Personality / Biographical Questionnaire (PBQ)

This test assesses your personality traits and behavioral patterns through the OPQ-32 Test format, helping identify your workplace characteristics and preferences.

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Objective

Complete 15 questions, each containing 3 statements. For each question, allocate one statement to 'Most like me' and one to 'Least like me', leaving the third statement as 'Neutral'.

How It Works

This test evaluates your personality traits and behavioral patterns through a structured questionnaire. You must carefully consider each statement in relation to your workplace behavior and preferences, then make strategic choices about which statements best and least describe you. The test helps identify your key personality characteristics, work style preferences, and behavioral tendencies.

Step-by-step Instructions

Read each question carefully - each question consists of a block of three statements
Think about how well each statement describes you in a workplace context
For each question, you must allocate one statement to 'Most like me' and one to 'Least like me'
The remaining statement will automatically be 'Neutral'
Click the 'Most like me' button for the statement that best describes you
Click the 'Least like me' button for the statement that least describes you
You can only select one statement for each category per question
Once you've made both selections, click 'Submit Answer' to confirm
After submitting, you'll see the correct answers and explanations
You have a limited time to answer each question

Skills You Develop

Self-awareness - understanding your own personality traits and behaviors
Decision-making under time pressure
Strategic thinking in selecting appropriate responses
Reflection on workplace behaviors and preferences
Time management during assessment
Consistency in self-evaluation

Coaching Tips

Read all three statements carefully before making your selections
Think about how each statement applies to you in a workplace or professional context
Remember to emphasize strengths by choosing them as highly important ('Most like me')
Moderately important answers are meant to boost points, balance, and maintain authenticity
Less important answers refer to negative statements that oppose your key qualities
Be honest and authentic in your responses - the test is designed to assess your true personality
Don't overthink - go with your first instinct about which statements best describe you
Pay attention to the explanations after submitting - they help you understand the reasoning behind correct answers