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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Data Entry Keyers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Manual Dexterity81
Written Comprehension81
3.Explosive Strength72
4.Perceptual Speed69
5.Gross Body Coordination66
Information Ordering66
Oral Comprehension66
8.Visualization63
Written Expression63
10.Gross Body Equilibrium60
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Ability Area Scores

Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
81
50
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
81
45
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems
Explosive Strength
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
72
61
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
69
38
Sort mail according to ZIP codes with no time pressureRead five temperature gauges in 10 seconds to make sure each temperature is within safe limitsInspect electrical parts for defects as they flow by on a fast-moving assembly line
Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
66
52
Recognize the voice of a coworkerIdentify a former customer's voice over the telephoneUnderstand a speech presented by someone with a strange accent
Information Ordering
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
66
45
Put things in numerical orderFollow the correct steps to make changeAssemble a nuclear warhead
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66
46
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
63
41
Answer a business call with coworkers talking nearbyMonitor security TV screens for intruders throughout the night shiftStudy a technical manual in a noisy boiler room
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
63
36
Write a note to remind someone to take food out of the freezerWrite a job recommendation for a subordinateWrite an advanced economics textbook
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
60
39
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience