ASTTBC Tech Exam study plan

Map every topic in Domain 1 (Applied Science Technology Practice) against a self-rated confidence score from 1 to 5

Define the SI units, prefixes, and significant-figure conventions used in applied technology calculations

List the personal protective equipment and hazard-control hierarchy required for common fieldwork tasks in Domain 4

Draft a weekly study calendar that reserves two 3-hour blocks for calculation practice

Solve applied mechanics problems involving force, torque, stress, and strain using consistent units

Interpret basic electrical quantities (voltage, current, resistance, power) in practical technology scenarios

Apply the hierarchy of controls to three realistic workplace hazards and justify each chosen control

Identify the documentation required before starting a field task, such as hazard assessments and permits

Analyze measurement uncertainty and explain how instrument accuracy affects reported results

Compare material properties and select an appropriate material for a stated application with justification

Demonstrate safe handling, storage, and disposal procedures for two common hazardous materials

Summarize emergency response steps for electrical, chemical, and mechanical incidents

Define the core ethical duties of a technologist, including competence, honesty, and public safety

Distinguish between a conflict of interest and ordinary professional courtesy using three written scenarios

Outline the structure of the regulatory framework governing technology practice, including the roles of statutes, regulations, and bylaws

Explain the purpose of a code of ethics and how it applies to real decisions

Apply a structured decision model to an ethical dilemma and document the reasoning

Describe the complaint, investigation, and discipline process for professional misconduct

Differentiate between negligence, malpractice, and incompetence with examples

Identify the limits of a technologist's scope of practice and the duty to refer work beyond competence

Interpret the legal concepts of liability, due diligence, and standard of care in a technology context

Explain confidentiality, record-keeping, and reporting obligations under the regulatory framework

Analyze the professional obligations triggered when a colleague's work appears unsafe or non-compliant

Review continuing-competence requirements and plan how to document professional development

Integrate applied-science calculations into a multi-step technical problem under time pressure

Perform a risk assessment for a simulated project and select controls with cost and practicality in mind

Audit a sample field procedure against safety requirements and identify at least five deficiencies

Explain how technical decisions in Domain 1 interact with safety outcomes in Domain 4

Complete two full-length timed practice exams and record scores by domain

Review every missed question and write a one-line rule for each error type

Rehearse concise written answers to ethics and regulatory scenarios within time limits

Finalize a one-page summary sheet of formulas, duties, and regulatory concepts for last-minute review