Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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| Replace the filters in a furnace | Replace a valve on a steam pipe | Overhaul an airplane jet engine |
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Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits. |
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| Ride a train to work | Steer a large freighter through a busy harbor | Control air traffic at a busy airport |
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. |
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| Use a seatbelt | Inspect a building site for safety violations | Command a military operation |
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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. |
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| Sign a pay voucher | Monitor progress of a project to ensure timely completion | Manage a $10 million company |
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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. |
| 53 | |
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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. |
| 53 | |
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| 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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Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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| Install a door lock | Design a more stable grocery cart | Plan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge |
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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. |
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| File letters alphabetically | Type 30 words per minute | Organize a storage system for company forms |
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Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. |
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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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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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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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