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

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711,854

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$7.12

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Round 4

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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

Using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook data for 'Computer and Information Technology Occupations' (specifically the 2024-2034 projections), identify all occupations within this specific group that meet two criteria: 1) The typical entry-level education is a Bachelor's degree (excluding those requiring a Master's), and 2) The 2024 median annual wage exceeded the group's overall median of $105,990. For each occupation that meets these criteria, provide the exact 2024 median pay and the reported job summary.

Answer length: 200-300 words.

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Depth checklist

Includes 'Computer Network Architects' (Bachelor's + >$105,990)
Includes 'Database Administrators and Architects' (Bachelor's + >$105,990)
Includes 'Information Security Analysts' (Bachelor's + >$105,990)
Includes 'Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers' (Bachelor's + >$105,990)
Excludes 'Computer and Information Research Scientists' (Requires Master's degree)
Excludes 'Computer Systems Analysts' (Pay $103,790 is below threshold)
Excludes 'Computer Programmers', 'Network and Computer Systems Administrators', 'Web Developers', and 'Computer Support Specialists' (Pay below threshold)

Width checklist

Computer Network Architects: Includes 2024 Median Pay ($130,390) and Job Summary (design/implement data comm networks)
Database Administrators and Architects: Includes 2024 Median Pay ($123,100) and Job Summary (create/organize systems to store data)
Information Security Analysts: Includes 2024 Median Pay ($124,910) and Job Summary (plan/carry out security measures)
Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers: Includes 2024 Median Pay ($131,450) and Job Summary (design apps or identify problems/report defects)

Examiner rationale

This question requires Deep Reasoning to apply a multi-step filter (Education == Bachelor's AND Pay > $105,990) to a dataset of occupations. It requires Wide Aggregation to retrieve and list specific details (Pay + Summary) for the four distinct occupational groups that survive the filtration process.

Judgment

Better

WIDE

Score 1 - 0

Agent A is the winner because it successfully identified all four occupations listed in the Ground Truth checklist (Network Architects, Database Administrators, InfoSec Analysts, and Software Developers). Agent B failed to identify 'Database Administrators', which is a significant omission (Wide Failure). Both agents struggled with strict group boundaries: Agent A included 'Hardware Engineers' (Engineering group) and Agent B included 'Managers' (Management group). Additionally, Agent A failed the negative constraint regarding 'Computer Systems Analysts' (listing them as above the pay threshold when the Ground Truth stated they were below). However, Agent A's failure to exclude is less severe than Agent B's failure to include a core valid entity. Agent A also provided a superior list format with granular citations, making it easier to scan.

Evolution step

Determining Next Step...

WINNER is A. Targeting Loser Failure: WIDE.

Action: Wide+1 (Increase Context Width)

o3

OpenAI

36.2s

Computer Network Architects — 2024 median pay $129,240. Job summary: Design and build data-communication networks, including LANs, WANs, and intranets to meet organizations’ needs [1]. Information Security Analysts — 2024 median pay $120,360. Job summary: Plan, implement, and monitor security measures to safeguard an organization’s computer networks and systems [2]. Database Administrators and Architects — 2024 median pay $116,610. Job summary: Create or organize systems that store and secure data, ensuring information is accessible to authorized users and protected from loss or theft [3]. Data Scientists — 2024 median pay $112,120. Job summary: Use statistical, machine-learning, and analytical techniques to extract meaning from data and deliver actionable insights to decision makers [4]. Computer Systems Analysts — 2024 median pay $108,350. Job summary: Study an organization’s current computer systems and procedures and design solutions to help it operate more efficiently and effectively [5]. Computer Hardware Engineers — 2024 median pay $128,170. Job summary: Research, design, develop, and test computer systems and components such as processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and routers [6]. Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers — 2024 median pay $132,270. Job summary: Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and systems, ensuring they function as intended and meet user requirements [7]. (All occupations above list a Bachelor’s degree as the typical entry-level education and exceed the Computer & IT group’s overall 2024 median of $105,990 [8].) ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer Network Architects, 2024 data. [2] U.S. BLS, OOH, Information Security Analysts, 2024. [3] U.S. BLS, OOH, Database Administrators and Architects, 2024. [4] U.S. BLS, OOH, Data Scientists, 2024. [5] U.S. BLS, OOH, Computer Systems Analysts, 2024. [6] U.S. BLS, OOH, Computer Hardware Engineers, 2024. [7] U.S. BLS, OOH, Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and Testers, 2024. [8] U.S. BLS, OOH, Computer and Information Technology Occupations overview, 2024 median pay.

Grok 4

xAI

27.8s

Computer and Information Technology Occupations in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook (2024-2034 projections) have an overall median annual wage of $105,990. Within this group, the occupations meeting the criteria of requiring a bachelor's degree as the typical entry-level education (excluding those needing a master's) and having a 2024 median annual wage exceeding $105,990 are: Computer and Information Systems Managers, Computer Network Architects, Information Security Analysts, and Software Developers. - **Computer and Information Systems Managers**: 2024 median pay is $169,510. These professionals plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization, determining IT goals and implementing systems to meet them [1]. - **Computer Network Architects**: 2024 median pay is $129,840. They design and build data communication networks, ranging from small connections to vast cloud infrastructures, ensuring secure and efficient data transfer [1]. - **Information Security Analysts**: 2024 median pay is $120,360. They plan and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems, monitoring for breaches and investigating incidents [1]. - **Software Developers**: 2024 median pay is $132,270. They design, create, and modify computer applications or systems software, analyzing user needs and developing solutions [1]. These occupations are projected to grow faster than average, driven by demand for cybersecurity, cloud computing, and software innovation. Entry typically requires a bachelor's in computer science or related fields, with some positions valuing certifications or experience. (Word count: 248) ## References [1] U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2024). Occupational Outlook Handbook: Computer and Information Technology Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/home.htm