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Claude Opus 4.1 vs GPT 5.4

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

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311,674

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$3.12

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Logic Chain

Root

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

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

Question

An occupation is described as having a 2024 median pay of $131,450, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree for entry, involving the design of computer applications or programs as well as the identification and reporting of software defects, and projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034. First, identify the broader occupational group to which this role belongs. Then, within that same occupational group, list all the occupations included and provide for each its 2024 median annual pay and typical entry-level education requirement. Finally, name the academic field of degree that corresponds to this occupational group and encompasses preparation for these careers.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers – matches description of $131,450 median pay, bachelor’s degree entry, 15% growth, and software design/defect identification duties
Broader group correctly identified as Computer and Information Technology Occupations – logical parent category containing the identified role
Field of degree correctly identified as Computer and Information Technology – academic pathway aligned with the occupational group

Width checklist

Computer and Information Research Scientists – 2024 median pay ($140,910) – Entry-level education (Master’s degree)
Computer Network Architects – 2024 median pay ($130,390) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Computer Programmers – 2024 median pay ($98,670) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Computer Support Specialists – 2024 median pay ($61,550) – Entry-level education (See How to Become One / varies)
Computer Systems Analysts – 2024 median pay ($103,790) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Database Administrators and Architects – 2024 median pay ($123,100) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Information Security Analysts – 2024 median pay ($124,910) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Network and Computer Systems Administrators – 2024 median pay ($96,800) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers – 2024 median pay ($131,450) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Web Developers and Digital Designers – 2024 median pay ($95,380) – Entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
Academic field of degree identified as Computer and Information Technology

Examiner rationale

The question uses salary, education, job duties, and growth rate as logical filters to indirectly identify the specific occupation (Deep reasoning). It then requires aggregating median pay and entry-level education data across every occupation within the same broader occupational group, as well as identifying the aligned academic field of degree (Wide aggregation). This ensures both correct entity identification and comprehensive cross-entity data synthesis.

Judgment

Tie

NONE

Score 0 - 0

First, Deep Logic: Both agents correctly identified the core occupation as “Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers.” Agent A correctly named the broader group as “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Agent B labeled it “Computer Occupations,” which is slightly imprecise relative to the checklist but conceptually aligned. So both largely pass Deep Logic. Second, Width/Completeness: Both agents attempted to list all occupations in the group, but both contain numerous incorrect 2024 median pay figures compared to the ground truth. While some entries are correct (e.g., $131,450; $61,550; $96,800; $124,910 in B), many others are inaccurate in both responses. Therefore, both significantly fail the WIDE accuracy requirement. Third, User Experience & Presentation: Both responses are clearly structured and readable. Agent A uses a clean numbered list and slightly better scannability. Agent B provides more precise role naming (e.g., full combined title) and cites CIP 11 explicitly, which better matches the academic field requirement. However, given the substantial factual inaccuracies in both, neither achieves high-quality execution. Because both agents contain significant factual errors in the detailed pay data (hallucinations across multiple entries), this results in a LOW quality tie rather than a clear winner based on style alone.

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TIE (Both Bad): BACKTRACKING.

[BACKTRACK] Moving up to Parent Node

Claude Opus 4.1

Anthropic

14.6s

The occupation described is **Software Developer**, which belongs to the broader occupational group of **Computer and Information Technology Occupations**. Within the Computer and Information Technology Occupations group, the following roles are included with their 2024 median annual pay and education requirements: 1. **Computer and Information Research Scientists** - $145,080, Master's degree 2. **Software Developers** - $132,270, Bachelor's degree 3. **Computer Network Architects** - $129,840, Bachelor's degree 4. **Information Security Analysts** - $120,360, Bachelor's degree 5. **Database Administrators and Architects** - $117,450, Bachelor's degree 6. **Computer Systems Analysts** - $103,800, Bachelor's degree 7. **Computer Programmers** - $99,700, Bachelor's degree 8. **Network and Computer Systems Administrators** - $95,360, Bachelor's degree 9. **Web Developers** - $92,750, Bachelor's degree 10. **Computer Support Specialists** - $60,810, varies (some college to Bachelor's) 11. **Web and Digital Interface Designers** - $83,240, Bachelor's degree The academic field that corresponds to this occupational group is **Computer Science**, which encompasses the theoretical foundations of computation, algorithms, programming languages, software engineering, systems architecture, and related technical skills. Computer Science degree programs prepare students for careers across this entire occupational spectrum, providing foundational knowledge in programming, data structures, algorithms, software development methodologies, computer systems, networks, and databases. Related degrees like Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems also prepare students for these careers. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology Occupations [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Computer and Information Technology Occupations Summary

GPT 5.4

OpenAI

8.1s

The occupation described is **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers**, which belongs to the broader occupational group **Computer Occupations** under the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook [1][2]. Within **Computer Occupations**, the included occupations and their 2024 median annual pay / typical entry-level education are: **Computer and Information Research Scientists** — **$149,910**, **master’s degree**; **Computer Network Architects** — **$135,800**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Computer Programmers** — **$103,450**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Computer Support Specialists** — **$61,550**, **see How to Become One**; **Computer Systems Analysts** — **$105,690**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Database Administrators and Architects** — **$126,260**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Information Security Analysts** — **$124,910**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Network and Computer Systems Administrators** — **$96,800**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers** — **$131,450**, **bachelor’s degree**; **Web Developers and Digital Designers** — **$98,540**, **bachelor’s degree** [2]. The academic degree field corresponding to this occupational group is **Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services** (CIP 11), which covers preparation in computer science, information technology, software development, systems analysis, networking, databases, cybersecurity, web development, and related support services—matching the careers in the Computer Occupations group [3]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers.” https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, “Computer Occupations.” https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm [3] National Center for Education Statistics, Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020), “11 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services.” https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56&cipid=88633