Test Blueprint for P1 Criminal Justice (43MC)
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
Human Anatomy and Physiology
ODE Subject Code: 072040
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 2. Human Body System | ||
| 2.1 | Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology | 27.55% |
| 2.2 | Evaluate Body Systems | 23.47% |
| 2.3 | Medical Terminology | 15.31% |
| Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development | ||
| 5.3 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 13.27% |
| 5.4 | Molecular and Genetic Technology | 8.16% |
| 5.5 | Laboratory Standard Operational Procedures | 4.08% |
| 5.6 | Culturing | 8.16% |
Medical Terminology
ODE Subject Code: 072150
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communications | 2.78% |
| Strand 2. Human Body System | ||
| 2.1 | Human Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathophysiology | 38.89% |
| 2.3 | Medical Terminology | 32.41% |
| Strand 3. Therapeutic Interventions | ||
| 3.3 | Pharmaceutical Interventions | 7.41% |
| Strand 4. Assistive Care | ||
| 4.1 | Scope of Practice | 6.48% |
| 4.3 | Pathogenic Microorganisms, Infection Control and Infection | 6.48% |
| Strand 5. Bioscience Research and Development | ||
| 5.3 | Microbiology Testing and Technology | 1.85% |
| 5.8 | Biotechnology Research and Experiments | 0.93% |
| Strand 6. Health Information Management | ||
| 6.1 | Health Information Literacy | 1.85% |
| 6.2 | Confidentiality, Privacy and Security | 0.93% |
Foundations of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services
ODE Subject Code: 170342
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 1.98% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communications | 1.98% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 4.95% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 0.99% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 2.97% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 2.97% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 2.97% |
| Strand 4. Emergency Medical | ||
| 4.2 | Preparatory: Apply fundamental knowledge of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system, safety/well-being of the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and medical/legal and ethical issues to the provision of emergency care. | 31.68% |
| Strand 5. Fire Science | ||
| 5.1 | Organization and Mission: Explain the organization, mission statement, policies, and procedures of a fire department and explain the role of a Firefighter 1 within the organization. Communicate the value of fire and life safety initiatives to reduce line of duty deaths and injuries along with the internal programs, external agencies, and documents addressing the well-being of the Firefighter 1. Explain the organization, mission statement, policies, and procedures of a fire department and explain the role of a Firefighter 1 within the organization. ([General Knowledge Requirements] National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] 1001 Ch. 5.1.1) | 26.73% |
| 5.36 | Hazardous Materials: Identify and respond to hazardous material incidents. (The firefighter candidate shall meet the requirements defined in Ch. 5 [Core Competencies for Operations Level Responders] and Ch. 6.6 [Mission-Specific Competencies Product Control] National Fire Protection Association [NFPA] 472 [Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents].) | 3.96% |
| Strand 6. Homeland Security | ||
| 6.4 | Hazardous Materials: Identify and describe procedures for reacting to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE). | 8.91% |
| 6.5 | Emergency Operations Plan: Describe the all-hazards emergency planning process from development to implementation of an emergency operations plan (EOP). | 4.95% |
| Strand 8. Law Enforcement | ||
| 8.8 | 911 Telecommunication System: Process calls for assistance and dispatch first responders according to protocol. | 4.95% |
Firefighter I
ODE Subject Code: 170343
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 5. Fire Science | ||
| 5.4 | Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) | 1.08% |
| 5.5 | Entry Techniques | 3.23% |
| 5.6 | Safe Egress | 4.30% |
| 5.7 | Ladders | 4.30% |
| 5.8 | Vehicle Fires | 3.23% |
| 5.9 | Inspecting Materials Storage | 6.45% |
| 5.10 | Search and Rescue | 7.53% |
| 5.11 | Structure Fires | 19.35% |
| 5.12 | Horizontal Ventilation | 8.60% |
| 5.13 | Vertical Ventilation | 6.45% |
| 5.14 | Structure Overhaul | 5.38% |
| 5.15 | Salvage Operations | 3.23% |
| 5.16 | Water Supply | 3.23% |
| 5.17 | Fire Classification | 4.30% |
| 5.18 | Scene Lighting | 3.23% |
| 5.19 | Utilities Shutoff | 4.30% |
| 5.20 | Ground Cover Fires | 3.23% |
| 5.21 | Rope Use | 4.30% |
| 5.36 | Hazardous Materials | 4.30% |
Firefighter II
ODE Subject Code: 170344
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 5. Fire Science | ||
| 5.23 | Incident Management | 5.88% |
| 5.24 | Records and Documentation | 4.71% |
| 5.25 | Radio Communication | 7.06% |
| 5.26 | Foam Application | 12.94% |
| 5.27 | Interior Fire Suppression | 14.12% |
| 5.28 | Life Safety | 10.59% |
| 5.29 | Fire Investigation | 4.71% |
| 5.30 | Vehicle and Equipment Use | 12.94% |
| 5.31 | Fire Prevention | 4.71% |
| 5.33 | Safety Inspection | 7.06% |
| 5.34 | Tool Maintenance | 9.41% |
| 5.35 | Hose Maintenance | 5.88% |
Emergency Medical Technician
ODE Subject Code: 170345
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 4. Emergency | ||
| 4.3 | Anatomy and Physiology | 1.06% |
| 4.4 | Medical Terminology | 1.06% |
| 4.5 | Pathophysiology | 1.06% |
| 4.6 | Life Span Development | 1.06% |
| 4.7 | Public Health | 1.06% |
| 4.8 | Pharmacology | 3.19% |
| 4.9 | Airway | 3.19% |
| 4.10 | Assessment | 9.57% |
| 4.11 | Medicine | 27.66% |
| 4.12 | Shock and Resuscitation | 2.13% |
| 4.13 | Trauma | 22.34% |
| 4.14 | Special Patient Populations | 9.57% |
| 4.15 | Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Operations | 8.51% |
| 4.16 | Clinical Behavior/ Judgment | 8.51% |
The American Criminal Justice System
ODE Subject Code: 170911
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 13.64% |
| Strand 4. Emergency Medical | ||
| 4.1 | Basic First Aid: Demonstrate skills in basic first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and use of Automated External Defibrillation (AED). | 9.09% |
| Strand 8. Law Enforcement | ||
| 8.1 | Evolution and Foundations: Describe the history of the American criminal justice system from its origins to modern day practice. | 22.73% |
| 8.7 | Behavioral Science: Describe the psychological and sociological theories of criminal behavior. | 12.50% |
| 8.9 | Criminal Law | 21.59% |
| 8.10 | Court Systems: Summarize court systems, personnel, and processes and how cases move through the criminal justice system. | 10.23% |
| 8.11 | Sentencing: Summarize procedures and legal guidelines for criminal sentencing and other case dispositions and apply those in the criminal justice system. | 10.23% |
Security and Protective Services
ODE Subject Code: 170912
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 9.09% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 3.41% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 4.55% |
| 1.9 | Financial Management | 4.55% |
| Strand 2. Asset Protection | ||
| 2.1 | Professional Private and Corporate Security: Describe basic skills and knowledge necessary for the professional private and corporate security officer. | 21.59% |
| 2.2 | Information and Product Security: Describe the role of corporate security in maintaining corporate computer security, protecting proprietary information and trade secrets, and preventing counterfeiting. | 20.45% |
| 2.3 | Fraud: Prevent and investigate fraud. | 17.05% |
| 2.4 | Retail Loss Prevention: Describe retail loss prevention. | 6.82% |
| 2.5 | Physical Security and Threat Assessment: Describe techniques used by corporate security to conduct physical security and threat assessment in a global business environment. | 6.82% |
| 2.6 | Securities Compliance Investigations: Describe the role of corporate security in securities compliance investigations. | 4.55% |
| Strand 4. Power Systems | ||
| 4.1 | Tool, Stationary and Mobile Equipment Maintenance | 1.14% |
Police Work and Practice in Public Safety
ODE Subject Code: 170913
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communications | 6.82% |
| 1.5 | Global Environment | 5.68% |
| Strand 8. Law Enforcement | ||
| 8.2 | Use of Force: Apply the use of force continuum to control subjects and situations and maintain safety for all involved. | 20.45% |
| 8.3 | Traffic Procedures: Enforce traffic laws to respond to traffic-related offenses, control traffic, and investigate accidents. | 17.05% |
| 8.4 | Patrols: Conduct patrols to prevent, detect, and respond to crime and emergencies. | 17.05% |
| 8.5 | Surveillance and Detection: Describe and use surveillance and detection tools to deter, detect, and investigate crime. | 12.50% |
| 8.6 | Crime Prevention: Assist the community in preventing crime using the concepts of deter, delay, detect, and deny. | 9.09% |
