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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English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
| 72 | |
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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. |
| 70 | |
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| 60 |
| 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. |
| 66 | |
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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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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. |
| 60 | |
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| 59 |
| File letters alphabetically | Type 30 words per minute | Organize a storage system for company forms |
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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. |
| 60 | |
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| 56 |
| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
| 55 | |
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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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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| 52 | |
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| 49 |
| Replace the filters in a furnace | Replace a valve on a steam pipe | Overhaul an airplane jet engine |
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 51 | |
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| 53 |
| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems. |
| 48 | |
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| Sell cakes at a bake sale | Call a list of clients to introduce them to a new product line | Develop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system |
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