SHL OPQ SHL OPQ Test Scoring and Results

Question 1

What type of score is used to report SHL OPQ results, comparing a candidate to a reference group?

Accepted Answer

Sten scores

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Raw scores

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Percentile ranks only

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Z-scores

Question 2

In SHL OPQ Sten scoring, what does a Sten score of 5 or 6 indicate?

Accepted Answer

The candidate is near the average of the comparison group

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The candidate scored in the top 10% of the norm group

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The candidate has an unusually low trait level

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The candidate's response was flagged for inconsistency

Question 3

What does a high Sten score (8–10) on an OPQ32 trait typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

The candidate exhibits that trait strongly relative to the norm group

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The candidate is more qualified for the role

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The candidate's responses were more consistent than average

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The candidate scored above average on all traits

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a 'norm group' in the context of SHL OPQ scoring?

Accepted Answer

A reference population used to compare a candidate's trait scores

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A group of employees who have passed a specific certification

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A benchmark of ideal personality traits for a job role

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A sample of candidates who took the test without preparation

Question 5

Why might an employer select a job-specific norm group when interpreting OPQ32 results?

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To compare the candidate against others in a similar professional role for greater relevance

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To reduce the statistical margin of error in personality measurement

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To ensure the candidate's scores are adjusted for cultural bias

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To meet legal requirements for fair hiring practices

Question 6

What does the SHL OPQ Profile Report primarily provide to employers?

Accepted Answer

A visual summary of a candidate's Sten scores across all 32 traits

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A pass/fail recommendation for hiring decisions

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A ranked list of candidates based on total personality score

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A breakdown of cognitive ability alongside personality scores