About the Tests

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*:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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/assessment

Test Blueprints

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

ODE Subject Code: 010225
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills3.42%
1.2Leadership and Communications3.42%
1.3Business Ethics and Law3.42%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology2.56%
1.6Business Literacy1.71%
1.8Operations Management1.71%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.71%
1.12Site and Personal Safety Procedures 17.09%
Strand 4. Power Systems
4.1Tool, Stationary and Mobile Equipment Maintenance9.40%
4.2Equipment Operations1.71%
4.11Hydraulic Systems47.01%
4.12Brakes3.42%
Strand 6. Environmental Science
6.8Contaminants and Pollution Control1.71%
6.9Hazardous Materials and Waste Management 1.71%

Outdoor Power Technology

ODE Subject Code: 010235
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills3.23%
1.2Leadership and Communications3.23%
1.3Business Ethics and Law3.23%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology3.23%
1.6Business Literacy3.23%
1.8Operations Management2.15%
1.10Sales and Marketing3.23%
1.12Site and Personal Safety Procedures 3.23%
Strand 4. Power Systems
4.1Tool, Stationary and Mobile Equipment Maintenance10.75%
4.2Equipment Operations3.23%
4.3Engines11.83%
4.4Lubrication and Cooling Systems3.23%
4.5Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System6.45%
4.6Ignition System1.08%
4.7Transmission of Power1.08%
4.8Starting and Charging Systems2.15%
4.11Hydraulic Systems9.68%
Strand 5. Structural Engineering
5.1Electrical Theory10.75%
5.10Joining and Cutting Metals with Heat9.68%
5.11Fabricating with Cold Metals3.23%
Strand 6. Environmental Science
6.8Contaminants and Pollution Control2.15%

Ground Transportation Maintenance

ODE Subject Code: 177000
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills5.61%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology0.93%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety10.28%
2.2Personal Safety0.93%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance6.54%
2.4General Maintenance25.23%
Strand 3. Engine Adjustments and Repair
3.1Engine Cylinder Head and Block Assemblies0.93%
3.2Computerized Engine Controls0.93%
3.4Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System2.80%
3.5Lubrication and Cooling Systems7.48%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.1Hydraulic Brake Systems0.93%
4.2Drum and Disc7.48%
4.3Air Brake Systems0.93%
4.5Electrical and Electronic Systems3.74%
4.6Batteries2.80%
4.7Starting and Charging Systems3.74%
4.8Lighting and Accessories6.54%
4.9Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems0.93%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.3Clutches3.74%
5.5Steering0.93%
5.8Wheels and Tires6.54%

Ground Transportation Engine and Power Train

ODE Subject Code: 177001
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills1.12%
1.2Leadership and Communications4.49%
1.3Business Ethics and Law3.37%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.12%
1.5Global Environment3.37%
1.6Business Literacy3.37%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs2.25%
1.8Operations Management3.37%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.25%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety5.62%
2.2Personal Safety5.62%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance4.49%
2.4General Maintenance5.62%
Strand 3. Engine Adjustments and Repair
3.1Engine Cylinder Head and Block Assemblies8.99%
3.5Lubrication and Cooling Systems14.61%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.1Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Performance4.49%
5.2Manual Transmission and Transaxle2.25%
5.3Clutches4.49%
5.4Drive Axle Universal and Differentials4.49%
Strand 12. Vehicle Diagnosis and Estimating
12.1Vehicle Analysis4.49%
12.2Vehicle Inspection and Diagnosis5.62%
12.3Estimating4.49%

Ground Transportation Electrical/Electronics

ODE Subject Code: 177002
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.11%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.05%
1.3Business Ethics and Law2.11%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology2.11%
1.5Global Environment2.11%
1.6Business Literacy3.16%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs2.11%
1.8Operations Management2.11%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.11%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety6.32%
2.2Personal Safety5.26%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance6.32%
2.4General Maintenance6.32%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.5Electrical and Electronic Systems17.89%
4.6Batteries12.63%
4.7Starting and Charging Systems9.47%
4.8Lighting and Accessories16.84%

Automotive Braking, Suspension, and Steering Systems (RETAKES ONLY)

ODE Subject Code: 177003
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs

Ground Transportation HVAC

ODE Subject Code: 177004
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills6.38%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.06%
1.3Business Ethics and Law8.51%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.06%
1.5Global Environment1.06%
1.6Business Literacy2.13%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.06%
1.8Operations Management1.06%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.06%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety5.32%
2.2Personal Safety5.32%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance4.26%
2.4General Maintenance8.51%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.9Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems53.19%

Truck Braking, Suspension, and Steering Systems (RETAKES ONLY)

ODE Subject Code: 177005
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs

Automotive Engine Performance

ODE Subject Code: 177006
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills1.05%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.05%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.05%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.05%
1.5Global Environment1.05%
1.6Business Literacy1.05%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.05%
1.8Operations Management1.05%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.05%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety5.26%
2.2Personal Safety5.26%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance2.11%
2.4General Maintenance7.37%
Strand 3. Engine Adjustments and Repair
3.2Computerized Engine Controls16.84%
3.3Ignition System18.95%
3.4Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System34.74%

Truck Diesel Engines

ODE Subject Code: 177007
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills1.01%
1.2Leadership and Communications2.02%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.01%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology2.02%
1.5Global Environment1.01%
1.6Business Literacy1.01%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.01%
1.8Operations Management1.01%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.01%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety5.05%
2.2Personal Safety5.05%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance6.06%
2.4General Maintenance4.04%
Strand 3. Engine Adjustments and Repair
3.1Engine Cylinder Head and Block Assemblies11.11%
3.2Computerized Engine Controls12.12%
3.3Ignition System12.12%
3.4Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System19.19%
3.5Lubrication and Cooling Systems14.14%

