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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Network and Computer Systems Administrators. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Near Vision85
2.Problem Sensitivity81
3.Inductive Reasoning78
Oral Comprehension78
5.Information Ordering75
Deductive Reasoning75
Oral Expression75
Written Comprehension75
9.Finger Dexterity72
10.Selective Attention69
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
85
66
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.
81
70
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
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
78
73
Decide what to wear based on the weather reportDetermine the prime suspect based on crime scene evidenceDiagnose a disease using results of many different lab tests
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
78
66
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
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).
75
63
Put things in numerical orderFollow the correct steps to make changeAssemble a nuclear warhead
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
75
71
Know that a stalled car can coast downhillDecide what factors to consider in selecting stocksDesign an aircraft wing using principles of aerodynamics
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75
73
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
75
68
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems
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.
72
64
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Selective Attention
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
69
54
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