Applied Technology

The WorkKeys Applied Technology test measures the skill people use when they solve problems with machines and equipment found in the workplace. This skill includes four areas of technology: electricity, mechanics, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics. Individuals need to know the basic principles of each area.

The Applied Technology skill focuses on reasoning, not math. Therefore, individuals do not need to make calculations or use formulas to solve problems. When individuals use the Applied Technology skill, they can:

Analyze a problem by identifying the problem and its parts.
Decide which parts of a problem are important.
Decide on the order to follow when dealing with the parts of the problem.
Apply existing tools, materials, or methods to new situations.

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