SHL OPQ Guide 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The OPQ 'Persuasive' trait falls under which domain?
- Thinking Style
- Feelings & Emotions
- Relationships with People (Correct answer)
- Dynamism
Correct answer: Relationships with People
Persuasive is an influence scale within the Relationships with People domain.
Question 2: Which OPQ scale best relates to being 'Data Rational'?
- Thinking Style (Correct answer)
- Relationships with People
- Feelings & Emotions
- Vigorous
Correct answer: Thinking Style
Data Rational measures comfort with numbers and statistics, part of the Thinking Style domain.
Question 3: A high 'Relaxed' score on OPQ suggests a person who is generally:
- Anxious before events
- Calm and able to unwind easily (Correct answer)
- Highly competitive
- Detail-obsessed
Correct answer: Calm and able to unwind easily
The Relaxed scale reflects how easily someone stays calm and free of tension.
Question 4: What does the OPQ 'Outgoing' scale primarily capture?
- Preference for solitary work
- Liveliness and being talkative in social settings (Correct answer)
- Attention to fine detail
- Risk tolerance
Correct answer: Liveliness and being talkative in social settings
Outgoing reflects how lively, talkative, and socially engaging a person tends to be.
Question 5: Which trait would most help in a role requiring careful proofreading?
- Innovative
- Detail Conscious (Correct answer)
- Independent Minded
- Competitive
Correct answer: Detail Conscious
Detail Conscious reflects focus on accuracy and thoroughness, ideal for checking work.
Question 6: The 'Achieving' scale on the OPQ relates to:
- Following rules closely
- Setting ambitious, results-focused goals (Correct answer)
- Avoiding conflict
- Enjoying variety
Correct answer: Setting ambitious, results-focused goals
Achieving measures the drive to set demanding targets and pursue career success.
Question 7: Why might an employer compare your OPQ profile to a role's competency model?
- To set your salary
- To assess fit between your style and job demands (Correct answer)
- To grade your intelligence
- To check your references
Correct answer: To assess fit between your style and job demands
Matching the profile to required competencies helps gauge how well your style suits the role.
SHL OPQ Guide 3
The OPQ 'Persuasive' trait falls under which domain?