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O*NET detailed work activityRead documents to gather technical information
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Paste a long document, manual or policy into AI and ask for the parts that matter to you. You get a summary in seconds, then you read the key sections it points you to.
Part of Read documents or materials to inform work processes, under the O*NET work activity group Getting Information. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (7 AI-ready, 3 AI-assist, 0 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Read search requests to ascertain types of title evidence required and to obtain descriptions of properties and names of involved parties.
- Inspect equipment and read order sheets to prepare for delivery to users.
- Read through contracts, regulations, and procedural guidelines to ensure comprehension and compliance.
- Read manuals, periodicals, and technical reports to learn how to develop programs that meet staff and user requirements.
- Review procedures in database management system manuals to make changes to database.
- Review workflow charts developed by programmer analyst to understand tasks computer will perform, such as updating records.
Tasks where it is part of the work
- Read technical manuals, confer with users, or conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems or to provide technical assistance and support.
- Prepare or review reports, manuscripts, or meeting presentations.
- Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
- Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source.