Technology (Grades 5–12) Subtest 1

Subarea II. Energy and Power Technology

0005

Understand how tools, equipment, and materials are selected and used in energy and power technology.

identifying characteristics and principles of operation of tools, equipment, and materials
selecting appropriate tools, equipment, and materials for a specific situation
identifying procedures for the safe and effective use of tools, equipment, and materials

0006

Demonstrate knowledge of types of energy and their characteristics.

identifying types (e.g., radiant, chemical, thermal, mechanical, electrical, nuclear) and characteristics of energy and energy sources (e.g., chemical, solar, nuclear, electrical, renewable, nonrenewable)
using principles of electricity and electronics to analyze technology systems
solving problems related to work, power, and energy

0007

Demonstrate knowledge of processes and procedures related to energy technology.

analyzing processes and procedures related to power generation
analyzing processes and procedures related to power and energy conversion, measurement, control, transmission, and storage
analyzing processes and procedures related to fluid, thermal, and mechanical systems