Test Blueprint for Mechatronics (F8)
About Test Blueprints
Test blueprints are created to provide guidance to Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) during the item writing phase of test development. In addition, we believe that they can assist those instructors who did not participate in item writing (and administrators) to understand the broad content of the item bank. Items are formally allocated across a course outline in a three-step process*:
- CETE psychometricians send a survey starting in the summer prior to item writing and until the item bank is written. The survey asks teachers to identify competencies they deem to be most important within the course as well as the difficulty level of writing items to each competency. Survey data is used to create a suggested blueprint for review by the Ohio Department of Education program specialists and SMEs.
- SMEs review the blueprint as a large group before item writing for a specific EOC test. There and in small groups, SMEs review the course outline and have the ability to make changes to the blueprint with a documented rationale based on their experience and expertise.
- Any revisions during small group work must be approved by the larger panel of SMEs attending an item writing workshop, as well as the program specialist from the Ohio Department of Education, which is the last step and produces the final blueprint which is summarized in this document.
Test blueprints can provide high-level guidance to instructors on preparing students for testing. It is important to keep in mind that the blueprint is a tool that is used when developing the test item bank during initial item writing and test creation. As with all tests, the End-of-Course test forms are a sample of the item bank.
Interpreting the Blueprints
Test blueprints display the total number of test items SMEs planned to write to a particular outcome (as designated in the course outline created by the Ohio Department of Education Office of Career-Technical Education or by a vendor). The blueprint describes structure of the item bank which is the total pool of test items created. Final test forms of 40-items are created from the item bank.
* This newer process for producing test blueprints was implemented October 1, 2015. Item banks created prior to this date were completed under a different blueprint process and therefore we are looking backward to provide the structure of the item bank. As revisions are completed for those career fields, for example Information Technology (2017-18), the blueprint process used will be the newer model. Learn more at cete.osu.edu/expertise/assessmentTest Blueprints
Operations Management
ODE Subject Code: 142020
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 3.23% |
| 1.11 | Principles of Business Economics | 2.15% |
| Strand 2. Business Foundations | ||
| 2.1 | Business Activities | 3.23% |
| 2.2 | Economic Principles | 3.23% |
| 2.3 | Global Business | 2.15% |
| Strand 4. Business Governance | ||
| 4.1 | Risk Management Fundamentals | 6.45% |
| 4.2 | Contract Oversight | 3.23% |
| 4.3 | Compliance | 3.23% |
| 4.6 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3.23% |
| Strand 6. Business Management | ||
| 6.2 | Strategic Planning | 2.15% |
| Strand 7. Operations Management | ||
| 7.1 | Safety, Health and Security | 8.60% |
| 7.2 | Sourcing and Procurement | 10.75% |
| 7.3 | Inventory Management | 13.98% |
| 7.4 | Quality Management | 8.60% |
| 7.5 | Facilities Management | 6.45% |
| 7.8 | Operations Risk Management | 7.53% |
| Strand 8. Data and Process Management | ||
| 8.4 | Business Applications | 2.15% |
| Strand 9. Financial Analysis and Evaluation | ||
| 9.4 | Internal Controls | 3.23% |
| 9.7 | Managerial Accounting | 6.45% |
Applications of Artifical Intelligence
ODE Subject Code: 145130
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.11% |
| 1.2 | Leadership & Communications | 3.16% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics & Law | 6.32% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management & Information Technology | 3.16% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 2.11% |
| 1.7 | Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs | 2.11% |
| Strand 2. IT Fundamentals | ||
| 2.1 | Security, Risks, & Safeguards | 5.26% |
| 2.4 | Emerging Technologies | 4.21% |
| 2.6 | Installation & Configuration | 4.21% |
| 2.8 | Databases | 3.16% |
| 2.11 | Troubleshooting | 4.21% |
| 2.12 | Performance Tests & Acceptance | 1.05% |
| 2.14 | Artificial Intelligence | 22.11% |
| 2.15 | UX/UI Design | 4.21% |
| Strand 5. Programming & Software Systems | ||
| 5.1 | Programming Concepts | 4.21% |
| 5.6 | Software Development Lifecycle | 2.11% |
| Strand 7. Digital Media | ||
| 7.1 | Interactive Media | 4.21% |
| 7.3 | Production | 3.16% |
| Strand 8. Databases | ||
| 8.2 | Design & Creation | 1.05% |
| 8.3 | Data Entry & Access | 5.26% |
| 8.5 | Queries & Transactions | 6.32% |
| Strand 9. Cybersecurity | ||
| 9.6 | Cybersecurity Law | 6.32% |
Engineering Design
ODE Subject Code: 175001
