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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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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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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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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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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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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Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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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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Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes. |
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| Use a crowbar to pry open a box | Calculate water pressure through a pipe | Design a cleaner burning gasoline engine |
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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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| Install a door lock | Design a more stable grocery cart | Plan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge |
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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. |
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| 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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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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| Draw a straight line 4 3/16 inches long | Draw plans for remodeling a kitchen | Develop detailed plans for a high-rise office building |
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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. |
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| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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