PIBA PIBA Overview and Test Structure 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary purpose of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PIBA)?
- To measure cognitive ability
- To assess workplace behavioral drives and needs (Correct answer)
- To evaluate technical skills
- To determine educational background
Correct answer: To assess workplace behavioral drives and needs
The PIBA is designed to identify an individual's core behavioral drives and needs as they relate to workplace performance.
Question 2: How many primary behavioral factors does the PIBA measure?
- 2
- 3
- 4 (Correct answer)
- 5
Correct answer: 4
The PIBA measures four primary behavioral factors: Dominance, Extraversion, Patience, and Formality.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes the format of the PIBA?
- Multiple-choice knowledge test
- Timed aptitude exam
- Free-choice adjective checklist (Correct answer)
- Personality ranking scale
Correct answer: Free-choice adjective checklist
The PIBA uses a free-choice adjective checklist format where respondents select words that describe them at work and words others use to describe them.
Question 4: Approximately how many adjectives are presented to respondents in a typical PIBA?
- 20
- 50
- 86 (Correct answer)
- 120
Correct answer: 86
The PIBA typically presents approximately 86 adjectives across its two lists for respondents to select from.
Question 5: The PIBA produces a behavioral pattern based on which two lists?
- Work list and Home list
- 'Most Like You' and 'Least Like You' lists (Correct answer)
- Positive traits and Negative traits lists
- Self-perception and Manager-perception lists
Correct answer: 'Most Like You' and 'Least Like You' lists
Respondents complete two adjective checklists: one for how they naturally see themselves and one for how they believe others see them at work.
Question 6: Which organization developed and publishes the PIBA?
- Myers-Briggs Foundation
- Predictive Index (PI) (Correct answer)
- Gallup Organization
- SHL Group
Correct answer: Predictive Index (PI)
The Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment is developed and published by the Predictive Index (PI) organization.
What is the primary purpose of the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PIBA)?