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Instructions for Making Knowledge Ratings
Instructions for Making Knowledge Ratings
These questions are about work-related areas of knowledge. Knowledge areas are sets of facts
and principles needed to address problems and issues that are part of a job. You will be asked
about a series of different areas of knowledge and how they relate to workers in the occupation.
As an occupation expert, first consider the different knowledge areas needed by workers to
perform the occupation. Then, with this information in mind, please answer each question as if you
were performing work that is typical of the occupation.
Each knowledge area in this questionnaire is named and defined.
For example:
Economics and
Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and
practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis
and reporting of financial data.
You are then asked two questions about each knowledge area:
A
How important is the knowledge area to the performance of the occupation?
For example:
How important is ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING knowledge to the
performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer.
Do not mark on the line between the numbers.
*If you rate the knowledge area as Not Important to the performance of the occupation, mark the
one [ 1 ] then skip over question B and proceed to the next knowledge area.
B
What level of the knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
To help you understand what we mean by level, we provide you with examples of job-related
activities at different levels. For example:
What level of ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING knowledge is needed to
perform the occupation?
Answer bill ing questions
from credit card customers
1
2
Develop financial investment
programs for individual clients
3
4
Keep a major corporation’s
financial records
5
6
7
Highest Level
Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer.
Do not mark on the line between the numbers.
1. 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.
A. How important is ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT knowledge to the performance of
the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
Extremely
Important
4
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Monitor progress of a project
to ensure timely completion
Approve a
reimbursement request
1
2
3
2. Clerical
4
Manage a multimilliondollar company
5
6
7
Highest Level
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.
A. How important is CLERICAL knowledge to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of CLERICAL knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Direct phone calls to the
appropriate staff member
1
2
Type 30 words
per minute
3
Organize a digital storage
system for company forms
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
3. Economics and
Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles
and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the
analysis and reporting of financial data.
A. How important is ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING knowledge to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of ECONOMICS AND ACCOUNTING knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Answer billing questions
from credit card customers
1
2
Develop financial investment
programs for individual clients
3
4. Sales and
Marketing
4
Keep a major corporation’s
financial records
5
6
7
Highest Level
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.
A. How important is SALES AND MARKETING knowledge to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of SALES AND MARKETING knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
1
2
Develop a marketing plan
for a new nationwide
high-speed internet system
Introduce clients to
a new line of products
Sell cakes at
a bake sale
3
4
5
6
7
Hig hest Level
5. 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.
A. How important is CUSTOMER AND PERSONAL SERVICE knowledge to the performance of
the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of CUSTOMER AND PERSONAL SERVICE knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Process a customer’s
dry-cleaning drop off
1
2
Respond to a citizen’s
request for assistance after a
major disaster
Be responsible for 10
children at daycare
3
6. Personnel and
Human Resources
4
6
5
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of principles and procedures for
personnel recruitment, selection, training,
compensation and benefits, labor relations and
negotiation, and personnel information systems.
A. How important is knowledge of PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES to the performance
of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of PERSONNEL AND HUMAN RESOURCES knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Fill out a medical
claim form
1
2
Design a new personnel
selection and promotion
system for the Army
Interview applicants for
an administrative position
3
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
7. Production and
Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes,
quality control, costs, and other techniques for
maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution
of goods.
A. How important is knowledge of PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
Important
2
3
Extremely
Important
Very
Important
4
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Put a computer
back into its
packing materials
1
Manage an international
shipping company
distribution center
Supervise an appliance
assembly line
4
3
2
8. Food Production
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting,
growing, and harvesting food products (both plant
and animal) for consumption, including storage/
handling techniques.
A. How important is knowledge of FOOD PRODUCTION to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of FOOD PRODUCTION knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Operate a
commercial
fishing boat
Grow herbs
in the kitchen
1
2
3
4
5
Run a
large production
farm
6
7
Highest Level
9. Computers and
Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips,
electronic equipment, and computer hardware and
software, including applications and programming.
