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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Finger Dexterity69
2.Visualization66
3.Gross Body Coordination63
Problem Sensitivity63
5.Deductive Reasoning60
6.Sound Localization56
Near Vision56
Control Precision56
Manual Dexterity56
Arm-Hand Steadiness56
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

Finger Dexterity
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
69
55
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Visualization
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
66
50
Imagine how to put paper in a typewriter so that the letterhead comes out on topFollow a diagram to assemble a metal storage cabinetAnticipate opponent's as well as your own future moves in a chess game
Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
63
54
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
63
45
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
60
46
Know that a stalled car can coast downhillDecide what factors to consider in selecting stocksDesign an aircraft wing using principles of aerodynamics
Sound Localization
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
56
41
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
56
54
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
56
43
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth
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.
56
46
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments
Arm-Hand Steadiness
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
56
43
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond