Network and Computer Systems Administrators

Does not pass

• Maintain and administer computer networks and related computing environments, including computer hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations.

  physical work, outside the screen · 13.0% of the role's time · $4.2B

• Operate master consoles to monitor the performance of computer systems and networks and to coordinate computer network access and use.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 9.0% of the role's time · $2.9B

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems, and replace defective components when necessary.

  physical work, outside the screen · 7.9% of the role's time · $2.5B

• Configure, monitor, and maintain email applications or virus protection software.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 7.0% of the role's time · $2.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

• Monitor network performance to determine whether adjustments are needed and where changes will be needed in the future.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.6% of the role's time · $2.1B

• Train people in computer system use.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.8B

• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.

  reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.8B

• Confer with network users about solutions to existing system problems.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.8B · waiting on a check

• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and operating system software.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.3% of the role's time · $1.7B

• Load computer tapes and disks, and install software and printer paper or forms.

  physical work, outside the screen · 5.2% of the role's time · $1.7B

• Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures, and maintain control records.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.2B

• Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.2B

• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.8% of the role's time · $1.2B

• Implement and provide technical support for voice services and equipment, such as private branch exchange, voice mail system, and telecom system.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.1% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Recommend changes to improve systems and network configurations, and determine hardware or software requirements related to such changes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $898M

• Gather data pertaining to customer needs, and use the information to identify, predict, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.5% of the role's time · $809M

• Coordinate with vendors and with company personnel to facilitate purchases.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $735M

• Research new technologies by attending seminars, reading trade articles, or taking classes, and implement or recommend the implementation of new technologies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.7% of the role's time · $551M

• Maintain an inventory of parts for emergency repairs.

  physical work, outside the screen · 1.7% of the role's time · $549M