130.302.1G
demonstrate planning and time-management skills such as storyboarding and project management, including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing a project
130.302.2A
identify job opportunities and accompanying job duties and tasks
130.302.2B
research careers of personal interest along with the education, job skills, and experience required to achieve personal career goals
130.302.2C
describe the functions of resumes and portfolios
130.302.3A
identify and describe functions of various evolving and emerging technologies
130.302.3B
send and receive text information and file attachments using electronic methods such as email, electronic bulletin boards, and instant message services
130.302.3C
demonstrate effective Internet search strategies, including keywords and Boolean logic, using various available search engines
130.302.3D
identify the various components of a Uniform Resource Locator;
130.302.3E
demonstrate ability to effectively test acquired information from the Internet for accuracy, relevance, and validity
130.302.3F
explain issues concerning computer-based threats such as computer viruses, malware, and hacking
130.302.3G
explain issues concerning Internet safety such as identity theft, online predators, cyber-bullying, and phishing
130.302.4A
identify major hardware components and their functions
130.302.4B
use available reference tools as appropriate
130.302.4C
connect and use a variety of peripheral devices such as mouse, keyboard, microphone, digital camera, and printer.
130.302.5A
differentiate between systems and application software
130.302.5B
identify and explain major operating system fundamentals and components such as disk operations, graphical user interface components, and hardware drivers
130.302.5C
explain the purpose of file types across software products
130.302.5D
demonstrate use of computer numbering systems and internal data representation such as identifying the hexadecimal value of a color
130.302.5E
compare and contrast open source and proprietary software
130.302.5F
explain use of system management tools
130.302.5G
apply proper file management techniques such as creating, naming, organizing, copying, moving, and deleting files
130.302.5H
use appropriate file protection and security
130.302.5I
explain the process for discovering, quarantining, and removing viruses from a computer system.
130.302.6A
identify hardware associated with telecommunications and data networking such as servers, routers, switches, and network connectors
130.302.6B
identify and describe various types of networks such as peer-to-peer, local area networks, wide area networks, wireless, and Ethernet
130.302.6C
identify functions of network operating systems
130.302.6D
explain troubleshooting techniques for various network connection issues
130.302.7A
identify the terminology associated with word-processing software
130.302.7B
edit a variety of text documents using functions such as pagination, appropriate white space, tab settings, and font style, size, and color
130.302.7C
create professional documents such as memorandums, technical manuals, or proposals using advanced word-processing features
130.302.8A
identify the terminology associated with spreadsheet software
130.302.8B
use numerical content to perform mathematical calculations
130.302.8C
use student-created and preprogrammed functions to produce documents such as budget, payroll, statistical tables, and personal checkbook register
130.302.8D
identify, generate, and describe the function of comma separated value files
130.302.8E
create and analyze spreadsheets incorporating advanced features such as lookup tables, nested IF statements, subtotals, cell protection conditional formatting, charts, and graphs
130.302.8F
perform sorting, searching, and data filtering in documents
130.302.9A
identify the function of compilers and interpreters
130.302.9B
explain the difference between the operation of compilers and interpreters
130.302.9C
identify various computer languages and how the languages are used in software development
130.302.9D
recognize data representation in software development such as string, numeric, character, integer, and date;
130.302.9E
identify and explain the concept of algorithms
130.302.9F
describe the flow of a structured algorithm, including linear and iterative instructions such as using a flow chart
130.302.10A
identify the terminology associated with database software and database functions
130.302.10B
explore the application of databases
130.302.10C
identify and explain the purpose and elements of a query language
130.302.10D
identify and explain the purpose of fields and records
130.302.10E
describe the process of constructing a query, including multiple search parameters
130.302.11A
identify the terminology and functions of presentation software
130.302.11B
create, save, edit, and produce presentations incorporating advanced features such as links, hyperlinks, audio, and graphics
130.302.12A
identify the terminology associated with web page development and interactive media
130.302.12B
identify and explain design elements such as typeface, color, shape, texture, space, and form
130.302.12C
identify and explain design principles such as unity, harmony, balance, scale, and contrast
130.302.12D
identify and explain common elements of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) such as tags, stylesheets, and hyperlinks
130.302.12E
create a web page containing links, graphics, and text using appropriate design principles
130.302.13A
explain and demonstrate ethical use of technology and online resources
130.302.13B
adhere to intellectual property laws
130.302.13C
explain the concept of intellectual property laws, including copyright, trademarks, and patents and consequences of violating each type of law
130.302.13D
examine the consequences of plagiarism
130.302.13E
identify and explain unethical practices such as hacking, online piracy, and data vandalism
130.302.13F
demonstrate ethical use of online resources, including citation of source