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Sonar Pro vs Qwen3-235B

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

Sonar Pro · Much Better

WIDE

Rounds

3 - 0

Final Score

163,495

Tokens

$1.63

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Timeline

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Round 1 of 2

Round Context

Depth 2Width 2Drill down

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

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) projections for the 2024–2034 period, identify the specific computer-related occupation (Occupation A) that reports a 2024 median pay of exactly $131,450 and requires no prior work experience in a related occupation. Then, identify the management-level occupation (Occupation B) within the same sector that shares the same 15% job outlook growth rate but explicitly requires '5 years or more' of related work experience. For both identified occupations, provide the full official title, the 2024 median pay, and the projected numeric employment change for the 2024–2034 decade.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Identified Occupation A: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (or Software Developers)
Identified Occupation B: Computer and Information Systems Managers
Logic Validation: Confirmed Occupation B is the management role with 15% growth and 5+ years experience requirement vs Occupation A's 0 years.

Width checklist

Occupation A 2024 Median Pay: $131,450
Occupation A Projected Employment Change: 287,900
Occupation B 2024 Median Pay: $171,200
Occupation B Projected Employment Change: 101,600

Examiner rationale

The question uses a specific data point ($131,450 median pay) to anchor the first entity without naming it (Deep Logic). It then requires the agent to deduce the second entity based on a comparison of attributes (Management role, same growth rate, different experience requirement) found in a different section of the handbook (Deep Logic). Finally, it asks for a specific statistic (Employment Change) for both entities that is not mentioned in the query, forcing the agent to aggregate information from both target profiles (Wide Aggregation).

Judgment

Better

DEEP

Score 1 - 0

Agent A correctly identified the core entity (Occupation A) as Software Developers, matching the specific pay constraint in the Ground Truth. Agent B failed this Deep Logic check, incorrectly identifying the role as Research Scientists and hallucinating the pay to match the prompt. Agent A is capped at 'Better' rather than 'Much Better' because it failed to retrieve the specific numeric data points (Projected Change for A, Pay/Change for B), resorting to 'not specified' or citing 'openings' instead. However, Agent A's grounded accuracy is superior to Agent B's hallucinations.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: DEEP.

Action: Deep+1 (Drill Down)

Descended to: 'Management Occupations / Occupational Outlook Handbook / : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'

Sonar Pro

Perplexity

4.5s

**Occupation A** is **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers**, a computer-related occupation with a 2024 median pay of **$131,450**. This role requires a bachelor's degree but no prior work experience in a related occupation, as entry-level positions typically start post-education without specified experience[1]. The projected employment change for 2024–2034 is not detailed in the summary table but contributes to the sector's overall growth of 317,700 annual openings[1]. **Occupation B** is **Computer and Information Systems Managers**, the management-level occupation in the computer and information technology sector sharing the same **15%** job outlook growth rate from 2024 to 2034. It explicitly requires **5 years or more** of related work experience, typically in areas like systems analysis or programming, alongside a bachelor's degree (master's preferred for advancement)[2]. The 2024 median pay is not specified in available data, and the projected numeric employment change aligns with **55,600** annual openings, driven by growth and replacements[2]. These projections reflect demand for tech skills amid expanding digital infrastructure, with computer occupations growing much faster than the 3.1% all-occupations average[1][2][3]. Data is from the BLS OOH, updated August 2025[1][2]. (Word count: 218) ## References [1] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/ [2] https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm [3] https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecopro.pdf

Qwen3-235B

Alibaba

12.4s

Occupation A is "Computer and Information Research Scientists." The 2024 median pay for this occupation is exactly $131,450, and it does not require prior work experience in a related occupation. The projected job outlook growth rate is 15% from 2024 to 2034, with a numeric employment change of 6,700 new jobs during this period [1]. This occupation involves designing innovative uses for computing technology, developing algorithms, and conducting research to solve complex problems in computing [1]. Occupation B is "Computer and Information Systems Managers." This management-level role also has a projected 15% job growth rate from 2024 to 2034 and shares the same employment change of 68,000 new positions over the decade [1]. The 2024 median pay for this occupation is $206,810. Unlike Occupation A, it explicitly requires “5 years or more” of related work experience in fields such as computer systems design or information technology [1]. These managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities within organizations, often overseeing budgets, IT strategies, and security policies [1]. Both occupations fall within the broader computer and mathematical occupational group and reflect strong labor market demand. While they share the same projected growth rate, they differ significantly in pay, experience requirements, and job responsibilities. The high growth is driven by increasing reliance on advanced technologies, cybersecurity needs, and digital transformation across industries [1]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024-25 Edition. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/