SHL OPQ Guide 3

Question 1

The OPQ 'Persuasive' trait falls under which domain?

Accepted Answer

Relationships with People

Answer

Thinking Style

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Feelings & Emotions

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Dynamism

Question 2

Which OPQ scale best relates to being 'Data Rational'?

Accepted Answer

Thinking Style

Answer

Relationships with People

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Feelings & Emotions

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Vigorous

Question 3

A high 'Relaxed' score on OPQ suggests a person who is generally:

Accepted Answer

Calm and able to unwind easily

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Anxious before events

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Highly competitive

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Detail-obsessed

Question 4

What does the OPQ 'Outgoing' scale primarily capture?

Accepted Answer

Liveliness and being talkative in social settings

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Preference for solitary work

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Attention to fine detail

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Risk tolerance

Question 5

Which trait would most help in a role requiring careful proofreading?

Accepted Answer

Detail Conscious

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Innovative

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Independent Minded

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Competitive

Question 6

The 'Achieving' scale on the OPQ relates to:

Accepted Answer

Setting ambitious, results-focused goals

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Following rules closely

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Avoiding conflict

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Enjoying variety

Question 7

Why might an employer compare your OPQ profile to a role's competency model?

Accepted Answer

To assess fit between your style and job demands

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To set your salary

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To grade your intelligence

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To check your references