| Grade | | Points | Answer |
| 1 | Few technical decisions called for and these will be of routine nature with simple precedent or clearly
defined procedures. | 35 |  |
| 1½ | | 40 | |
| 2 | Recommendations limited to solution of the problem rather than end results. Decisions made are normally within
established guidelines. | 45 | |
| 2½ | | 50 | |
| 3 | Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex, or unusual matters or
decisions are usually referred to more senior authority. | 55 | |
| 3½ | | 63 | |
| 4 | Recommendations reviewed for soundness of judgment, but usually accepted as technically accurate and feasible. | 70 | |
| 4½ | | 80 | |
| 5 | Makes responsible decisions not usually subject to technical review, on all matters assigned, except those
involving large sums of money or long-range objectives. Takes courses of action necessary to expedite the
successful accomplishment of assigned projects. | 90 | |
| 5½ | | 105 | |
| 6 | Makes responsible decisions on all matters, including the establishment of policies and expenditures of large
sums of money and/or implementation of major programs, subject only to overall policy and financial controls. | 120 | |
| 6½ | | 135 | |
| 7 | Responsible for long-range planning, coordination and making specific and far-reaching management decisions.
Keeps management associates informed of all matters of significant importance. | 150 | |