Sports/Recreational Power Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177008
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.02%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety4.08%
2.2Personal Safety3.06%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance7.14%
2.4General Maintenance9.18%
Strand 3. Engine Adjustments and Repair
3.1Engine Cylinder Head and Block Assemblies7.14%
3.2Computerized Engine Controls8.16%
3.3Ignition System7.14%
3.4Fuel, Air Induction and Exhaust System13.27%
3.5Lubrication and Cooling Systems10.20%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.6Batteries2.04%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.1Automatic Transmission and Transaxle Performance4.08%
5.2Manual Transmission and Transaxle2.04%
5.3Clutches7.14%
5.4Drive Axle Universal and Differentials5.10%
5.6Suspension4.08%
5.8Wheels and Tires5.10%

Collision Electrical and Mechanical Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177009
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.13%
1.2Leadership and Communications3.19%
1.3Business Ethics and Law2.13%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology3.19%
1.6Business Literacy1.06%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.06%
1.8Operations Management1.06%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.13%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety3.19%
2.2Personal Safety2.13%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance2.13%
2.4General Maintenance3.19%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.1Hydraulic Brake Systems2.13%
4.2Drum and Disc9.57%
4.4Antilock Brakes5.32%
4.5Electrical and Electronic Systems15.96%
4.6Batteries9.57%
4.8Lighting and Accessories14.89%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.5Steering5.32%
5.6Suspension9.57%
5.7Wheel Alignment1.06%

Collision Structural Inspection and Repair

ODE Subject Code: 177010
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.13%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.06%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.06%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.06%
1.5Global Environment1.06%
1.6Business Literacy1.06%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.06%
1.8Operations Management1.06%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety3.19%
2.2Personal Safety3.19%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance3.19%
2.4General Maintenance3.19%
Strand 6. Body and Frames
6.1Structural25.53%
6.2Nonstructural7.45%
6.3Joining and Cutting Metals19.15%
Strand 12. Vehicle Diagnosis and Estimating
12.1Vehicle Analysis9.57%
12.2Vehicle Inspection and Diagnosis7.45%
12.3Estimating8.51%

Collision Nonstructural Inspection and Repair

ODE Subject Code: 177011
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.11%
1.2Leadership and Communications2.11%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.05%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.05%
1.5Global Environment1.05%
1.6Business Literacy1.05%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.05%
1.8Operations Management3.16%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.11%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety5.26%
2.2Personal Safety6.32%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance6.32%
2.4General Maintenance5.26%
Strand 6. Body and Frames
6.2Nonstructural20.00%
6.3Joining and Cutting Metals20.00%
6.4Plastics and Adhesives10.53%
6.5Surface Preparation11.58%

Collision Painting and Refinishing

ODE Subject Code: 177012
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills3.03%
1.2Leadership and Communications2.02%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.01%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.01%
1.5Global Environment2.02%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs2.02%
1.8Operations Management3.03%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.02%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety13.13%
2.2Personal Safety10.10%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance8.08%
2.4General Maintenance6.06%
Strand 6. Body and Frames
6.5Surface Preparation18.18%
6.6Paint Preparation and Application28.28%

Automotive Braking Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177030
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.17%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.09%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.09%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology2.17%
1.5Global Environment1.09%
1.6Business Literacy2.17%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs2.17%
1.8Operations Management2.17%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.09%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety6.52%
2.2Personal Safety7.61%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance8.70%
2.4General Maintenance10.87%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.1Hydraulic Brake Systems17.39%
4.2Drum and Disc16.30%
4.4Antilock Brakes17.39%

Automotive Steering and Suspension Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177031
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills4.17%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.04%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.04%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology2.08%
1.5Global Environment1.04%
1.6Business Literacy1.04%
1.8Operations Management1.04%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.04%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety2.08%
2.2Personal Safety2.08%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance6.25%
2.4General Maintenance5.21%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.5Steering16.67%
5.6Suspension26.04%
5.7Wheel Alignment10.42%
5.8Wheels and Tires16.67%
Strand 6. Body and Frames
6.1Structural2.08%

Truck Braking Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177032
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills2.11%
1.2Leadership and Communications2.11%
1.3Business Ethics and Law2.11%
1.5Global Environment1.05%
1.6Business Literacy1.05%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.05%
1.8Operations Management1.05%
1.10Sales and Marketing1.05%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety7.37%
2.2Personal Safety7.37%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance7.37%
2.4General Maintenance8.42%
Strand 4. Systems Performance
4.2Drum and Disc28.42%
4.3Air Brake Systems29.47%

Truck Steering and Suspension Systems

ODE Subject Code: 177033
Outcome #Outcome Name% Items Approved by SMEs
Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills
1.1Employability Skills1.03%
1.2Leadership and Communications1.03%
1.3Business Ethics and Law1.03%
1.4Knowledge Management and Information Technology1.03%
1.5Global Environment1.03%
1.6Business Literacy1.03%
1.7Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs1.03%
1.8Operations Management1.03%
1.10Sales and Marketing2.06%
Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance
2.1Facility Safety2.06%
2.2Personal Safety3.09%
2.3Tool and Equipment Preventive Maintenance3.09%
2.4General Maintenance4.12%
Strand 5. Drivetrain
5.5Steering15.46%
5.6Suspension32.99%
5.7Wheel Alignment10.31%
5.8Wheels and Tires16.49%
Strand 6. Body and Frames
6.1Structural2.06%

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