Learning Objectives for Module 01

When you have completed this module of training, you will be able to:
• Correctly describe the purpose and expectations of the 5DX Test Developer’s
training.
• Correctly describe the steps in the 5DX test development process.
• You will be able to develop a test for a printed circuit board.
- You will probably need some additional help, from a co-worker or from
Agilent. To minimize this:
• The class uses on-line documentation and help tools.
• During the development of the first panel, the instructor will be
present and coaching during all labs.
• During the second panel's development, the instructor will act as
an Agilent Systems Engineer / Applications Engineer. You can
call on the instructor for help in much the same way as you
would your local Agilent representative. (After attempting to
solve the problem on your own using the class workbook, on-line
help and some experimentation. If you cannot find the
information needed within three minutes, ask the instructor.)

Our goal in using this scenario is to:
− a) Teach every student how to solve problems without
assistance.
When asked for help, the instructor's first effort will be to help
find the answer in the on-line help / documentation. Thus
demonstrating the self-supporting tools available on the system.
− b) The three minute rule is used so everyone will use the tools,
but not so long that it creates frustration.
Methods used to teach the 5DX
• Lectures will describe the concepts of test.
- Students are expected to participate with questions and feedback.
- Students will work in pairs. It is assumed that students will learn as
much from their partner as from the instructor.
• Labs will reinforce those concepts with practical experience.
The labs early in the class have step-by-step instructions. Later in the class, the labs will
be less step-by-step. As you are doing the labs, stop and ask yourself and your partner,
“What are we doing?”. “What did we just do?”, “Why did we do it this way?”…
• Labs
- Instructor Lead Labs: Initially, the instructor will lead the class through a
new process. The instructor will perform the process, one step at a time,
while the class does the same. In all cases, the class manual includes the
same instructions, so no one has to take notes while performing the
exercise.
- Independent Labs: Usually, these same tasks are performed again during
an independent lab following the instructor-lead lab using different files
or panels.
• Review the Student Workbooks the night before the lecture. This will help
you learn more during the class.