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.00% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 2.00% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 4.00% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.2 | Circuits | 1.00% |
| 2.4 | Electronic Components | 1.00% |
| 2.6 | Digital Electronics | 1.00% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.4 | Power Technologies | 1.00% |
| Strand 5. Pre-Engineering: Design and Development | ||
| 5.1 | The Design Process | 13.00% |
| 5.2 | Sketching, Drawing, and Visualization | 22.00% |
| 5.3 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling | 33.00% |
| 5.5 | Production and Process Design | 5.00% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 11.00% |
| 6.2 | Layout and Planning | 4.00% |
Engineering Principles
ODE Subject Code: 175002
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 4.21% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 4.21% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 3.16% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 1.05% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 8.42% |
| 2.2 | Circuits | 4.21% |
| 2.4 | Electronic Components | 1.05% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.4 | Power Technologies | 5.26% |
| Strand 5. Pre-Engineering: Design and Development | ||
| 5.1 | The Design Process | 14.74% |
| 5.2 | Sketching, Drawing, and Visualization | 14.74% |
| 5.3 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling | 20.00% |
| 5.5 | Production and Process Design | 18.95% |
Manufacturing Operations
ODE Subject Code: 175003
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 0.57% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 0.57% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 0.57% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 1.70% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 0.57% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 2.27% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.2 | Circuits | 2.27% |
| 2.3 | Codes and Regulations | 3.03% |
| 2.8 | Power Supplies | 6.06% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.4 | Power Technologies | 12.12% |
| 3.5 | Pumping Systems | 4.55% |
| 3.6 | Mechanical Drives Systems | 5.30% |
| Strand 4. Materials Joining | ||
| 4.3 | Arc Welding Processes | 3.03% |
| 4.4 | Non-Arc Material Joining Processes | 0.76% |
| 4.7 | Fabrication | 0.76% |
| Strand 5. Pre-Engineering: Design and Development | ||
| 5.2 | Sketching, Drawing, and Visualization | 7.58% |
| 5.3 | Computer-Aided Drafting and Modeling | 6.82% |
| 5.4 | Materials | 5.30% |
| 5.5 | Production and Process Design | 9.85% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 4.55% |
| 6.2 | Layout and Planning | 3.03% |
| 6.8 | Maintenance | 6.06% |
| Strand 7. Industrial Maintenance and Safety | ||
| 7.1 | Site Safety | 13.64% |
| 7.2 | Personal Safety | 5.30% |
Digital Electronics
ODE Subject Code: 175007
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 6.32% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 4.21% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 4.21% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 4.21% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 4.21% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 4.21% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 3.16% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 11.58% |
| 2.2 | Circuits | 10.53% |
| 2.3 | Codes and Regulations | 3.16% |
| 2.4 | Electronic Components | 10.53% |
| 2.5 | Electronic Connections | 6.32% |
| 2.6 | Digital Electronics | 21.05% |
| Strand 5. Pre-Engineering: Design and Development | ||
| 5.2 | Sketching, Drawing, and Visualization | 6.32% |
Mechanical Engineering
ODE Subject Code: 175008
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 8.42% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 7.37% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 6.32% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 7.37% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 7.37% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 7.37% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 9.47% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 9.47% |
| 2.8 | Power Supplies | 6.32% |
| 2.9 | Motors and Power | 10.53% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.5 | Pumping Systems | 9.47% |
| 3.6 | Mechanical Drives Systems | 10.53% |
Engineering Logic
ODE Subject Code: 175017
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 3.26% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 3.26% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.09% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 5.43% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 3.26% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.17% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 1.09% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 17.39% |
| 2.2 | Circuits | 14.13% |
| 2.4 | Electronic Components | 16.30% |
| 2.5 | Electronic Connections | 13.04% |
| 2.6 | Digital Electronics | 19.57% |
Machine Operations
ODE Subject Code: 176004
