Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers — Skills Profile
Complete breakdown of skills, knowledge, and abilities required for this occupation.
Skills Overview
Skills (35)
Knowledge Areas (33)
Computers and Electronics
5.5
Mathematics
4.2
English Language
4.1
Engineering and Technology
3.9
Education and Training
3.7
Design
3.7
Administration and Management
3.1
Administrative
3.0
Customer and Personal Service
2.9
Telecommunications
2.2
Personnel and Human Resources
2.2
Production and Processing
2.0
Communications and Media
2.0
Psychology
1.9
Public Safety and Security
1.8
Economics and Accounting
1.6
Sociology and Anthropology
1.6
Law and Government
1.6
Geography
1.5
Physics
1.4
Sales and Marketing
1.4
Foreign Language
1.3
Therapy and Counseling
1.3
Transportation
1.3
Mechanical
1.2
Philosophy and Theology
1.2
Building and Construction
1.2
Chemistry
1.2
Biology
1.1
Fine Arts
1.1
Medicine and Dentistry
1.1
History and Archeology
1.1
Food Production
1.0
Abilities (52)
Oral Comprehension
4.1
Written Comprehension
4.1
Oral Expression
4.1
Problem Sensitivity
4.1
Deductive Reasoning
4.0
Inductive Reasoning
4.0
Information Ordering
4.0
Written Expression
3.9
Near Vision
3.6
Flexibility of Closure
3.4
Speech Recognition
3.3
Fluency of Ideas
3.1
Category Flexibility
3.1
Perceptual Speed
3.1
Originality
3.0
Mathematical Reasoning
3.0
Selective Attention
3.0
Speech Clarity
3.0
Visualization
2.8
Time Sharing
2.8
Speed of Closure
2.5
Far Vision
2.5
Number Facility
2.4
Memorization
2.3
Manual Dexterity
2.0
Finger Dexterity
2.0
Auditory Attention
2.0
Arm-Hand Steadiness
1.9
Control Precision
1.9
Wrist-Finger Speed
1.9
Visual Color Discrimination
1.9
Hearing Sensitivity
1.9
Trunk Strength
1.8
Depth Perception
1.5
Dynamic Strength
1.4
Spatial Orientation
1.0
Multilimb Coordination
1.0
Response Orientation
1.0
Rate Control
1.0
Reaction Time
1.0
Speed of Limb Movement
1.0
Static Strength
1.0
Explosive Strength
1.0
Stamina
1.0
Extent Flexibility
1.0
Dynamic Flexibility
1.0
Gross Body Coordination
1.0
Gross Body Equilibrium
1.0
Night Vision
1.0
Peripheral Vision
1.0
Glare Sensitivity
1.0
Sound Localization
1.0
Interest Profile (RIASEC)
Investigative
5.8
Conventional
5.7
Realistic
3.8
Artistic
1.7
Enterprising
1.6
Social
1.5