Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
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| 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. |
| 75 | |
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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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Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
| 63 | |
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| 58 |
| Use a common household bug spray | Use the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water source | Develop a safe commercial cleaner |
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
| 62 | |
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| Use a seatbelt | Inspect a building site for safety violations | Command a military operation |
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 62 | |
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| 55 |
| 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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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 60 | |
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| 51 |
| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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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. |
| 53 | |
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| 46 |
| Show someone how to bowl | Lead a quality improvement seminar | Design a training program for new employees |
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Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
| 52 | |
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| 40 |
| Register to vote in a national election | Prepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new house | Serve as a judge in a federal court |
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
| 51 | |
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| 41 |
| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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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. |
| 49 | |
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| Write a thank you note | Edit a feature article in a local newspaper | Teach a college English class |
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