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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Surveying Technicians. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Gross Body Coordination72
2.Finger Dexterity66
Deductive Reasoning66
Problem Sensitivity66
Oral Comprehension66
6.Mathematical Reasoning63
Oral Expression63
Written Comprehension63
9.Gross Body Equilibrium60
Control Precision60
* Importance out of 100

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

Gross Body Coordination
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
72
52
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
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.
66
45
Put coins in a parking meterAttach small knobs to stereo equipment on an assembly linePut together the inner workings of a small wrist watch
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
66
46
Know that a stalled car can coast downhillDecide what factors to consider in selecting stocksDesign an aircraft wing using principles of aerodynamics
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
50
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
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
66
57
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Mathematical Reasoning
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
63
50
Determine how much 10 oranges will cost when they are priced at 2 for 20 centsDecide how to calculate profits to determine the amounts of yearly bonusesDetermine the mathematics required to simulate a space craft landing on the moon
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
63
54
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.
63
50
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
60
52
Read a roadside billboardFocus a slide projectorDetect differences in ships on the horizon
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
60
45
Adjust a room light with a dimmer switchAdjust farm tractor controlsDrill a tooth