PAGE 86 • 2024 STATE TECHNICAL STANDARDS SERIES: OCCUPATIONAL SUPPORT TRADES B CONTEST: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE CONTEST: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE Series Director: KATIE CUNNINGHAM • 508-529-7758 EXT. 2012 • [email protected] Competition: Blackstone - IT Shop Room 011 with Event Manager: Scott Soucy REQUIREMENTS AND SCOPE OF CONTEST Advisors will be sent log-on information for the Learning Management System Learning Management System, which will be open on April 10. Contestants must submit an electronic copy of their resumé to the LMS LMS by April 22, by 5:00pm. Clothing Requirements: avoid a clothing penalty Black dress pants NO jeans or leggings Black shoes, no heels NO sneakers White polo shirt, or official SkillsUSA polo shown NO cell phones or SmartWatches allowed Tool Requirements: Contestants must submit online a one-page type-written resume, failure to do so will result in a 50-point penalty 1. Supplied by the technical committee: All materials, schematics and equipment required for the contest. Internet whitepaper documents or Internet research documents are not permitted. If determined by the committee such documentation is required for the module, the technical committee will supply it. 2. Supplied by the contestant: a. Pencils b. Basic hand tools suited for accessibility to a device, such as screwdrivers, needle-nose pliers, etc. c. Anti-static wrist strap with alligator clip end. Straps must be in proper working order. d. Digital multi-meter e. Contestants may bring diagnostic software with proof of ownership such as original disk or original software license, proof of payment of shareware license fee, or proof of software released into public domain (freeware) f. Contestants may use standard technical data reference books such as those that include BIOS codes, HDD parameters, etc. Books normally used as a classroom text will not be permitted g. Contestants may use malware detection and removal software with proof of ownership, as described in Item E State Skills: The purpose is to evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of information technology. The contest is defined by industry standards as determined from elements of the CompTIA A+ including elements of Network + and Security + guides. Certification objectives may be found at the following website: www.comptia.org. These are also free by request. Write to: CompTIA 3500 Lacey Road, Suite 100, Downers Grove, IL 60515; 630-678-8300. Skill Performance: This portion of the contest will be a series of modules through which each contestant will rotate on a fixed time schedule to troubleshoot end user computing issues. Adaptive research is not in the current scope of the contest. Contest Guidelines: 1. The software problems will relate to Windows operating systems, powershell and command-line skills. 2. Contestants will be awarded points based on their ability to solve problems or complete tasks within the allotted time. Partial points may be awarded for solving partial problems. 3. Contestants will be provided, as required, manufacturers’ documentation of the devices to be installed and/or serviced. 4. Winners will be determined on the basis of their total scores. 5. Specific penalties will be assessed for the failure to properly use anti-static straps at all times when in contact with the contest equipment. 6. Penalties will be assessed at 5 points per occurrence, and notice of infractions will be communicated to the contestant when they occur. Online Online Resumé Resumé Submission Submission
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