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.
Chemistry
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.
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
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.
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Speaking
Talking to others.
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
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.
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.