In the Star Trek: Voyager episode Season 2 Episode 26 "Basics: Part 1" "Basics: Part 1", the Kazon subdue Voyager, board and proceed to touch ground on a planet. It seemed as though they immediately knew how to fly and operate everything about the ship. Even repair it.
For a species that's a bit more primitive and trying to steal new technology, how do they get all of this done? Is this explained?