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Written Comprehension

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

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Occupations

Historians (4.75)
English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4.75)
Political Scientists (4.63)
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers (4.50)
Environmental Engineers (4.50)
Molecular and Cellular Biologists (4.50)
Geneticists (4.50)
Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists (4.50)
Instructional Coordinators (4.50)
Editors (4.50)
File Clerks (4.50)
Chief Executives (4.38)
Financial Managers, Branch or Department (4.38)
Architectural and Engineering Managers (4.38)
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators (4.38)
Logistics Engineers (4.38)
Animal Scientists (4.38)
School Psychologists (4.38)
Archeologists (4.38)
Clergy (4.38)
Lawyers (4.38)
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.38)
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (4.38)
Law Teachers, Postsecondary (4.38)
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (4.38)
Psychiatrists (4.38)
Nuclear Medicine Physicians (4.38)
Sports Medicine Physicians (4.38)
Computer and Information Systems Managers (4.25)
Transportation Managers (4.25)
Logistics Managers (4.25)
Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program (4.25)
Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School (4.25)
Education Administrators, Postsecondary (4.25)
Water Resource Specialists (4.25)
Regulatory Affairs Managers (4.25)
Management Analysts (4.25)
Financial Examiners (4.25)
Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts (4.25)
Geospatial Information Scientists and Technologists (4.25)
Operations Research Analysts (4.25)
Petroleum Engineers (4.25)
Biochemical Engineers (4.25)
Energy Engineers (4.25)
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists (4.25)
Bioinformatics Scientists (4.25)
Epidemiologists (4.25)
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (4.25)
Physicists (4.25)
Atmospheric and Space Scientists (4.25)
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (4.25)
Environmental Economists (4.25)
Counseling Psychologists (4.25)
Industrial-Organizational Psychologists (4.25)
Sociologists (4.25)
Transportation Planners (4.25)
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors (4.25)
Child, Family, and School Social Workers (4.25)
Judicial Law Clerks (4.25)
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates (4.25)
Paralegals and Legal Assistants (4.25)
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
History Teachers, Postsecondary (4.25)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (4.25)
Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors (4.25)
Librarians (4.25)
Program Directors (4.25)
Reporters and Correspondents (4.25)
Copy Writers (4.25)
Pharmacists (4.25)
Anesthesiologists (4.25)
Family and General Practitioners (4.25)
Allergists and Immunologists (4.25)
Radiologists (4.25)
Urologists (4.25)
Clinical Nurse Specialists (4.25)
Nurse Practitioners (4.25)
Genetic Counselors (4.25)
Intelligence Analysts (4.25)
Data Entry Keyers (4.25)
Proofreaders and Copy Markers (4.25)
Financial Analysts (4.13)
Marine Architects (4.13)
Talent Directors (4.13)
Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers (4.13)
Parts Salespersons (4.13)
Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities (4.13)
Sales Engineers (4.13)
Procurement Clerks (4.13)
Correspondence Clerks (4.13)
Credit Authorizers (4.13)
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs (4.13)
Loan Interviewers and Clerks (4.13)
Insurance Claims Clerks (4.13)
Public Relations and Fundraising Managers (4.12)
Quality Control Systems Managers (4.12)
Human Resources Managers (4.12)
Medical and Health Services Managers (4.12)
Clinical Research Coordinators (4.12)
Supply Chain Managers (4.12)
Loss Prevention Managers (4.12)
Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators (4.12)
Regulatory Affairs Specialists (4.12)
Human Resources Specialists (4.12)
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners (4.12)
Training and Development Specialists (4.12)
Accountants (4.12)
Budget Analysts (4.12)
Insurance Underwriters (4.12)
Aerospace Engineers (4.12)
Agricultural Engineers (4.12)
Industrial Safety and Health Engineers (4.12)
Industrial Engineers (4.12)
Nuclear Engineers (4.12)
Biochemists and Biophysicists (4.12)
Microbiologists (4.12)
Materials Scientists (4.12)
Clinical Psychologists (4.12)
Mental Health Counselors (4.12)
