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O*NET detailed work activityTest computer system operations to ensure proper functioning
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AI can draft configurations, scripts and test cases and explain unfamiliar systems. Architecture and security decisions need your expertise.
Part of Test performance of computer or information systems, under the O*NET work activity group Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials. Individual tasks below can carry a different label when their own wording calls for it (0 AI-ready, 18 AI-assist, 0 stays human).
Tasks built on this activity
- Test the security of systems by attempting to gain access to networks, Web-based applications, or computers.
- Test the security and performance of blockchain infrastructures.
- Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
- Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
- Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.
- Evaluate local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) performance data to ensure sufficient availability or speed, to identify network problems, or for disaster recovery purposes.
- Run infrastructure tests to examine the behavior of large peer-to-peer networks.
- Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security, or scalability of system architecture.
- Develop computer programs to collect meteorological data or to present meteorological information.
- Test changes to database applications or systems.
- Research, test, or verify proper functioning of software patches and fixes.
- Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
- Test repaired items to ensure proper operation.
- Test issues such as system integration, performance, and system security on a regular schedule or after any major program modifications.
- Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer.
- Check and analyze operating system or application log files regularly to verify proper system performance.
- Investigate whether networks, workstations, the central processing unit of the system, or peripheral equipment are responding to a program's instructions.