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. |
| 85 | |
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| 57 |
| 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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Production and Processing Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. |
| 64 | |
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| 51 |
| Put a computer back into its packing materials | Supervise an appliance assembly line | Manage an international shipping company distribution center |
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Education and Training Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
| 51 | |
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| Show someone how to bowl | Lead a quality improvement seminar | Design a training program for new employees |
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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. |
| 50 | |
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| 34 |
| Write a thank you note | Edit a feature article in a local newspaper | Teach a college English class |
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Chemistry Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. |
| 48 | |
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| 42 |
| Use a common household bug spray | Use the proper concentration of chlorine to purify a water source | Develop a safe commercial cleaner |
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Computers and Electronics Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
| 48 | |
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| 41 |
| 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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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. |
| 44 | |
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| 48 |
| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
| 42 | |
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| 31 |
| Replace the filters in a furnace | Replace a valve on a steam pipe | Overhaul an airplane jet engine |
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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. |
| 42 | |
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| 35 |
| 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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Mathematics Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
| 40 | |
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| Add two numbers | Analyze data to determine areas with the highest sales | Derive a complex mathematical equation |
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