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers (4.12)
Business Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (4.12)
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (4.12)
Technical Writers (4.12)
Chiropractors (4.12)
Internists, General (4.12)
Obstetricians and Gynecologists (4.12)
Neurologists (4.12)
Ophthalmologists (4.12)
Medical Transcriptionists (4.12)
Insurance Sales Agents (4.12)
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants (4.12)
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (4.12)
Administrative Services Managers (4.00)
Treasurers and Controllers (4.00)
Compensation and Benefits Managers (4.00)
Training and Development Managers (4.00)
Aquacultural Managers (4.00)
Lodging Managers (4.00)
Natural Sciences Managers (4.00)
Social and Community Service Managers (4.00)
Emergency Management Directors (4.00)
Compliance Managers (4.00)
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes (4.00)
Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products (4.00)
Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance (4.00)
Environmental Compliance Inspectors (4.00)
Coroners (4.00)
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (4.00)
Customs Brokers (4.00)
Auditors (4.00)
Personal Financial Advisors (4.00)
Loan Counselors (4.00)
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents (4.00)
Information Security Analysts (4.00)
Business Intelligence Analysts (4.00)
Information Technology Project Managers (4.00)
Mathematicians (4.00)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval (4.00)
Biomedical Engineers (4.00)
Computer Hardware Engineers (4.00)
Electrical Engineers (4.00)
Electronics Engineers, Except Computer (4.00)
Water/Wastewater Engineers (4.00)
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists (4.00)
Marine Engineers (4.00)
Materials Engineers (4.00)
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (4.00)
Validation Engineers (4.00)
Robotics Engineers (4.00)
Civil Drafters (4.00)
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians (4.00)
Food Scientists and Technologists (4.00)
Soil and Plant Scientists (4.00)
Soil and Water Conservationists (4.00)
Range Managers (4.00)
Astronomers (4.00)
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (4.00)
Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (4.00)
Economists (4.00)
Survey Researchers (4.00)
Anthropologists (4.00)
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health (4.00)
Marriage and Family Therapists (4.00)
Rehabilitation Counselors (4.00)
Healthcare Social Workers (4.00)
Health Educators (4.00)
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators (4.00)
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers (4.00)
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Education Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (4.00)
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (4.00)
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School (4.00)
Special Education Teachers, Middle School (4.00)
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (4.00)
Adapted Physical Education Specialists (4.00)
Archivists (4.00)
Art Directors (4.00)
Producers (4.00)
Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio (4.00)
Broadcast News Analysts (4.00)
Public Relations Specialists (4.00)
Interpreters and Translators (4.00)
Pediatricians, General (4.00)
Surgeons (4.00)
Pathologists (4.00)
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians (4.00)
Physician Assistants (4.00)
Anesthesiologist Assistants (4.00)
Podiatrists (4.00)
Occupational Therapists (4.00)
Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (4.00)
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses (4.00)
Critical Care Nurses (4.00)
Audiologists (4.00)
Orthotists and Prosthetists (4.00)
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (4.00)
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (4.00)
Police Detectives (4.00)
Criminal Investigators and Special Agents (4.00)
Legal Secretaries (4.00)
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (4.00)
Nuclear Power Reactor Operators (4.00)
Aviation Inspectors (4.00)
General and Operations Managers (3.88)
Advertising and Promotions Managers (3.88)
Marketing Managers (3.88)
Biomass Power Plant Managers (3.88)
Construction Managers (3.88)
Gaming Managers (3.88)
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers (3.88)
Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage (3.88)
Logistics Analysts (3.88)
Energy Auditors (3.88)
Business Continuity Planners (3.88)