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 7.61% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 6.52% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 4.35% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 7.61% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 4.35% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 6.52% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 9.78% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 10.87% |
| 6.2 | Layout and Planning | 7.61% |
| 6.3 | Cutting | 10.87% |
| 6.4 | Drilling | 10.87% |
| 6.7 | Grinding | 6.52% |
| 6.8 | Maintenance | 6.52% |
Welding Technologies
ODE Subject Code: 176009
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 3.13% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 3.13% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 3.13% |
| Strand 4. Materials Joining | ||
| 4.1 | Physics of Welding | 12.50% |
| 4.2 | Metallurgy of Welding | 5.21% |
| 4.3 | Arc Welding Processes | 8.33% |
| 4.4 | Non-Arc Material Joining Processes | 7.29% |
| 4.5 | Testing and Inspection | 7.29% |
| 4.6 | Cutting Processes | 7.29% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 7.29% |
| 6.2 | Layout and Planning | 4.17% |
| 6.3 | Cutting | 8.33% |
| 6.8 | Maintenance | 5.21% |
| Strand 7. Industrial Maintenance and Safety | ||
| 7.1 | Site Safety | 8.33% |
| 7.2 | Personal Safety | 9.38% |
Industrial Maintainance
ODE Subject Code: 176020
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.05% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 3.16% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.05% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 1.05% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 1.05% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 5.26% |
| 2.3 | Codes and Regulations | 4.21% |
| 2.7 | Cabling and Wiring | 6.32% |
| 2.8 | Power Supplies | 2.11% |
| 2.9 | Motors and Power | 4.21% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.1 | Robotic Fundamentals | 6.32% |
| 3.4 | Power Technologies | 8.42% |
| 3.5 | Pumping Systems | 4.21% |
| 3.6 | Mechanical Drives Systems | 5.26% |
| 3.7 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 4.21% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 5.26% |
| 6.11 | Quality | 3.16% |
| Strand 7. Industrial Maintenance and Safety | ||
| 7.1 | Site Safety | 14.74% |
| 7.2 | Personal Safety | 7.37% |
| 7.3 | Industrial Maintenance Safety: Plan | 6.32% |
| 7.4 | Industrial Maintenance Installation and Repair | 5.26% |
Industrial Robotics
ODE Subject Code: 176025
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.06% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 8.51% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.06% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 1.06% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 1.06% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 1.06% |
| Strand 2. Electrical/Electronics | ||
| 2.1 | Electrical and Electronic Theory | 9.57% |
| 2.2 | Circuits | 8.51% |
| 2.3 | Codes and Regulations | 1.06% |
| 2.4 | Electronic Components | 3.19% |
| 2.5 | Electronic Connections | 2.13% |
| 2.6 | Digital Electronics | 6.38% |
| 2.7 | Cabling and Wiring | 4.26% |
| 2.8 | Power Supplies | 2.13% |
| Strand 3. Computer Integrated Manufacturing | ||
| 3.1 | Robotic Fundamentals | 6.38% |
| 3.2 | Robotic Operation | 9.57% |
| 3.3 | Industrial Robotic Programming | 8.51% |
| 3.4 | Power Technologies | 4.26% |
| 3.6 | Mechanical Drives Systems | 2.13% |
| 3.7 | Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) | 5.32% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 2.13% |
| Strand 7. Industrial Maintenance and Safety | ||
| 7.1 | Site Safety | 3.19% |
| 7.2 | Personal Safety | 1.06% |
| 7.3 | Industrial Maintenance Safety: Plan | 3.19% |
| 7.4 | Industrial Maintenance Installation and Repair | 3.19% |
Principles of Advanced Manufacturing
ODE Subject Code: 176035
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.25% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communication | 2.25% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 3.37% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 3.37% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 1.12% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.25% |
| 1.8 | Operations Management | 4.49% |
| Strand 5. Pre-Engineering: Design and Development | ||
| 5.2 | Sketching, Drawing, and Visualization | 8.99% |
| 5.5 | Production and Process Design | 6.74% |
| Strand 6. Precision and Advanced Machining | ||
| 6.1 | Measurement and Interpretation | 11.24% |
| 6.2 | Layout and Planning | 5.62% |
| 6.11 | Quality | 10.11% |
| Strand 7. Industrial Maintenance and Safety | ||
| 7.3 | Industrial Maintenance Safety: Plan | 8.99% |
| 7.4 | Industrial Maintenance Installation and Repair | 12.36% |
| Strand 9. Fundamentals of Applied Physics | ||
| 9.1 | Physics of Engineering | 16.85% |
Fluid Mechanics
ODE Subject Code: 176045
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|
Automation Technologies
ODE Subject Code: 176055
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
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