A. How important is knowledge of COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
Somewhat
Important
Important
3
2
1
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of COMPUTERS AND ELECTRONICS is needed to perform the
occupation?
Operate a media
player to watch a
training video
1
Create a program to
scan a computer
for viruses
Use a computer
to format a document
2
3
10. Engineering and
Technology
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
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.
A. How important is knowledge of ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY is needed to perform the
occupation?
Install a door lock
1
2
Plan for the impact
of weather in
designing a bridge
Design a custom
office chair
3
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
11. Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
involved in production of precision technical plans,
blueprints, drawings, and models.
A. How important is knowledge of DESIGN to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of DESIGN is needed to perform the occupation?
Draw a straight line
4-3/16 inches long
1
Develop detailed plans for a
high-rise office building
Design plans for
remodeling a kitchen
2
3
12. Building and
Construction
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools
involved in the construction or repair of houses,
buildings, or other structures such as highways and
roads.
A. How important is knowledge of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Choose the proper type of wood
for adding a deck onto a house
1
2
Fix a plumbing leak
in the ceiling
3
4
Build a high-rise
office tower
5
6
7
Highest Level
13. Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their
designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
A. How important is MECHANICAL knowledge to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of MECHANICAL knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Replace the filters
in a furnace
1
2
Replace a valve
on a steam pipe
3
14. Mathematics
Overhaul an airplane
jet engine
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus,
statistics, and their applications.
A. How important is knowledge of MATHEMATICS to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of MATHEMATICS is needed to perform the occupation?
Analyze data to determine
areas with the highest sales
Add two numbers
1
2
3
4
Derive a complex
mathematical equation
5
6
7
Highest Level
15. Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws,
their interrelationships, and applications to
understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric
dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and
sub-atomic structures and processes.
A. How important is knowledge of PHYSICS to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
Extremely
Important
5
4
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of PHYSICS knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Calculate the speed of a
falling object
Use a crowbar to
pry open a box
1
2
3
16. Chemistry
Design a cleaner burning
gasoline engine
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
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.
A. How important is knowledge of CHEMISTRY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Very
Important
Important
4
3
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of CHEMISTRY knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Use a common
household bug spray
1
2
Use the proper concentration of
chlorine to purify a water source
3
4
5
Develop a safe
commercial cleaner
6
7
Highest Level
17. Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms and their
tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and
interactions with each other and the environment.
A. How important is knowledge of BIOLOGY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of BIOLOGY knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Investigate the effects
of pollution on
marine plants and animals
Feed domestic
animals
1
2
3
18. Psychology
4
5
Isolate and identify
a new virus
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of human behavior and performance;
individual differences in ability, personality, and
interests; learning and motivation; psychological
research methods; and the assessment and
treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
A. How important is knowledge of PSYCHOLOGY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of PSYCHOLOGY knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Monitor several children
on a playground
1
2
Understand the impact of alcohol
on human responses
3
4
5
Treat a person with a
severe mental illness
6
7
Highest Level
19. Sociology and
Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal
trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity,
cultures, and their history and origins.
A. How important is knowledge of SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY to the performance of
the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of SOCIOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY is needed to perform the
occupation?
Identify two cultures in a
story as being different
1
2
Create a new theory
about the development
of civilizations
Write an article about
cultural differences
3
20. Geography
4
6
5
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing
the features of land, sea, and air masses, including
their physical characteristics, locations,
interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal,
and human life.
A. How important is knowledge of GEOGRAPHY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of GEOGRAPHY is needed to perform the occupation?
Know the capital of
the United States
1
2
Develop a map of the
world showing mountains,
deserts, and rivers
Find a specific country
on a world map
3
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
21. Medicine and
Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed
to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and
deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment
alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and
preventive health-care measures.
A. How important is knowledge of MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Very
Important
Important
4
3
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Use a band -aid
1
Fill a tooth cavity
2
3
22. Therapy and
Counseling
4
5
Perform open heart surgery
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for
diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical
and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling
and guidance.
