[ 443 ] Economics GED ® TEST SOCIAL STUDIES FLASH REVIEW _____________ • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Use the chart to answer the following question. Ten Fastest Growing Occupations, 2000–2010 Occupation Projected Growth % Income Rank Education and Training Computer software engineers, applications 100 1 Bachelor’s degree Computer support specialists 97 2 Associate’s degree Computer software engineers, systems software 90 1 Bachelor’s degree Network and computer systems administrators 82 1 Bachelor’s degree Network systems and data communications analysts 77 1 Bachelor’s degree Desktop publishers 67 2 Post-secondary vocational certificate Database administrators 66 1 Bachelor’s degree Personal and home care aides 62 4 Short-term on-the- job training Computer systems analysts 60 1 Bachelor’s degree Medical assistants 57 3 Moderate on-the-job training Income rank categories 1 = very high ($39,700 and over) 2 = high ($25,760 to $39,660) 3 = low ($18,500 to $25,760) 4 = very low (up to $18,490) Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Which of the following statements is supported by the information presented? a. The largest number of jobs in the United States will be computer-related in the decade 2000–2010. b. Computer-related jobs are the best paying in the nation. c. Of the ten fastest growing jobs, the lowest paying is medical assistant. d. Of the ten fastest growing jobs, the best paying require the most education.