Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| 80 | |
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| 71 |
| 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. |
| 75 | |
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| 42 |
| Write a thank you note | Edit a feature article in a local newspaper | Teach a college English class |
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 75 | |
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| 58 |
| 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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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. |
| 73 | |
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| 75 |
| Show someone how to bowl | Lead a quality improvement seminar | Design a training program for new employees |
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 72 | |
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| 55 |
| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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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. |
| 69 | |
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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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Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. |
| 65 | |
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| 55 |
| 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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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. |
| 65 | |
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| 60 |
| Use a seatbelt | Inspect a building site for safety violations | Command a military operation |
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Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
| 64 | |
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| 43 |
| Ride a train to work | Steer a large freighter through a busy harbor | Control air traffic at a busy airport |
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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. |
| 61 | |
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| 36 |
| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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