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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Problem Sensitivity66
2.Near Vision63
Arm-Hand Steadiness63
Oral Comprehension63
5.Multilimb Coordination60
Inductive Reasoning60
Deductive Reasoning60
8.Control Precision56
9.Visual Color Discrimination53
Manual Dexterity53
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

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.
66
46
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
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
63
50
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
63
43
Light a candleThread a needleCut facets in a diamond
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
63
52
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
60
43
Row a boatOperate a forklift truck in a warehousePlay the drum set in a jazz band
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
60
41
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
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
60
43
Know that a stalled car can coast downhillDecide what factors to consider in selecting stocksDesign an aircraft wing using principles of aerodynamics
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
Visual Color Discrimination
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
53
48
Separate laundry into colors and whitesTrace electrical circuits marked by various colored wiresPaint a color portrait of a live person
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.
53
43
Screw a light bulb into a light socketPack oranges in crates as quickly as possiblePerform open heart surgery with surgical instruments