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2004 2003 2002
Wrote small "pattern" programs less than 250 lines 53% 47% 48%
Wrote programs 250 lines or longer 42% 43% 43%
Wrote and/or coded programs and/or scripts of any type. 63% 61% 65%
Troubleshooting 86% 92% 90%
Used algorithmic analysis 42% 28% 28%
Provided software installation support 65% 72% 77%
Provided hardware installation support 48% 49% 58%
Provided systems security and protection knowledge 41% 40% 39%