Study Guide
Overview and Test Objectives
Field 087: Industrial Technology
Test Overview
| Format | Computer-based test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Number of Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Time | 2 hours 30 minutes* |
| Passing Score | 220 |
*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial
Test Objectives
| Subarea | Range of Objectives | Approximate Percentage of Questions on Test | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Industrial Technology Fundamentals | 001–009 | 33% |
| 2 | Power, Energy, and Transportation | 010–014 | 18% |
| 3 | Manufacturing | 015–017 | 13% |
| 4 | Construction | 018–020 | 13% |
| 5 | Communication | 021–026 | 23% |
Hover over each subarea for details of subtest content or see table above.
Sub area 1 33%, Sub area 2 18%, Sub area 3 13%, Sub area 4 13%, and Sub area 5 23%.
Subarea 1—INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
Objective 001—Understand the design process.
Includes:
- identifying components of the design process
- recognizing the design process as a problem-solving strategy
- applying design principles to solve problems
- employing critical-thinking skills to evaluate alternative solutions to technological problems
- demonstrating knowledge of tools and materials used in the design process
Objective 002—Understand systems and the interrelationships between industry, society, and other fields of study.
Includes:
- analyzing a system in terms of its components
- recognizing the interrelationships among integrated systems (e.g., communication, manufacturing, power and energy)
- evaluating procedures for monitoring and controlling systems
- analyzing the connections between science and technology
- demonstrating an understanding of the effects of technology on society
Objective 003—Apply principles of technical reading and writing.
Includes:
- reading and interpreting charts, graphs, and flowcharts
- understanding symbols and dimensioning
- interpreting technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, electrical schematics)
- interpreting information from manuals and other references
- applying principles of technical writing
Objective 004—Understand applications of science and mathematics in industry.
Includes:
- performing basic calculations and unit conversions
- calculating areas, volumes, and surface area
- applying units of linear measure
- using fundamental formulas (e.g., calculating board feet)
- understanding basic statistics
- applying fundamental principles of physics and other sciences
Objective 005—Understand principles of measuring, marking, and layout.
Includes:
- understanding procedures for measuring, marking, and layout using various materials
- using measuring devices, scales, awls, center punches, surface gauges, squares, dividers, and other measuring, marking, and layout tools
Objective 006—Understand applications and operating procedures for hand and power tools.
Includes:
- selecting the appropriate tool for a given application
- recognizing proper maintenance and safety practices for various tools
- describing uses and operating procedures for commonly used hand and power tools (e.g., saws, sanders, chisels, routers, lathes, drills)
Objective 007—Understand properties of various materials and how these properties relate to a material's workability.
Includes:
- recognizing the properties (e.g., hardness, density, strength) of various materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics, composites)
- understanding the relationship between a material's properties and its workability (e.g., feed and speed)
- applying principles for cutting, forming, fastening, and finishing various materials
Objective 008—Understand health and safety requirements in industry.
Includes:
- identifying principles of ergonomics and human dynamics in the design of systems, work methods, and work environments
- recognizing principles of hazard avoidance
- applying safety principles for the handling and storage of materials
- recognizing potential hazards related to manufacturing and construction procedures and equipment operation
Objective 009—Understand the nature of careers in industry and principles of employability skills.
Includes:
- identifying different types of careers in industry
- describing the requirements for various jobs
- understanding career planning
- identifying important employability skills and traits (e.g., personal responsibility, honesty, ability to work in teams)
- describing job-seeking skills (e.g., job research, résumé writing, interviewing skills)
Subarea 2—POWER, ENERGY, AND TRANSPORTATION
Objective 010—Understand basic principles of electricity and electronics.
Includes:
- applying terms (e.g., volt, ampere, ohm) and concepts (e.g., capacitance, resistance, impedance) used in electricity and electronics
- analyzing components and properties of DC and AC circuits
- comparing and contrasting digital and analog circuits
Objective 011—Understand the production, transmission, and control of power and energy.
Includes:
- understanding devices for converting energy
- describing the operation of an electric generator or electric motor
- analyzing electrical power generation systems (e.g., coal, hydroelectric, nuclear)
- analyzing methods for transmitting mechanical energy and electrical energy
- identifying devices for storing energy
- analyzing the use of energy in devices
Objective 012—Understand basic principles, processes, procedures, and resources used in transportation.
