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Claude Opus 4.6 vs Kimi K2

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

Claude Opus 4.6 · Tie
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Round Context

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Logic Chain
Root

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

Step 2

Computer and Information Systems Managers / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Within federal U.S. labor statistics data, identify the management occupation that plans, coordinates, and directs computer-related activities in organizations and shares the same 2024–2034 projected growth rate (15%) as software developers and related testing professionals. Provide its 2024 median annual pay, typical entry-level education, required related work experience, and average annual job openings projected over the decade. Additionally, identify the academic field-of-degree category that encompasses majors preparing students for careers in computing and information technology, and state its most recent modification date along with at least three example majors listed under that category.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers + Identified by matching 15% growth rate and description of planning/directing computer-related activities
  • Field of Degree: Computer and information technology + Identified as the academic category covering computing-related majors preparing students for such careers
Width checklist
  • 2024 median annual pay for the management occupation ($171,200)
  • Typical entry-level education (Bachelor’s degree)
  • Required related work experience (5 years or more)
  • Average annual openings projected (55,600 per year)
  • Correct field-of-degree category name (Computer and information technology)
  • Last modified date of the field-of-degree page (August 28, 2025)
  • At least three example majors listed (e.g., Computer and information technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related listed examples from the field page)
Examiner rationale

The question uses growth-rate parity and functional description (planning and directing computer-related activities) as logical filters to indirectly identify Computer and Information Systems Managers without naming them (Deep reasoning). It then requires aggregating multiple data points—pay, education, experience, and openings—from that occupation profile, plus modification date and example majors from a separate field-of-degree page (Wide aggregation). Both entities must be correctly identified and cross-referenced to fully answer the query.

Judgment

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First, Deep Logic: Both Agent A and Agent B correctly identified the core occupation as Computer and Information Systems Managers and correctly linked it to the 15% projected growth rate. So both pass the entity identification requirement. Next, Width/Completeness: Both agents fail multiple required checklist items. The correct 2024 median annual pay ($171,200) is wrong in both responses (A: $173,670; B: $169,510). The correct projected average annual openings (55,600) are also incorrect in both (A: 48,300; B: 46,300). Both correctly state bachelor's degree and 5+ years experience. However, both misidentify the required field-of-degree category (should be “Computer and information technology”), and both provide the wrong modification date (should be August 28, 2025). Thus, both fail several critical WIDE checklist elements. User Experience & Presentation: Agent A has slightly better formatting and explanation, but since both contain substantial factual inaccuracies on core statistical values and the field page details, neither can be considered high quality. Conclusion: Because both agents correctly identified the main occupation but significantly hallucinated or misstated multiple required factual sub-points, this is a LOW QUALITY TIE.

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Claude Opus 4.6

Anthropic

14.5s
The management occupation that plans, coordinates, and directs computer-related activities in organizations is **Computer and Information Systems Managers** (SOC code 11-3021). This occupation shares the same 2024–2034 projected growth rate of **15%** (much faster than average) as software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers [1][2]. **Key Occupational Data:** - **2024 Median Annual Pay:** $173,670 [1] - **Typical Entry-Level Education:** Bachelor's degree [1] - **Required Related Work Experience:** 5 years or more [1] - **Projected Average Annual Job Openings (2024–2034):** 48,300 openings per year, driven by growth and the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or exit the labor force [1] Computer and Information Systems Managers determine the information technology goals of an organization, plan and direct the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software, and ensure network security. They are sometimes called IT managers or IT directors, and they typically need a combination of technical expertise and business management skills [1]. **Academic Field-of-Degree Category:** The relevant academic field-of-degree category is **"Computer and Information Sciences"** as classified by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) under the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP). This category encompasses majors that prepare students for careers in computing and information technology. Its most recent modification date is **2020** (CIP 2020 edition) [3][4]. Example majors listed under this category include: 1. **Computer Science** 2. **Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance** 3. **Information Technology** 4. **Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications** 5. **Data Science** [3][4] These programs equip graduates with the technical foundations needed for roles across the computing industry, including pathways to management positions such as Computer and Information Systems Managers. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Computer and Information Systems Managers." *Occupational Outlook Handbook*, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers." *Occupational Outlook Handbook*, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm [3] National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). "Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 2020) – 11. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services." https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/cipdetail.aspx?y=56&cip=11 [4] NCES. "CIP 2020 Code Set." https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=56

Kimi K2

Moonshot AI

87.8s
Computer and Information Systems Managers (Standard Occupational Classification 11-3021) serve as the management occupation that plans, coordinates, and directs computer-related activities in organizations [1]. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Projections program, this occupation shares the same 15% growth rate for 2024-2034 as software developers and related testing professionals [2]. The 2024 median annual pay is $169,510, based on the most recent BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data from May 2023—the latest wage information available during 2024 [3]. Typical entry-level education requirements include a bachelor's degree, with most positions demanding five years or more of related work experience in computer occupations such as software development or systems analysis [4]. BLS anticipates approximately 46,300 average annual job openings over the decade, reflecting both employment growth and replacement needs from worker separations [5]. The academic field-of-degree category encompassing these majors is **Computer and information sciences**, which prepares students for careers in computing and information technology. This classification was most recently modified in April 2020 when the National Center for Education Statistics released the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) 2020 taxonomy [6]. Representative majors within this category include Computer Science, Information Technology, and Computer and Information Sciences, General [7]. ## References [1] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm [2] https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.nr0.htm [3] https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes113021.htm [4] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm#tab-4 [5] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm#tab-6 [6] https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/Default.aspx?y=56 [7] https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode/browse.aspx?y=56