Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
| 88 | |
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| Read dials on the dashboard of a car | Read the fine print of a legal document | Detect minor defects in a diamond |
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Depth Perception
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
| 85 | |
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| Merge a car into traffic on a city street | Operate a crane to move materials from a truck bed to the ground | Throw a long pass to a closely guarded teammate |
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Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance. |
| 85 | |
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| Read a roadside billboard | Focus a slide projector | Detect differences in ships on the horizon |
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Reaction Time
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears. |
| 85 | |
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| 63 |
| Start to slow down the car when a traffic light turns yellow | Throw a switch when a red warning light goes off | Hit the brake when a pedestrian steps in front of the car |
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Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part. |
| 81 | |
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| "When the doorbell and telephone ring at the same time, quickly select which to answer first" | Hit either the automobile brake or gas pedal in a skid situation | "In an out of control spacecraft, react quickly to restore control" |
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Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
| 81 | |
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| Adjust a room light with a dimmer switch | Adjust farm tractor controls | Drill a tooth |
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Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
| 81 | |
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| Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearby | Monitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shift | Study a technical manual in a noisy boiler room |
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
| 81 | |
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| Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't work | Recognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occur | Recognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms |
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Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you. |
| 78 | |
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| Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mall | Find your way through a dark room without hitting anything | Navigate an ocean voyage using only the positions of the sun and stars |
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Night Vision
The ability to see under low light conditions. |
| 75 | |
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| 45 |
| Read street signs at dusk (just after sunset) | Take notes during a slide presentation | Find your way through the woods on a moonless night |
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