Assessors (3.88)
Appraisers, Real Estate (3.88)
Informatics Nurse Specialists (3.88)
Computer Programmers (3.88)
Software Developers, Systems Software (3.88)
Computer User Support Specialists (3.88)
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects (3.88)
Web Administrators (3.88)
Actuaries (3.88)
Statisticians (3.88)
Biostatisticians (3.88)
Civil Engineers (3.88)
Transportation Engineers (3.88)
Product Safety Engineers (3.88)
Mechanical Engineers (3.88)
Electronic Drafters (3.88)
Electrical Drafters (3.88)
Environmental Engineering Technicians (3.88)
Electromechanical Engineering Technologists (3.88)
Biologists (3.88)
Foresters (3.88)
Chemists (3.88)
Hydrologists (3.88)
Geographers (3.88)
Chemical Technicians (3.88)
Geophysical Data Technicians (3.88)
Social Science Research Assistants (3.88)
Forensic Science Technicians (3.88)
Quality Control Analysts (3.88)
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors (3.88)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (3.88)
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (3.88)
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (3.88)
Farm and Home Management Advisors (3.88)
Multimedia Artists and Animators (3.88)
Fashion Designers (3.88)
Radio and Television Announcers (3.88)
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (3.88)
Orthodontists (3.88)
Dietitians and Nutritionists (3.88)
Dermatologists (3.88)
Hospitalists (3.88)
Preventive Medicine Physicians (3.88)
Physical Therapists (3.88)
Speech-Language Pathologists (3.88)
Registered Nurses (3.88)
Acute Care Nurses (3.88)
Nurse Anesthetists (3.88)
Nurse Midwives (3.88)
Cytotechnologists (3.88)
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (3.88)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (3.88)
Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (3.88)
Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors (3.88)
Immigration and Customs Inspectors (3.88)
First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers (3.88)
Real Estate Brokers (3.88)
Brokerage Clerks (3.88)
Court Clerks (3.88)
License Clerks (3.88)
Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping (3.88)
Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks (3.88)
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (3.88)
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers (3.88)
Air Traffic Controllers (3.88)
Freight and Cargo Inspectors (3.88)
Sales Managers (3.75)
Purchasing Managers (3.75)
Storage and Distribution Managers (3.75)
Food Service Managers (3.75)
Postmasters and Mail Superintendents (3.75)
Licensing Examiners and Inspectors (3.75)
Logisticians (3.75)
Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists (3.75)
Loan Officers (3.75)
Risk Management Specialists (3.75)
Software Quality Assurance Engineers and Testers (3.75)
Video Game Designers (3.75)
Landscape Architects (3.75)
Surveyors (3.75)
Chemical Engineers (3.75)
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers (3.75)
Wind Energy Engineers (3.75)
Manufacturing Engineering Technologists (3.75)
Mapping Technicians (3.75)
Park Naturalists (3.75)
Urban and Regional Planners (3.75)
Geological Sample Test Technicians (3.75)
Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians (3.75)
Nuclear Monitoring Technicians (3.75)
City and Regional Planning Aides (3.75)
Precision Agriculture Technicians (3.75)
Court Reporters (3.75)
Curators (3.75)
Interior Designers (3.75)
Actors (3.75)
Technical Directors/Managers (3.75)
Choreographers (3.75)
Film and Video Editors (3.75)
Respiratory Therapists (3.75)
Naturopathic Physicians (3.75)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (3.75)
Pharmacy Technicians (3.75)
Occupational Therapy Assistants (3.75)
Police Identification and Records Officers (3.75)
Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs (3.75)
Sales Agents, Financial Services (3.75)
Travel Agents (3.75)
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers (3.75)
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks (3.75)
Municipal Clerks (3.75)
Credit Checkers (3.75)
Patient Representatives (3.75)
New Accounts Clerks (3.75)
Cargo and Freight Agents (3.75)
Word Processors and Typists (3.75)
Desktop Publishers (3.75)
Construction and Building Inspectors (3.75)
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers (3.75)
Power Distributors and Dispatchers (3.75)
First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators (3.75)
Airfield Operations Specialists (3.75)
Nursery and Greenhouse Managers (3.63)
Tax Preparers (3.63)
