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tree_0016 · Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Gemini 3.1 Pro · Much Better
BOTH
2
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0 - 3
Final Score
98,865
Tokens
$0.99
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Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Pressure test
Logic Chain
Root

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Step 2

Field of degree / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Professionals who design computer applications and those who test and assure the quality of software typically need a bachelor’s degree in a computing-related discipline. Using this educational requirement as your starting point, identify the corresponding academic major category that aligns most directly with this preparation. Then, drawing from publicly available labor-market resources, provide the following: (1) a brief description of what pages for that academic field are intended to show about graduates and their careers, (2) the most recent listed modification date for that field’s overview page, (3) the projected average number of annual openings for the broader occupational group associated with this field from 2024 to 2034, (4) the median annual wage for that occupational group in May 2024, and (5) the names and 2024 median pay of at least three specific occupations included within that group.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist
  • Correct Field of Degree: Computer and Information Technology — logically derived from the stated bachelor’s-level computing education requirement
  • Correct Occupational Group: Computer and Information Technology Occupations — the broader category encompassing software developers and related roles
Width checklist
  • Purpose description of the Computer and Information Technology field-of-degree pages (data on workers with the degree, occupations, outlook, links to profiles)
  • Last modified date: August 28, 2025
  • Projected annual openings: about 317,700 per year (2024–2034) for the broader occupational group
  • Median annual wage for the group: $105,990 (May 2024)
  • Occupation 1: Computer and Information Research Scientists — $140,910
  • Occupation 2: Computer Network Architects — $130,390
  • Occupation 3: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — $131,450
Examiner rationale

The question uses the educational requirement (bachelor’s degree in a computing-related field) as a logical filter to lead the solver to the correct academic major category without naming it directly (Deep). It then requires aggregating multiple data points from both the academic field overview and the associated occupational group page—purpose, modification date, projections, wages, and specific occupations—ensuring comparison and synthesis across more than one source (Wide).

Judgment

Better
BOTH
Score 0 - 1

First, Deep Logic: Agent B correctly identifies the field as "Computer and Information Technology" and links it to the broader "Computer and Information Technology Occupations" group. Agent A instead names "Computer and Information Sciences," which does not match the required field-of-degree category, weakening its core alignment. Thus, A partially fails DEEP logic while B passes. Second, Width/Completeness: Both agents miss key checklist facts. Neither provides the correct last modified date (August 28, 2025), projected annual openings (317,700 for 2024–2034), median wage ($105,990 in May 2024), nor the required three specific occupations with their correct 2024 median wages. Both instead cite outdated 2023–2024 figures and incorrect wage/opening numbers. Therefore, both fail WIDE aggregation significantly. Since both contain substantial factual inaccuracies, neither qualifies for MUCH_BETTER. However, Agent B is less incorrect overall: it identifies the correct academic field and more clearly explains the purpose of the Field of Degree pages. Agent A misidentifies the field category and provides similarly incorrect statistics. On balance, B delivers slightly stronger logical alignment and contextual explanation, making it BETTER despite shared factual errors.

Evolution step
Determining Next Step...
WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: BOTH.
Action: Pressure Test (Deep+1 & Wide+1)
Descended to: 'Databases, Tables & Calculators by Subject'

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

23.1s
The corresponding academic major category is **Computer and Information Sciences**, which prepares graduates for software development and quality assurance roles. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook pages for this field are designed to provide data on job outlook, median pay, required education, and typical duties for technology occupations [1]. The BLS "Computer and Information Technology Occupations" overview page was last modified on **September 5, 2024** [1]. For the 2024-2034 period, this occupational group is projected to have approximately **356,700 average annual openings** [2]. The median annual wage for Computer and Information Technology Occupations was **$104,420 in May 2024** [1]. Three specific occupations within this group include: - **Software Developers**: $132,270 median pay (2024) - **Information Security Analysts**: $120,360 median pay (2024) - **Database Administrators**: $105,240 median pay (2024) [3] ## References [1] Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2024, September 5). *Computer and Information Technology Occupations*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm [2] Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025). *Employment Projections: 2024-2034*. Computer and Mathematical Occupations. https://www.bls.gov/emp/tables/occupational-projections.htm [3] Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. (2025). *Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics*. May 2024 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Google

118.7s
The academic major category that most directly aligns with the preparation for software developers and quality assurance analysts is **Computer and Information Technology** [1]. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the intention of the Field of Degree pages is to show the variety of occupations that professional workers who hold a bachelor’s degree in a specific academic field have successfully attained. These pages also highlight relevant demographic and economic indicators, such as degree attainment levels, employment trends, and salaries [1]. The most recent listed modification date for the BLS "Computer and Information Technology" field overview page is September 6, 2023 [1]. Graduates typically enter the broader occupational group known as **Computer and Information Technology Occupations**. Currently, the public labor-market projections published by the BLS cover the standard 2023–2033 decade, as the 2024–2034 data cycle has not yet been collected or released. For this current period, the BLS projects an average of roughly 356,700 annual job openings across these roles [2]. Regarding compensation, the latest finalized wage statistics cover May 2023 (which are published and standardly utilized throughout 2024). The officially recorded median annual wage for this entire occupational group was $104,420 [2]. This robust baseline pay reflects strict educational requirements and strong industry demand. Three specific occupations included within this broader group, along with their most recently reported median annual pay, include: 1. **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers:** $132,270 [3]. 2. **Information Security Analysts:** $120,360 [2]. 3. **Computer Systems Analysts:** $103,800 [2]. Together, these publicly available figures indicate a highly favorable economic outlook and stable labor-market environment for collegiate graduates entering the modern diverse computing sector [2]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023, September 6). *Field of degree: Computer and information technology*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, August 29). *Computer and Information Technology Occupations*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, August 29). *Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm