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Knowledge Areas

Learn about the most important knowledge areas for Technical Directors/Managers. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each knowledge area.

Importance*More Info
1.Communications and Media93
2.English Language83
3.Computers and Electronics82
4.Administration and Management71
5.Telecommunications66
6.Customer and Personal Service55
7.Sales and Marketing51
8.Engineering and Technology48
9.Law and Government47
Mathematics47
* Importance out of 100

Score Key
  Importance for success in this profession
  Level of proficiency needed

Knowledge Area Scores

Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
93
77
Write a thank you noteBe a radio disk jockeyWrite a novel
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
83
60
Write a thank you noteEdit a feature article in a local newspaperTeach a college English class
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
82
71
Operate a VCR to watch a pre-recorded training tapeUse a word processorCreate a program to scan computer disks for viruses
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.
71
51
Sign a pay voucherMonitor progress of a project to ensure timely completionManage a $10 million company
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
66
55
Dial a phoneInstall a satellite TV dish"Develop a new, world-wide telecommunications network"
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.
55
59
Process customer dry-cleaning drop offWork as a day care aide supervising 10 childrenRespond to a citizen's request for assistance after a major disaster
Sales and Marketing
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.
51
47
Sell cakes at a bake saleCall a list of clients to introduce them to a new product lineDevelop a marketing plan for a nationwide telephone system
Engineering and Technology
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.
48
50
Install a door lockDesign a more stable grocery cartPlan for the impact of weather in designing a bridge
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
47
40
Register to vote in a national electionPrepare documents and title papers for the purchase of a new houseServe as a judge in a federal court
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
47
44
Add two numbersAnalyze data to determine areas with the highest salesDerive a complex mathematical equation