| 8.8 | 911 Telecommunication System: Process calls for assistance and dispatch first responders according to protocol. | 11.36% |
Investigations and Forensics in Criminal Investigations
ODE Subject Code: 170914
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 7. Investigation and Forensics | ||
| 7.1 | Investigative Process: Investigate and document scenes, individuals, and incidents. | 18.89% |
| 7.2 | Interviews and Interrogations: Gather and analyze verbal and nonverbal information to investigate a crime. | 12.22% |
| 7.3 | Drugs and Toxicology: Describe the types of drug and toxicology evidence and identify the methods used for collection and analysis. | 11.11% |
| 7.4 | Blood and Fingerprints: Describe the collection, evaluation, and legal admissibility of blood and fingerprint evidence. | 17.78% |
| 7.5 | Financial Crimes: Describe financial crimes and investigation methods. | 14.44% |
| 7.6 | Forensic Science: Describe the history and role of the crime laboratory in analyzing forensic evidence and the conclusions that can be drawn through evidence analysis. | 11.11% |
| 7.7 | Forensic Science Specialties and evidence: Describe the scientific specialties utilized to analyze forensic evidence in criminal investigations. | 14.44% |
The Correctional System and Services
ODE Subject Code: 170915
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 3. Corrections | ||
| 3.1 | The Correctional System: Describe the operation of correctional institutions and the management of inmates. | 19.54% |
| 3.2 | Incarceration: Describe the purpose and operation of correctional programming and post-release programs. | 13.79% |
| 3.3 | The Corrections Officer: Supervise inmates and secure correctional facilities. | 11.49% |
| 3.4 | Emergency Situations: Manage inmates in emergency situations. | 9.20% |
| 3.5 | Searches: Conduct searches of inmates, cells, and living areas. | 10.34% |
| 3.6 | Booking and Release: Admit, identify, classify, and release a prisoner in custody. | 10.34% |
| 3.7 | Medical Issues and Security: Manage inmates with medical issues and emergencies. | 6.90% |
| 3.8 | Suicide: Identify and manage potentially suicidal inmates. | 11.49% |
| 3.9 | Mental Health: Identify and manage inmates with mental health crises. | 6.90% |
Homeland Security Protecting America's Critical Infrastructure
ODE Subject Code: 170916
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 6. Homeland Security | ||
| 6.1 | Terrorism and Disaster Preparedness: Analyze terrorism, human trafficking, and disaster preparedness and the role of homeland security in prevention, mitigation, response, and recovery. | 23.91% |
| 6.2 | Infrastructure and Border Protection: Describe the elements of national infrastructure and border protection. | 17.39% |
| 6.3 | Intelligence Gathering: Describe intelligence-gathering activities on threat analysis. | 17.39% |
| 6.4 | Hazardous Materials: Identify and describe procedures for reacting to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE). | 28.26% |
| 6.5 | Emergency Operations Plan: Describe the all-hazards emergency planning process from development to implementation of an emergency operations plan (EOP). | 13.04% |
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
ODE Subject Code: 177024
| Outcome # | Outcome Name | % Items Approved by SMEs |
|---|---|---|
| Strand 1. Business Operations/21st Century Skills | ||
| 1.1 | Employability Skills | 2.08% |
| 1.2 | Leadership and Communications | 1.04% |
| 1.3 | Business Ethics and Law | 1.04% |
| 1.4 | Knowledge Management and Information Technology | 1.04% |
| 1.6 | Business Literacy | 1.04% |
| 1.7 | Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurs | 1.04% |
| 1.8 | Operations Management | 1.04% |
| 1.10 | Sales and Marketing | 1.04% |
| Strand 2. Safety, Tools and Maintenance | ||
| 2.1 | Facility Safety | 5.21% |
| 2.2 | Personal Safety | 2.08% |
| Strand 7. Aviation and Aeronautics | ||
| 7.1 | Aviation: Describe the airspace system and aviation industry. | 3.13% |
| 7.4 | Aerodynamics | 9.38% |
| 7.5 | Airport Environments | 5.21% |
| 7.6 | Meteorology | 6.25% |
| 7.7 | Air Traffic Control and Communication | 3.13% |
| 7.8 | Human Factors | 5.21% |
| 7.9 | Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems | 8.33% |
| 7.10 | Geographic Information Systems (GIS) | 7.29% |
| 7.11 | Preflight Preparation | 14.58% |
| 7.12 | Takeoff and Landing | 4.17% |
| 7.13 | Flight Environment | 10.42% |
| 7.14 | Emergency Operations | 6.25% |
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