SHL OPQ Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which OPQ domain includes scales such as 'Data Rational' and 'Innovative'?
- Thinking Style (Correct answer)
- Relationships with People
- Feelings and Emotions
- Physical Energy
Correct answer: Thinking Style
Data Rational and Innovative fall under the Thinking Style domain, covering how people approach tasks and ideas.
Question 2: The 'Persuasive' scale on the OPQ measures a candidate's tendency to do what?
- Enjoy selling and negotiating to influence others (Correct answer)
- Avoid all conflict
- Work alone exclusively
- Follow rules rigidly
Correct answer: Enjoy selling and negotiating to influence others
The Persuasive scale reflects how much someone enjoys influencing, negotiating, and changing others' views.
Question 3: What does a high score on the OPQ 'Conscientious' scale typically indicate?
- Focus on completing tasks and meeting deadlines (Correct answer)
- Strong dislike of detail
- Preference for spontaneity
- Aversion to planning
Correct answer: Focus on completing tasks and meeting deadlines
A high Conscientious score suggests someone who is thorough, dependable, and committed to finishing tasks.
Question 4: Why is it generally advised to answer the OPQ honestly rather than strategically?
- Consistency checks and job-fit accuracy can expose inconsistent answers (Correct answer)
- There is a strict pass mark
- The test is graded like an exam
- Honest answers score higher points
Correct answer: Consistency checks and job-fit accuracy can expose inconsistent answers
Inconsistent or exaggerated responses can be flagged and may reduce job fit, so honest answering is best.
Question 5: The OPQ 'Emotionally Controlled' scale belongs to which domain?
- Feelings and Emotions (Correct answer)
- Thinking Style
- Relationships with People
- Numerical Reasoning
Correct answer: Feelings and Emotions
Emotionally Controlled is part of the Feelings and Emotions domain, dealing with how people manage emotions.
Question 6: What kind of report does an employer typically receive from the OPQ?
- A profile of behavioral preferences mapped to competencies (Correct answer)
- A single IQ number
- A pass or fail grade
- A typing accuracy percentage
Correct answer: A profile of behavioral preferences mapped to competencies
OPQ output is a behavioral profile that can be mapped to job competencies and interview questions.
Question 7: How should a candidate prepare for the OPQ?
- Review the target role's competencies and reflect on their own work style (Correct answer)
- Memorize correct answers
- Practice math drills only
- Skip preparation entirely as it is impossible
Correct answer: Review the target role's competencies and reflect on their own work style
Understanding the role and reflecting on one's genuine work style is the most useful preparation.
SHL OPQ Knowledge 3
Which OPQ domain includes scales such as 'Data Rational' and 'Innovative'?