Hogan Assessment Hogan Assessment MCQ 2

Question 1

How many primary scales does the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI) contain?

Accepted Answer

7

Answer

The HPI contains 7 primary scales: Adjustment, Ambition, Sociability, Interpersonal Sensitivity, Prudence, Inquisitive, and Learning Approach.

Question 2

The HPI Adjustment scale primarily measures an individual's:

Accepted Answer

Emotional stability and resilience under stress

Answer

HPI Adjustment reflects emotional stability, self-confidence, and ability to handle stress and criticism without becoming upset.

Question 3

Which HPI scale is most closely associated with the Big Five trait of Conscientiousness?

Accepted Answer

Prudence

Answer

Prudence maps most directly to Conscientiousness, reflecting rule-following, dependability, and planfulness.

Question 4

A candidate scores very high on the HPI Ambition scale. Which work behavior is most predicted?

Accepted Answer

Drive to lead, compete, and advance in the organization

Answer

High Ambition scorers are energetic, competitive, and motivated to take charge and advance their careers.

Question 5

The HPI Inquisitive scale measures a person's:

Accepted Answer

Breadth of intellectual curiosity and imagination

Answer

Inquisitive assesses intellectual curiosity, creativity, and interest in ideas, strategy, and unconventional thinking.

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