Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. |
| 90 | |
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| Tighten a screw to get a door to close properly | Replace a faulty hydraulic valve | Repair structural damage after an earthquake |
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Troubleshooting
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. |
| 90 | |
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| Identify the source of a leak by looking under a machine | Identify the circuit causing an electrical system to fail | Direct the debugging of control code for a new operating system |
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Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
| 85 | |
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| Think about the implications of a newspaper article for job opportunities | Determine the impact of new menu changes on a restaurant's purchasing requirements | Identify the implications of a new scientific theory for product design |
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Installation
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications. |
| 82 | |
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| Install a new air filter in an air conditioner | Install new switches for a telephone exchange | "Install a ""one of a kind"" process production molding machine" |
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| Read step-by-step instructions for completing a form | Read a memo from management describing new personnel policies | Read a scientific journal article describing surgical procedures |
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| 80 | |
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| Determine whether a subordinate has a good excuse for being late | Evaluate customer complaints and determine appropriate responses | Write legal brief challenging a federal law |
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Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| 78 | |
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| Lay out tools to complete a job | Redesign a floor layout to take advantage of new manufacturing techniques | Develop and implement a plan to provide emergency relief for a major metropolitan area |
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Quality Control Analysis
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| 77 | |
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| Inspect a draft memorandum for clerical errors | Measure new part requisitions for tolerance to specifications | Develop procedures to test a prototype of a new computer system |
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| Decide how scheduling a break will affect work flow | Evaluate a loan application for degree of risk | Decide whether a manufacturing company should invest in new robotics technology |
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Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
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| Monitor completion times while running a computer program | Monitor machine functions on an automated production line | Monitor and integrate control feedback in a petrochemical processing facility to maintain production flow |
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