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| 92 |
| Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form | Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies | Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures |
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| 96 | |
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| 89 |
| Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late | Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses | Write legal brief challenging a federal law |
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Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| 94 | |
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| 83 |
| Take a customer's order | Answer inquiries regarding credit references | Preside as judge in a complex legal disagreement |
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Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| 92 | |
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| 92 |
| Monitor completion times while running a computer program | Monitor machine functions on an automated production line | Monitor and integrate control feedback in a petrochemical processing facility to maintain production flow |
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| 90 | |
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| 83 |
| Lay out tools to complete a job | Redesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniques | Develop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area |
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| 90 | |
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| 89 |
| Proofread and correct a letter | Monitor a meeting's progress and revise the agenda to ensure that important topics are discussed | Review corporate productivity and develop a plan to increase productivity |
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Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems. |
| 89 | |
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| 81 |
| Conduct standard tests to determine soil quality | "Conduct product tests to ensure safety standards are met, following written instructions" | Conduct analyses of aerodynamic systems to determine the practicality of an aircraft design |
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| 79 |
| Adjust the settings on a copy machine to make reduced size photocopies | Adjust the speed of assembly line equipment based on the type of product being assembled | Control aircraft approach and landing at a large airport during a busy period |
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| 88 | |
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| 84 |
| Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunities | Determine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirements | Identify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design |
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| 80 |
| Select a screwdriver to use in adjusting a vehicle's carburetor | Choose a software application to use to complete a work assignment | Identify the equipment needed to produce a new product line |
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