Preparation
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Preparation zone | Zone 4 – Considerable preparation needed |
| What O*NET says the zone requires | Considerable skill, knowledge, or experience is needed |
| Broad occupation in O*NET | True (Yes) |
| Skills listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Abilities listed for this occupation | 6 |
| Tasks listed for this occupation | 5 |
| Interest scores given for this occupation | 6 |
Skills
The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Skill | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 2.A.1.a | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Active Listening | 2.A.1.b | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.A.2.a | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Speaking | 2.A.1.d | 3.88 | 08/2022 |
| Writing | 2.A.1.c | 3.75 | 08/2022 |
| Monitoring | 2.A.2.d | 3.62 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Abilities
The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.
| Ability | O*NET element | Importance | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.4 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 1.A.1.b.5 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.1 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Oral Expression | 1.A.1.a.3 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 1.A.1.b.3 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
| Written Comprehension | 1.A.1.a.2 | 4.0 | 08/2022 |
The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.
Tasks
The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.
| Task | Type | Incumbents responding | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. | Core | 33 | 08/2022 |
| Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers. | Core | 34 | 08/2022 |
| Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability. | Core | 34 | 08/2022 |
| Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. | Core | 34 | 08/2022 |
| Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. | Core | 33 | 08/2022 |
Work interests
The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.
| Interest | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative | 5.76 | 11/2023 |
| Conventional | 5.68 | 11/2023 |
| Realistic | 3.8 | 11/2023 |
| Artistic | 1.69 | 11/2023 |
| Enterprising | 1.57 | 11/2023 |
| Social | 1.53 | 11/2023 |