A. How important is knowledge of THERAPY AND COUNSELING to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of THERAPY AND COUNSELING knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Put ice on a
sprained ankle
1
2
Provide job counseling
to the unemployed
3
4
Counsel an
abused child
5
6
7
Highest Level
23. 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.
A. How important is knowledge of EDUCATION AND TRAINING to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of EDUCATION AND TRAINING knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Show someone
how to bowl
1
2
Lead a quality
improvement seminar
4
3
24. English
Language
Design a training program
for new employees
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English
language including the meaning and spelling of
words, rules of composition, and grammar.
A. How important is knowledge of the ENGLISH LANGUAGE to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of ENGLISH LANGUAGE knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Edit an article for a
news website
Write a thank you note
1
2
3
4
Teach a college
English class
5
6
7
Highest Level
25. Foreign
Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign
(non-English) language including the meaning and
spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar,
and pronunciation.
A. How important is knowledge of a FOREIGN LANGUAGE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of FOREIGN LANGUAGE knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Say “please”and
“thank you”in a
foreign language
Write an English language
review of a book written
in a foreign language
Ask directions in a
foreign city
1
4
3
2
26. Fine Arts
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to
compose, produce, and perform works of music,
dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
A. How important is knowledge of FINE ARTS to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of FINE ARTS knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Attend a popular
music concert
1
Play a minor part in a
local theater play
2
3
Design an exhibit
for a major art show
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
27. History and
Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes,
indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
A. How important is knowledge of HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
Somewhat
Important
1
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of HISTORY AND ARCHEOLOGY is needed to perform the
occupation?
Take a class
in US History
1
28. Philosophy and
Theology
7
6
5
4
3
2
Determine the age of
bones for placing them
in fossil history
Teach local history
to school children
Highest Level
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and
religions. This includes their basic principles, values,
ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their
impact on human culture.
A. How important is knowledge of PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of PHILOSOPHY AND THEOLOGY is needed to perform the
occupation?
Watch a TV show
on family values
1
2
Understand another culture’s
religious practices
3
4
Compare the teachings
of major philosophers
5
6
7
Highest Level
29. 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.
A. How important is PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY knowledge to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Inspect a building site
for safety violations
Use a seatbelt
1
2
30. Law and
Government
5
4
3
Command a military
operation
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures,
precedents, government regulations, executive
orders, agency rules, and the democratic political
process.
A. How important is knowledge of LAW AND GOVERNMENT to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of knowledge of LAW AND GOVERNMENT is needed to perform the occupation?
Prepare documents and
title papers for the
purchase of a new house
Describe the length of
a U.S. presidential term
1
2
3
4
Serve as a judge
in a federal court
5
6
7
Highest Level
31. Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting,
switching, control, and operation of
telecommunications systems.
A. How important is knowledge of TELECOMMUNICATIONS to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of TELECOMMUNICATIONS knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Send an email
1
Install a wireless
internet router
Develop a new, world-wide
telecommunications network
2
3
32. Communications
and Media
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
Knowledge of media production, communication, and
dissemination techniques and methods. This includes
alternative ways to inform and entertain via written,
oral, and visual media.
A. How important is knowledge of COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA to the performance of the
occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of COMMUNICATIONS AND MEDIA knowledge is needed to perform the
occupation?
Write a
thank you note
1
2
3
Host a music
radio show
Write a novel
4
5
6
7
Highest Level
33. Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving
people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the
relative costs and benefits.
A. How important is knowledge of TRANSPORTATION to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important*
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
* If you marked Not Important, skip LEVEL below and go on to the next knowledge area.
B. What level of TRANSPORTATION knowledge is needed to perform the occupation?
Drive a semi-truck
through a busy city
Ride a train
to work
1
2
3
4
5
PLEASE CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE
Control air traffic
at a busy airport
6
7
Highest Level
Instructions for Completing Education and Training Questions
In these questions, you are asked about the education and experience requirements for
the occupation. Please read each question carefully and mark your answer by putting an
X in the box beside your one best answer.
REQUIRED LEVEL OF EDUCATION
34.
