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GLM-4.7 vs DeepSeek V3.2

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

DeepSeek V3.2 · Much Better

DEEP

Rounds

2 - 5

Final Score

3,235,182

Tokens

$32.35

Cost

Onboarding R3

Mode

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Round 1 of 6

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 Technology Occupations / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Question

Referencing the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook section on Computer and Information Technology occupations, identify the four specific occupations that reported a May 2024 median annual wage between $120,000 and $135,000. For each of these four roles, provide the official job summary and the typical entry-level education required.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Identify Computer Network Architects (Reasoning: Median Pay $130,390 falls within range).
Identify Database Administrators and Architects (Reasoning: Median Pay $123,100 falls within range).
Identify Information Security Analysts (Reasoning: Median Pay $124,910 falls within range).
Identify Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (Reasoning: Median Pay $131,450 falls within range).

Width checklist

Job Summary for Computer Network Architects: Design and implement data communication networks (LANs, WANs, intranets).
Entry-Level Education for Computer Network Architects: Bachelor's degree.
Job Summary for Database Administrators and Architects: Create or organize systems to store and secure data.
Entry-Level Education for Database Administrators and Architects: Bachelor's degree.
Job Summary for Information Security Analysts: Plan and carry out security measures to protect networks and systems.
Entry-Level Education for Information Security Analysts: Bachelor's degree.
Job Summary for Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers: Developers design applications/programs; QA analysts/testers identify problems and report defects.
Entry-Level Education for Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers: Bachelor's degree.

Examiner rationale

The question uses Deep Reasoning by requiring the agent to filter a list of occupations based on a specific numerical condition (salary range $120k-$135k) rather than asking for them by name. It uses Wide Aggregation by requiring the retrieval of qualitative data (job summaries and education) for multiple entities identified through that filter.

Judgment

Better

DEEP

Score 1 - 0

Agent A is the winner because it adhered to the specific section constraint ('Computer and Information Technology' occupations). It correctly identified 3 out of the 4 occupations listed in the Ground Truth Checklist. Although it included one occupation that is likely out of the wage range (Research Scientists) and missed one (Database Administrators), its errors were less severe than Agent B's. Agent B failed on two major fronts: 1. **Category Error**: It included 'Computer Hardware Engineers'. In the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, this occupation is listed under 'Architecture and Engineering Occupations', not 'Computer and Information Technology Occupations'. 2. **Exclusion Error**: It explicitly excluded 'Software Developers' based on hallucinated or incorrect wage data ($138k), whereas the Ground Truth Checklist confirms they are within range ($131k). Agent A's refusal to hallucinate May 2024 data (falling back to the latest available) was a safer and more accurate strategy than Agent B's confident but incorrect assertions.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: DEEP.

Action: Deep+1 (Drill Down)

Descended to: 'OOH FAQs / Occupational Outlook Handbook: / U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics'

GLM-4.7

Zhipu AI

286.4s

The four Computer and Information Technology occupations from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook with the highest median annual wages—falling near or within the $120,000 to $135,000 range based on the latest May 2023 data (as May 2024 figures are not yet released)—are Software Developers, Computer Network Architects, Information Security Analysts, and Computer and Information Research Scientists [1]. 1. **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers**: These professionals design and create computer applications and software. They typically require a bachelor’s degree [1]. 2. **Computer Network Architects**: They design and build data communication networks, such as local area networks (LANs) and intranets. The entry-level education is a bachelor’s degree [1]. 3. **Information Security Analysts**: This role involves planning and executing security measures to protect an organization's computer systems and networks. A bachelor’s degree is the typical requirement [1]. 4. **Computer and Information Research Scientists**: These scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology. Unlike the others, this position typically requires a doctoral or professional degree [1]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm

DeepSeek V3.2

DeepSeek

23.3s

Computer Network Architects and Software Developers report median annual wages of $130,820 and $138,110, respectively, as of May 2024 [1]. However, these slightly exceed the $135,000 upper bound. Directly referencing the BLS OOH data for May 2024 identifies four Computer and IT occupations with median wages specifically between $120,000 and $135,000 [2][3]. These are: 1. **Information Security Analysts** had a median wage of $124,540. They plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems. The typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree [2][3]. 2. **Computer Network Architects** had a median wage of $130,820. They design and build data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets. The typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree [2][3]. 3. **Computer Hardware Engineers** had a median wage of $125,030. They research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components. The typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree [2][3]. 4. **Database Architects** had a median wage of $124,760. They create and organize systems to store and secure data for organizations. The typical entry-level education required is a bachelor’s degree [2][3]. ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Computer and Information Technology Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook." Accessed April 3, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm [2] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "Information Security Analysts." Accessed April 3, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm [3] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "May 2024 National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates." Accessed April 3, 2025. https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_nat.htm