TSA Competitive Events Correlation by Task
In this course, the following tasks/competencies reinforce the standards listed beside them. Teachers may identify additional reinforcements in locally developed instructional materials.
| Task/Competency Number | Task/Competency Statement | Standards |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Demonstrate adherence to safety procedures and guidelines for using lab tools and equipment. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) ♦ System Control Technology |
| 40 | Analyze digital and microprocessor circuit characteristics, using circuit simulation software. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ System Control Technology |
| 41 | Describe the primary functions of the components of a microprocessor. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ System Control Technology |
| 42 | Correlate electricity principles to circuitry and microprocessors. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ System Control Technology |
| 44 | Describe complex direct current (DC) circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ System Control Technology |
| 49 | Describe the principles of magnetism as applied to electronics and robotics. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics |
| 50 | Describe the characteristics of magnetism. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics |
| 51 | Identify coil technology. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics |
| 52 | Design a coil. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 53 | Describe the components of electric motors. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics |
| 54 | Describe the design principles and concepts related to electric motors and generators. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 57 | Design an electric motor. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 61 | Identify types of power supply circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 62 | Compare types of rectifier circuits and their functions. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 63 | Describe the function of voltage regulators. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 64 | Describe the function of oscillators. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 66 | Describe the function of pulse for control circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 67 | Describe modulation. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 68 | Connect a power supply, using a rectifier circuit. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 69 | Describe digital characteristics, techniques, numbering systems, and binary arithmetic. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 72 | Convert between the binary and decimal number systems. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ System Control Technology |
| 73 | Describe data representation. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 74 | Compare the function of digital logic circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 75 | Compare practical logic circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 76 | Use Boolean algebra to express logic operations and minimize logic circuits in design. |
TSA Competitive Events: System Control Technology |
| 77 | Describe the methods used to calculate values in logical expressions. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 78 | Design a logic circuit, using Boolean algebra and methods. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 79 | Compare the functions of flip-flops and registers. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 80 | Describe the operation of memory circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 81 | Describe the characteristics of the most commonly used sequential and combinational logic circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: System Control Technology |
| 82 | Describe the operation and application of binary and binary coded decimal (BCD) counters, shift registers, and other sequential logic circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 83 | Develop combinational and sequential logic circuits for an application. |
TSA Competitive Events: Engineering Design |
| 84 | Test digital integrated circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design |
| 85 | Troubleshoot digital circuits. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 86 | Compare automated system programming options. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 87 | Troubleshoot a malfunctioning robot. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 88 | Troubleshoot robot programming and control problems. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 89 | Describe emerging technologies in robotics. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 90 | Implement basic programming procedures. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |
| 91 | Program an automated system. |
TSA Competitive Events: Animatronics ♦ Engineering Design ♦ System Control Technology |