Directors, Religious Activities and Education (3.63)
Graduate Teaching Assistants (3.63)
Set and Exhibit Designers (3.63)
Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists (3.63)
Private Detectives and Investigators (3.63)
Travel Guides (3.63)
Nannies (3.63)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (3.63)
Order Clerks (3.63)
Statistical Assistants (3.63)
Avionics Technicians (3.63)
Ship and Boat Captains (3.63)
Industrial Production Managers (3.62)
Geothermal Production Managers (3.62)
Cost Estimators (3.62)
Computer and Information Research Scientists (3.62)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators (3.62)
Geographic Information Systems Technicians (3.62)
Clinical Data Managers (3.62)
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists (3.62)
Geodetic Surveyors (3.62)
Electronics Engineering Technicians (3.62)
Robotics Technicians (3.62)
Mechanical Engineering Technicians (3.62)
Non-Destructive Testing Specialists (3.62)
Electronics Engineering Technologists (3.62)
Industrial Engineering Technologists (3.62)
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (3.62)
Museum Technicians and Conservators (3.62)
Commercial and Industrial Designers (3.62)
Graphic Designers (3.62)
Coaches and Scouts (3.62)
Radiation Therapists (3.62)
Veterinarians (3.62)
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (3.62)
Hearing Aid Specialists (3.62)
Radiologic Technicians (3.62)
Midwives (3.62)
Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors (3.62)
Spa Managers (3.62)
Solar Sales Representatives and Assessors (3.62)
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products (3.62)
Real Estate Sales Agents (3.62)
Library Assistants, Clerical (3.62)
Office Clerks, General (3.62)
First-Line Supervisors of Aquacultural Workers (3.62)
Credit Analysts (3.50)
Computer Systems Analysts (3.50)
Web Developers (3.50)
Manufacturing Engineers (3.50)
Mechatronics Engineers (3.50)
Photonics Engineers (3.50)
Architectural Drafters (3.50)
Civil Engineering Technicians (3.50)
Electrical Engineering Technicians (3.50)
Industrial Engineering Technicians (3.50)
Electrical Engineering Technologists (3.50)
Mechanical Engineering Technologists (3.50)
Surveying Technicians (3.50)
Agricultural Technicians (3.50)
Food Science Technicians (3.50)
Forest and Conservation Technicians (3.50)
Remote Sensing Technicians (3.50)
Social and Human Service Assistants (3.50)
Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary (3.50)
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (3.50)
Music Composers and Arrangers (3.50)
Audio and Video Equipment Technicians (3.50)
Broadcast Technicians (3.50)
Radio Operators (3.50)
Sound Engineering Technicians (3.50)
Dentists, General (3.50)
Prosthodontists (3.50)
Recreational Therapists (3.50)
Acupuncturists (3.50)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists (3.50)
Cytogenetic Technologists (3.50)
Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians (3.50)
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians (3.50)
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (3.50)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (3.50)
Nuclear Medicine Technologists (3.50)
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (3.50)
Opticians, Dispensing (3.50)
Neurodiagnostic Technologists (3.50)
Athletic Trainers (3.50)
Psychiatric Aides (3.50)
Physical Therapist Assistants (3.50)
Medical Assistants (3.50)
Endoscopy Technicians (3.50)
Forest Firefighters (3.50)
Fire Inspectors (3.50)
Fire Investigators (3.50)
First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (3.50)
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (3.50)
Advertising Sales Agents (3.50)
Bill and Account Collectors (3.50)
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks (3.50)
Customer Service Representatives (3.50)
Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks (3.50)
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance (3.50)
Medical Secretaries (3.50)
Insurance Policy Processing Clerks (3.50)
Office Machine Operators, Except Computer (3.50)
First-Line Supervisors of Animal Husbandry and Animal Care Workers (3.50)
Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers (3.50)
Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (3.50)
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers (3.50)
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators (3.50)
Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders (3.50)
Semiconductor Processors (3.50)
Commercial Pilots (3.50)
Ship Engineers (3.50)
Traffic Technicians (3.50)