If someone were being hired to perform the occupation, indicate the level of
education that would be required (please check only one box):
(Note that this does not mean the level of education that you personally have achieved.)
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma – or the equivalent (for example, GED)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high
school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services,
personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare,
construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision
production)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized
program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate
degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the
title of Master.
Master's Degree
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized
program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's
degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the
doctoral level.
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that
o requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the
program,
o includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and
o provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a
profession.
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doctoral Training
35.
If someone were being hired to perform the occupation, how much RELATED
WORK EXPERIENCE would be required? (That is, having other jobs that prepare
the worker for the job.)
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
36.
If someone were being hired to perform the occupation, how much ON-SITE
OR IN-PLANT TRAINING would be required? (That is, organized classroom
study provided by the employer.)
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
37.
If someone were being hired to perform the occupation, how much ON-THEJOB TRAINING would be required? (That is, serving as a learner or trainee on
the job under instruction of a more experienced worker.)
None or short demonstration
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
Over 10 years
38.
If someone were being hired to perform the occupation, how important would
it be to hold a job-related professional certification?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important
39.
How important is it to have completed a job-related apprenticeship to
successfully perform the occupation?
Not important
Somewhat important
Important
Very important
Extremely important
Instructions for Making Work Style Ratings
These questions are about work styles. A Work Style is a personal characteristic.
You will be asked about a series of different work styles and how they relate to the
occupation. As an occupation expert, first consider the different work styles
needed by workers to perform the occupation. Then, with this information in mind,
please answer each question as if you were performing work typical of the
occupation.
First, each work style is named and defined. For example:
Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly
and effectively with high-stress situations.
Then you are asked How important is this characteristic to the performance of
the occupation? For example:
How important is STRESS TOLERANCE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Mark your answer by putting an X through the number that represents your answer.
Do not mark on the line between the numbers.
40. Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining
personally challenging achievement goals and
exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
How important is ACHIEVEMENT/EFFORT to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
41. Persistence
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires persistence in the face of
obstacles.
How important is PERSISTENCE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
42. Initiative
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires a willingness to take on
responsibilities and challenges.
How important is INITIATIVE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
43. Leadership
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge,
and offer opinions and direction.
How important is LEADERSHIP to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
44. Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others and
displaying a good-natured, cooperative
attitude.
How important is COOPERATION to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
45. Concern for Others
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires being sensitive to others' needs
and feelings, and being understanding and
helpful to others.
How important is CONCERN FOR OTHERS to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
46. Social Orientation
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires preferring to work with others
rather than alone, and being personally
connected with others.
How important is SOCIAL ORIENTATION to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
47. Self-Control
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires maintaining composure, keeping
emotions in check, controlling anger, and
avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very
difficult situations.
How important is SELF-CONTROL to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
48. Stress Tolerance
Job requires accepting criticism and dealing
calmly and effectively with high-stress
situations.
How important is STRESS TOLERANCE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
49. Adaptability/Flexibility
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires being open to change (positive
or negative) and to considerable variety in
the workplace.
How important is ADAPTABILITY/FLEXIBILITY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
50. Dependability
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and
dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
How important is DEPENDABILITY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
51. Attention to Detail
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires being careful about details and
thorough in completing tasks.
How important is ATTENTION TO DETAIL to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
52. Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
How important is INTEGRITY to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
53. Independence
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires developing one's own ways of
doing things, guiding oneself with little or no
supervision, and depending on oneself to get
things done.
How important is INDEPENDENCE to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
54. Innovation
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires creativity and alternative
thinking to develop new ideas for and
answers to work-related problems.
How important is INNOVATION to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
55. Analytical Thinking
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
Job requires analyzing information and using
logic to address work-related issues and
problems.
How important is ANALYTICAL THINKING to the performance of the occupation?
Not
Important
1
Somewhat
Important
2
Important
3
Very
Important
4
Extremely
Important
5
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| File Title | Background Information |
| Author | danny occoquan |
| File Modified | 2021-09-23 |
| File Created | 2021-09-23 |