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9-12.NSD.1 Design a solution to a problem that utilizes embedded systems to automatically gather input from the environment.
Clarifying Statement The emphasis is on designing (but not necessarily creating) solutions with embedded systems. Systems can be biological, mechanical, social, or some other type of system. Designs could include written descriptions, drawings, and/or 3D prototypes.
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9-12.NSD.2 Explain the levels of interaction existing between the application software, system software, and hardware of a computing system.
Clarifying Statement Knowledge of specific advanced terms of computer architecture and how specific levels work is not required. Rather the progression, in general terms, from voltage to binary signal to logic gates and so on to the level of human interaction, should be explored.
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9-12.NSD.3 Develop and communicate multi-step troubleshooting strategies others can use to identify and fix problems with computing devices and their components.
Clarifying Statement Some examples of multi-step troubleshooting problems include resolving connectivity problems, adjusting system configurations and settings, ensuring hardware and software compatibility, and transferring data from one device to another.
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9-12.NSD.4 Describe the components and design characteristics that allow data and information to be moved, stored and referenced over the Internet.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on understanding the design decisions that direct the coordination among systems composing the Internet that allow for scalability and reliability. Discussions should consider historical, cultural, and economic decisions related to the development of the Internet, as well as the core components of servers and routers.
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9-12.NSD.5 Describe how emerging technologies are impacting networks and how they are used.
Clarifying Statement The focus is on discussing how specific emerging technologies impact networks in terms of scale, access, reliability, and security, and user behavior.
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