Rubric 1          Hands On/ Oral Exam

I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

1. 1-6

Scoring:            4=exemplary                3=standard                   2=unacceptable

Task

Criteria

Score

TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS

·        Identifies CPU, monitor, mouse, printer, and projection device

·        Uses input and output devices (mouse, keyboard, remote control) to interact with various technologies

            a. use keyboard and mouse for software applications:

Word

Powerpoint

Excel

Access

b. use remote control for hardware:

television

video cassette recorder

laser disc player

overhead projection system

·        Evaluates system capablities (hardware and software)

            a. Hardware Capabilities

Hard Drive Size

CPU Speed

RAM

Modem or Cable

CDRW

ZIP Drive

3.5 Floppy Drive

CD ROM

b. Software Capabilites

Windows 2000

Ø      Desktop

Ø      Taskbar and Start Button

Ø      My Computer

Ø      Windows Explorer

Ø      Network Neighborhood

Ø      Control Panel

Internet Browsers

·        Discriminates between RAM, ROM and disk storage

·        Installs software from a CD or floppy disk

·        Installs CD and operates CD-ROM