English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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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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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. |
| 76 | |
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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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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 74 | |
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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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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 72 | |
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| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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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. |
| 68 | |
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| 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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Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data. |
| 62 | |
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| Answer billing questions from credit card customers | Develop financial investment programs for individual clients | Keep a major corporation's financial records |
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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. |
| 62 | |
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| 68 |
| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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Clerical
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology. |
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| 63 |
| File letters alphabetically | Type 30 words per minute | Organize a storage system for company forms |
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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. |
| 54 | |
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| Ride a train to work | Steer a large freighter through a busy harbor | Control air traffic at a busy airport |
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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. |
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| Show someone how to bowl | Lead a quality improvement seminar | Design a training program for new employees |
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