Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How many total talent themes are measured by the CliftonStrengths assessment?
- 24
- 30
- 34 (Correct answer)
- 40
Correct answer: 34
The CliftonStrengths assessment measures 34 distinct talent themes developed by Don Clifton.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes a 'talent' in the context of CliftonStrengths?
- A skill learned through deliberate practice
- A naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior (Correct answer)
- An achievement earned through hard work
- A personality trait that can be changed with effort
Correct answer: A naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior
In CliftonStrengths, a talent is defined as a naturally recurring pattern of thought, feeling, or behavior that can be productively applied.
Question 3: What is the recommended minimum age to take the CliftonStrengths assessment?
- 10
- 13 (Correct answer)
- 15
- 18
Correct answer: 13
Gallup recommends the CliftonStrengths assessment for individuals aged 13 and older.
Question 4: When comparing two people with the same Top 5 strengths, which statement is most accurate?
- They will behave identically in most situations
- Their strengths will manifest in exactly the same ways
- Their strengths may look very different due to unique combinations and life experiences (Correct answer)
- They should be assigned the same roles at work
Correct answer: Their strengths may look very different due to unique combinations and life experiences
Even identical Top 5 profiles will manifest differently because each person's combination and life experiences create unique expression of talents.
Question 5: What does the CliftonStrengths assessment ask respondents to do for each item pair?
- Rate each statement on a 10-point scale
- Choose which statement best describes them within a 20-second time limit (Correct answer)
- Rank all statements from most to least like them
- Select all statements that apply to their personality
Correct answer: Choose which statement best describes them within a 20-second time limit
Each item presents two statements and respondents must choose which one best describes them within 20 seconds.
Question 6: Which purchasing option gives access to all 34 CliftonStrengths themes ranked in order?
- CliftonStrengths Top 5
- CliftonStrengths 10
- CliftonStrengths 34 (Correct answer)
- CliftonStrengths Plus
Correct answer: CliftonStrengths 34
The CliftonStrengths 34 purchase option reveals all 34 themes ranked from strongest to least dominant.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of the CliftonStrengths assessment according to Gallup?
- To identify personality disorders
- To rank employees for performance reviews
- To help people discover their natural talents and build on them (Correct answer)
- To assess intelligence and cognitive ability
Correct answer: To help people discover their natural talents and build on them
Gallup designed CliftonStrengths to help people discover their unique talents and develop them into strengths for greater success.
Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment 2
How many total talent themes are measured by the CliftonStrengths assessment?