CVE Job Analysis & Occupational Information 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does SVP (Specific Vocational Preparation) measure in occupational analysis?
- The amount of time required to learn techniques, acquire information, and develop skills for average job performance (Correct answer)
- The speed at which a worker can complete specific vocational tasks
- The number of vocational training programs available for an occupation
- The salary level associated with specific job skills
Correct answer: The amount of time required to learn techniques, acquire information, and develop skills for average job performance
SVP measures the time required to learn job techniques and develop skills for average performance, ranging from level 1 (short demonstration only) to level 9 (over 10 years of preparation).
Question 2: In the DOT (Dictionary of Occupational Titles) worker function system, which domain does the MIDDLE digit of a 3-digit worker function code represent?
- Data
- People (Correct answer)
- Things
- Environment
Correct answer: People
In the DOT 3-digit worker function code, the first digit represents Data, the middle digit represents People, and the last digit represents Things.
Question 3: In O*NET, which descriptor organizes occupations by the level of education, related experience, and on-the-job training required?
- Work Context
- Job Zone (Correct answer)
- Work Values
- Occupational Interests
Correct answer: Job Zone
O*NET Job Zones (1 through 5) categorize occupations by the amount of preparation needed, with Zone 1 requiring little or no preparation and Zone 5 requiring extensive preparation.
Question 4: In the physical demands of work classification, 'sedentary' work requires lifting no more than how many pounds at a time?
- 5 pounds
- 10 pounds (Correct answer)
- 15 pounds
- 20 pounds
Correct answer: 10 pounds
Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying small articles such as dockets, ledgers, and hand tools.
Question 5: Which U.S. Department of Labor publication provides physical demand characteristics, environmental conditions, and aptitude requirements for DOT-listed occupations?
- O*NET Content Model
- Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE)
- Selected Characteristics of Occupations (SCO) (Correct answer)
- Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)
Correct answer: Selected Characteristics of Occupations (SCO)
The Selected Characteristics of Occupations (SCO) is a companion to the DOT that provides specific physical demand characteristics, environmental conditions, aptitudes, and temperaments for vocational evaluation use.
Question 6: The first three digits of a DOT 9-digit occupational code represent which of the following?
- The strength level, SVP level, and industry classification
- The occupational category, division, and group (Correct answer)
- The worker function ratings for Data, People, and Things
- The physical demands, environmental conditions, and temperament ratings
Correct answer: The occupational category, division, and group
The first three digits of a DOT code classify the occupation hierarchically into an occupational category (hundreds digit), division (tens digit), and group (ones digit).
Question 7: Which aptitude in the DOT/SCO system refers to the ability to learn and understand instructions and underlying principles?
- Aptitude V (Verbal Aptitude)
- Aptitude G (General Learning Ability) (Correct answer)
- Aptitude N (Numerical Aptitude)
- Aptitude Q (Clerical Perception)
Correct answer: Aptitude G (General Learning Ability)
Aptitude G (General Learning Ability) represents the ability to catch on or understand instructions and underlying principles, typically measured through intelligence testing.
CVE Job Analysis & Occupational Information 1
What does SVP (Specific Vocational Preparation) measure in occupational analysis?