Some items may not seem to relate to you or may have several alternatives you could choose; however, for accurate results, select only one most and one least likely option for every item.
1. If I were solving a difficult problem, I would rely on my:
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Least A B C D
A. Skills
B. Research
C. Ability to structure
D. Experimentation
2. If I believed something important could be made to help humanity, I would:
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A. Investigate it
B. Design it
C. Sell or promote it
D. Build it
3. If I were told to hurry finishing a project, I would:
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A. Skip to the bottom line
B. Decide what could be done properly
C. Work diligently until time was up
D. Consider craftsmanship more important
4. If I were trying to get off the hook for something, my arguments would be:
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A. Consistent
B. Unique
C. Detailed
D. Technical
5. If I were to win a contest, it would be for:
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A. Craftsmanship
B. Neatness
C. Originality
D. Being the most realistic
6. If a task required my best work, I would:
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A. Double check results
B. Practice it
C. Take it on as a challenge
D. Do adequate research
7. If I got into trouble, it would be because I:
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A. Was bored
B. Couldn't keep my hands off things
C. Resist change
D. Wanted to know too much
8. If I were deciding whether to use a new method, I would consider its:
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A. Practicality
B. Clarity
C. Impact
D. Durability
9. If I were working as a member of a group, I would:
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A. Tackle physical tasks
B. Have lots of ideas
C. Be efficient
D. Outline goals and objectives
10. If I had my choice I would work for:
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A. Security
B. Upgraded equipment
C. Commissions
D. A significant title
11. If I can, I avoid:
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A. Guessing
B. Discussions
C. Machinery
D. Interruptions
12. If I won a prize for artistic effort, it would be for:
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A. Neatness and interesting patterns
B. Realism, perspective, or good detail
C. Good use of color
D. Model building, sculpture
13. If I were teased about a characteristic, it would be:
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A. Touchiness
B. Impulsiveness
C. Preciseness
D. Predictability
14. If I were demonstrating my talents, it would be with:
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A. Writing and data
B. Diagrams
C. Speaking
D. Models
15. If I were in charge of a project, I would:
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A. Meet specifications
B. Use quality materials
C. Be cost effective
D. Add my own ideas
16. If I were working to my greatest potential, my activities would be:
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A. Varied
B. Structured
C. Researched
D. Demonstrated
17. If I were setting standards, I would find it important that they be:
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A. Visible
B. Uniform
C. Flexible
D. Measurable
18. If I were criticized, it would be for being too:
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A. Impatient
B. Sensitive
C. Structured
D. Argumentative
19. If I were assigned one task, I would begin by:
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A. Probing
B. Constructing
C. Innovating
D. Planning
20. If I were exploring a new object, I would:
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A. Check how it was made
B. Approach it systematically
C. Examine it in detail
D. Have a strong first impression
21. If I were explaining an idea, I would be:
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A. Spontaneous
B. Methodical
C. Technical
D. Thorough
22. If communicating an idea, I would:
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A. Provide written proof
B. Use props
C. Use imagination
D. Use charts and graphs
23. If gathering information, I would:
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A. Put it in a clear format
B. Get thorough background material
C. Seek a variety of unusual sources
D. Explore physically
24. If I were describing a place I had visited, I would mention:
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A. Location or placement
B. Specifics and details
C. Quality of equipment
D. The general atmosphere
25. If I earned recognition, it would probably be for:
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A. Speed and cleverness
B. Strength and endurance
C. Dependability and design
D. Judgement and accuracy
26. If I were choosing my own work situation, I would:
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A. Do the work myself
B. Have others available for brainstorming
C. Be able to delegate
D. Have the work flow to me smoothly
27. If free to be myself, I would get things done by:
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A. Establishing priorities
B. Planning ahead
C. Quality craftsmanship
D. Take on the challenges
28. If I were concentrating on a single effort, I would be:
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A. Efficient
B. Intuitive
C. Skillful
D. Thorough
29. If I were working on a puzzle, I would try:
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A. Working against a deadline
B. Putting physical pieces together
C. Using my memory for facts
D. Organizing options
30. If I were asked to prove my point, I would:
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A. Show it in some form
B. Explain my method
C. Explain the pros and cons
D. Explain the benefits
31. If I could do things my way, they would get done:
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A. Realistically
B. Physically
C. Rapidly
D. Cautiously
32. If I were setting up a display, I would:
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A. Do it in an orderly way
B. Try clever, unique ways to do it
C. Find what worked in the past
D. Set it up personally
33. If something in the system didn't work, I would:
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A. Work around it
B. Repair it
C. Find out why
D. Report it
34. If I were trying something new, I would learn by:
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A. Taking chances
B. Practicing
C. Reading about it
D. Follow examples
35. If I were sharing results, my method would be:
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A. Durable
B. Exacting
C. Coordinated
D. Spontaneous
36. If I ran a business, I would:
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A. Provide steady performance
B. Define realistic objectives
C. Develop new products or services
D. Give high quality workmanship
