| Dimension | Description | Job Example |
| Number aptitude | Ability to do speedy and accurate arithmetic | Accountant: Computing the sales tax on a set of items |
| Verbal comprehension | Ability to understand what is read or heard and the relationship of words to each other | Plant manager: Following corporate policies on hiring |
| Perceptual speed | Ability to identify visual similarities and differences quickly and accurately | Fire investigator: Identifying clues to support a charge of arson |
| Inductive reasoning | Ability to identify a logical sequence in a problem and then solve the problem | Market researcher: Forecasting demand for a product in the next time period |
| Deductive reasoning | Ability to use logic and assess the implications of an argument | Supervisor: Choosing ... |
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