Alabama CTE Standards
Which Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) helps you build teamwork and competitive presentation skills under Standard 5?
FBLA
(T or F) If you see a tight charging cable stretched across a walking path, leaving it there while you search for an adult is the safest immediate action to take.
False
The fire alarm goes off during Mrs. Jackson's lunch time. She waits for administration to announce she can leave the building. She uses her assigned exit route to leave the building and waits in her designated area for further instruction. Is this hireable or fireable?
Hireable
(T or F) Building your professional brand includes treating your classroom with the same respect as a corporate office by showing up on time and staying organized.
True
(T or F) To maintain port protection, you should yank charging cords and USB cables quickly out of their input boards.
False
According to Alabama Standard 1 (Safety Integration), students must learn to properly manage, operate, and maintain ________, ________, _______.
Computer systems, business hardware, and physical workspaces
How many digital network breach(es) does it take to potentially expose secure school data or completely paralyze a business's backend system?
One
James Spann just declared a tornado warning for Talladega county. The school initiates a tornado drill. Mrs. Jackson has always wanted to be a storm chaser, so she exits the building and gets on Facebook live to film the tornado. Mrs. Jackson wants to go viral! Is this hireable or fireable?
Fireable
Discussion: Why?
What federal agency ensures that all Americans work in a clean, hazard-free environment and protects your rights as a young employee?
OSHA
What is the correct way to handle and carry a Chromebook or school-owned tablet to prevent high-impact corner drops?
Hold with two hands
In Alabama CTE Business classes, what percentage of your professional evaluation is determined by Industry Readiness Grading (employability metrics)?
25%
Mrs. Jackson uses a badge to get into the door at work. Her coworker forgot their badge and Mrs. Jackson offers her badge to her coworker and says "You can use this for the day since you left yours at home". Is this hireable or fireable?
Fireable
Discussion: Why?
What are the immediate actions required for a Lockdown drill?
Students turn all monitors off and silently move out of direct sightlines
Where should drinks and snacks be stored to keep them completely away from expensive typing surfaces and prevent spill risks?
Stored in backpacks or purses away from equipment
What is considered a physical "Trip Hazard" in a corporate office or computer lab walkway?
Backpack or athletic gear
According to Standard 2, what are the four soft skills employers are looking for in new hires?
Dependability, Professional Ethics, Communication, Respect for Diversity
To defend your identity and secure passwords, what action should you carry out every time you stand up from your workstation?
Lock your device or screen
What are the immediate actions required when a severe storm occurs?
Move quietly away from glass. Transition to interior structures
Why should you avoid stacking papers or shipping boxes directly over computer cooling vents?
It blocks proper airflow and can cause the hardware to overheat (Potentially start a fire)
Poor ergonomics, slouched posture, or keeping your chair at an incorrect height can lead to _______ _____ issues during long typing sessions.
physical strain (back problems, arthritis)
What is a correct way to use Generative AI (like ChatGPT) under Standard 4 (Digital Citizenship)?
Using it as an educational study tool
If you notice a frayed charging cord, a glitching computer terminal, or a security issue in the business lab, what is the required protocol?
Alert the teacher or manager immediately
What are the 4 Emergency situations (scenarios) that we covered?
Fire, Severe Storm, Lockdown, Medical
What is the primary danger of letting a close friend log into your school profile to quickly print a marketing assignment?
It violates cybersecurity compliance protocols and exposes secure data (Someone could take your assignment and turn it in as their own)
To ensure "Keyboard & Mouse Longevity," students and employees must avoid which behaviors? (two)
Slamming Equipment and Aggressive Clicking