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

Sonar Pro · Better

WIDE

Rounds

0 - 2

Final Score

203,692

Tokens

$2.04

Cost

Round 4

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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

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (using 2024–34 projection data), identify the specific management occupation that reported a 2024 median annual wage of $171,200 and the software-focused occupation that reported a 2024 median annual wage of $131,450. For both identified roles, specify the exact 'Work Experience in a Related Occupation' requirement listed in their Quick Facts. Additionally, name the specific 'Field of Degree' profile available in the Handbook that aggregates workforce data for the academic major primarily associated with these careers.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Management Entity: Computer and Information Systems Managers (Identified via $171,200 pay)
Software Entity: Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers (Identified via $131,450 pay)
Field of Degree Logic: Matches the 'Computer and information technology' major/field linked to these roles

Width checklist

Work Experience for Management Role: 5 years or more
Work Experience for Software Role: None
Field of Degree Profile Name: Computer and information technology

Examiner rationale

The question uses specific, unique numerical identifiers (2024 median wages) to mask the target entities, forcing the agent to perform 'Deep' reasoning to identify the correct OOH profiles. It then requires 'Wide' information aggregation by demanding specific attributes (Work Experience) from two separate occupation pages and linking them to a third distinct page (Field of Degree) based on the shared subject matter.

Judgment

Better

WIDE

Score 0 - 1

Both agents correctly identified the core occupations based on the provided wage data. However, Agent B followed the Ground Truth Checklist more accurately regarding the 'Field of Degree' profile name. The checklist specifies 'Computer and information technology', which Agent B provided correctly. Agent A incorrectly named it 'Computer and information sciences' (which is the CIP family name, not the specific OOH profile title). Additionally, Agent B utilized superior formatting by bolding all key constraints (wages, experience requirements, and profile names), making the response significantly more scannable and user-friendly compared to Agent A's standard paragraph format.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is B. Targeting Loser Failure: WIDE.

Action: Wide+1 (Increase Context Width)

Gemini 2.5 Pro

Google

29.7s

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, the management occupation with a median annual wage of $171,200 is **Computer and Information Systems Managers** [1]. The "Work Experience in a Related Occupation" requirement specified in the Quick Facts for this role is “5 years or more” [1]. This position involves planning, coordinating, and directing computer-related activities within an organization. Responsibilities include determining the information technology goals of an organization and are responsible for implementing computer systems to meet those goals. The software-focused occupation with a median annual wage of $131,450 is **Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers** [2]. For this role, the listed "Work Experience in a Related Occupation" requirement is “None” [2]. These professionals are the creative minds behind computer programs and applications. Software developers design, create, and modify general computer applications software or specialized utility programs, while quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications and report defects. For both of these professions, the primary academic path involves degrees such as computer science or information systems. The BLS aggregates workforce data for these majors in a specific profile within its "Field of Degree" section. The name of this profile is **Computer and information sciences** [3]. This resource provides detailed statistics, including a list of occupations commonly held by graduates with degrees in this field, along with their associated wage and employment projection data. ## References 1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). *Computer and Information Systems Managers*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm) 2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). *Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers*. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm) 3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024, April 17). *Computer and information sciences*. Field of Degree, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from [https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/computer-and-information-sciences/computer-and-information-sciences-field-of-degree.htm](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/computer-and-information-sciences/computer-and-information-sciences-field-of-degree.htm)

Sonar Pro

Perplexity

6.4s

The **management occupation** with a **2024 median annual wage of $171,200** in the Occupational Outlook Handbook is **Computer and information systems managers** (often titled “IT managers” or “information systems managers”).[5][9] In the Quick Facts for this occupation, the **“Work experience in a related occupation”** requirement is listed as **“5 years or more.”**[5] The **software-focused occupation** with a **2024 median annual wage of $131,450** is **Software developers** (the primary OOH profile that covers software developers, often grouped with software quality assurance analysts and testers in earlier projection vintages, but listed with its own 2024–34 wage and outlook information). In that profile’s Quick Facts, the **“Work experience in a related occupation”** requirement is **“None.”**[5][9] For the “Field of Degree” profiles, the Occupational Outlook Handbook provides major-based workforce data pages that aggregate outcomes across multiple occupations.[1][5] The specific **Field of Degree** page that aligns with the dominant academic major feeding both computer and information systems managers and software developers is **“Computer and information technology”** (sometimes titled **“Computer and information systems”** in the Field of Degree section). This profile summarizes employment, earnings, and occupational distribution for workers whose highest degree is in this computing-related field and is explicitly linked from the Employment Projections/OOH “field of degree” pages.[1][5] ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024–34 summary and OOH field-of-degree pages [5] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook home and linked occupation/field-of-degree profiles [9] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OOH Occupation Finder and Quick Facts for detailed occupations