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Ability Areas

Learn about the most important abilities for Transportation Attendants, Except Flight Attendants and Baggage Porters. Also, find out how proficient you have to be in each ability.

Importance*More Info
1.Oral Expression75
2.Speech Clarity70
3.Problem Sensitivity60
4.Oral Comprehension55
5.Near Vision50
Gross Body Equilibrium50
Spatial Orientation50
Number Facility50
Written Comprehension50
* Importance out of 100

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

Ability Area Scores

Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75
57
Cancel newspaper delivery by phoneGive instructions to a lost motoristExplain advanced principles of genetics to college freshmen
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
70
52
Call numbers in a bingo gameMake announcements over the loudspeaker at a sports eventGive a lecture to a large audience
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
60
50
Recognize that an unplugged lamp won't workRecognize from the mood of prisoners that a prison riot is likely to occurRecognize an illness at an early stage of a disease when there are only a few symptoms
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
55
52
Understand a television commercialUnderstand a coach's oral instructions for a sportUnderstand a lecture on advanced physics
Near Vision
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
50
46
Read dials on the dashboard of a carRead the fine print of a legal documentDetect minor defects in a diamond
Gross Body Equilibrium
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
50
30
Stand on a ladderWalk on ice across a pondWalk on narrow beams in high-rise construction
Spatial Orientation
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
50
25
Use the floor plan to locate a store in a mallFind your way through a dark room without hitting anythingNavigate an ocean voyage using only the positions of the sun and stars
Number Facility
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
50
32
Add 2 and 7Balance a checkbookCompute the interest payment that should be generated from an investment
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
50
43
Understand signs on the highwayUnderstand an apartment leaseUnderstand an instruction book on repairing missile guidance systems