Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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| Install a door lock | Design a more stable grocery cart | Plan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge |
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
| 88 | |
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| Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long | Draw plans for remodeling a kitchen | Develop detailed plans for a high-rise office building |
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 80 | |
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| Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tape | Use a word processor | Create a program to scan computer disks for viruses |
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Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
| 77 | |
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| 74 |
| Use a crowbar to pry open a box | Calculate water pressure through a pipe | Design a cleaner burning gasoline engine |
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
| 75 | |
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| 58 |
| Put a computer back into its packing materials | Supervise an appliance assembly line | Manage an international shipping company distribution center |
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| 72 | |
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| Replace the filters in a furnace | Replace a valve on a steam pipe | Overhaul an airplane jet engine |
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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| 69 | |
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| 59 |
| Write a thank you note | Edit a feature article in a local newspaper | Teach a college English class |
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 67 | |
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| 73 |
| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
| 47 | |
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| Process customer dry-cleaning drop off | Work as a day care aide supervising 10 children | Respond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster |
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Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| 45 | |
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| 55 |
| Show someone how to bowl | Lead a quality improvement seminar | Design a training program for new employees |
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