Includes:
- classifying and analyzing types of transportation systems (e.g., land, atmospheric, marine, space)
- demonstrating knowledge of power sources in transportation media
- applying technical and scientific principles related to control, guidance, propulsion, and energy storage
- analyzing a given transportation situation to determine appropriate applications or modifications of transportation technologies
- identifying properties and uses of materials used in transportation systems
- describing characteristics and applications of tools and test equipment used in transportation technology
- selecting an appropriate tool for a given task
- understanding the safe and proper use of tools and equipment used in transportation systems
Objective 013—Understand principles of motors and engines.
Includes:
- analyzing the fundamental principles and operation of motors and engines
- analyzing motor and engine systems
- trouble-shooting and maintaining motors and engines
- applying trouble-shooting techniques and procedures for automotive systems (e.g., fuel, electrical)
- applying procedures for service and maintenance
- understanding the safe and proper use of tools and equipment
Objective 014—Understand the structure and function of transportation industries.
Includes:
- identifying types of transportation industries
- recognizing the effects of transportation industries on the economy
- demonstrating a knowledge of federal and state regulations on the transportation industry
- analyzing the environmental impacts of transportation technology
- analyzing the movement of goods, people, services, and information
Subarea 3—MANUFACTURING
Objective 015—Understand basic principles of manufacturing.
Includes:
- understanding procedures for developing a product (e.g., research and development, prototypes)
- applying principles for marketing and servicing products in both local and global markets
Objective 016—Understand the materials, tools, and resources used in manufacturing.
Includes:
- identifying, analyzing, and utilizing properties of materials (e.g., woods, metals, plastics, composites)
- applying criteria for selecting an appropriate material for a given purpose
- applying criteria for the selection and safe operation of tools and equipment used in manufacturing
Objective 017—Understand processes and procedures used in manufacturing.
Includes:
- utilizing equipment, processes, and procedures for casting and molding, forming, separating, conditioning, assembling, and finishing materials and products
- evaluating the role of automation in manufacturing (e.g., robotics, computer-aided manufacturing)
- applying and analyzing quality control procedures (e.g., statistical product control)
Subarea 4—CONSTRUCTION
Objective 018—Understand basic principles of construction.
Includes:
- applying criteria for site selection
- reading blueprints
- recognizing and accessing building codes
- applying procedures for constructing foundations, floors, walls, roofs, and other systems
- understanding the environmental impacts of construction projects
- applying scheduling procedures for various construction activities
Objective 019—Understand materials, tools, and resources used in construction.
Includes:
- understanding properties and dimensions of various construction materials (e.g., wood, glass, steel, concrete, masonry)
- understanding devices and methods for fastening and bonding construction materials
- selecting appropriate tools or equipment for various construction activities
- understanding the safe and proper use of hand and power tools
Objective 020—Understand processes and procedures used in construction.
Includes:
- demonstrating knowledge of terms related to structural components (e.g., studs, sheets, joists, trusses)
- applying basic knowledge of rough and finish assembly (e.g., framing, drywalling, installing flooring)
Subarea 5—COMMUNICATION
Objective 021—Understand principles of sketching.
Includes:
- selecting and using sketching materials
- understanding types and uses of lines
- describing methods for sketching different shapes
- applying principles of estimation and proportion
- understanding views, projections, and functions of sketches
Objective 022—Understand principles of technical drawing.
Includes:
- selecting and using technical drawing tools and materials
- applying technical drawing conventions (e.g., dimensioning, lettering, lines, symbols)
- using various scales
- understanding views (e.g., sections, auxiliaries)
- applying technical drawing principles in industry
Objective 023—Understand basic principles, processes, and procedures used in electronic communication.
Includes:
- demonstrating a knowledge of computers and computer software
- analyzing principles and uses of electronic and telecommunication systems (e.g., television, telephone, satellite systems, computer networks)
Objective 024—Understand principles of computer-aided drawing and design.
Includes:
- understanding the use of coordinate systems
- applying basic CAD functions (e.g., snapping lines)
- describing the functions and applications of input and output devices
- understanding storage and retrieval systems
- utilizing menu tools
- applying CAD technology to solve problems
Objective 025—Understand basic principles of graphic arts.
Includes:
- identifying elements of graphic design (e.g., line, color, layout)
- identifying tools and materials used in graphic arts
- analyzing equipment and processes used in photography
- understanding basic processes used in desktop publishing
- analyzing the characteristics of various printing and imaging processes
Objective 026—Understand the basic characteristics, components, and functions of computers and computer systems.
Includes:
- identifying the characteristics and functions of computer components (e.g., input and output devices, storage and memory devices)
- understanding the types and applications of computer software
- recognizing the types and characteristics of networks (e.g., LANs, WANs)
- understanding the characteristics and uses of the Internet and World Wide Web
- using computer technology to solve problems