SHL OPQ Guide 2

Question 1

What does the OPQ32 model measure about a candidate?

Accepted Answer

Preferred behavioral style at work

Answer

The OPQ32 is a personality questionnaire measuring 32 behavioral traits relevant to workplace performance.

Question 2

How many personality dimensions does the standard OPQ32 assess?

Accepted Answer

32

Answer

The OPQ32 measures 32 distinct personality characteristics grouped into three broad domains.

Question 3

Into which three broad domains are the OPQ traits grouped?

Accepted Answer

Relationships, Thinking, Feelings

Answer

OPQ organizes its scales into Relationships with People, Thinking Style, and Feelings & Emotions.

Question 4

Is there a 'pass' or 'fail' score on the OPQ?

Accepted Answer

No, it profiles style rather than ability

Answer

The OPQ describes behavioral preferences, so there is no objectively right or wrong answer or pass mark.

Question 5

Why is consistency important when answering the OPQ?

Accepted Answer

Inconsistent answers can flag an unreliable profile

Answer

Contradictory responses across similar items can reduce the credibility of the resulting profile.

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