Answer all of the questions, then click on the Calculate button to see the results.
1. I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. True False
2. I like to solve crossword puzzles. True False
3. I enjoy solving riddles and mysteries. True False
4. I often stare at or observe things intently and try to understand them. True False
5. When traveling, I enjoy tours of factories, power stations, and places with machinery. True False
6. I often lose track of time when I am working on a project. True False
7. I like to revise or re-write my schoolwork repeatedly until it is my best effort. True False
8. I enjoy working with a few other people on a project. True False
9. I play a musical instrument. True False
10. I woud rather work alone than work with others. True False
11. I enjoy exploring the Internet more than playing games with others. True False
12. I like to collect things (comic books, dolls, action figures, coins, etc.). True False
13. I can read musical score. True False
14. I like to fix or upgrade the computer myself. True False
15. I enjoy helping others learn how to do things. True False
16. I like to gather lots of information and analyze situations before taking action. True False
17. When riting for schoolwork, I especially enjoy researching and finding the information. True False
18. I like to keep telephone numbers of my friends organized on paper, rolodex, or my cellphone. True False
19. I like to build things (models, woodworking, computers, artwork, etc.). True False
20. Once I start something, I usually stick with it and finish it. True False
21. I make friends easily and I have a lot of friends. True False
22. I like to keep my car clean on the inside and the outside. True False
23. I like logic and reality more than magic and superstition. True False
24. My secret dream is to someday create a popular game for a computer. True False
25. I see myself as a highly organized person. True False
26. I am a "team player" (I enjoy working with a small group of people). True False
27. I am usually very courteous and kind to others. True False
28. I enjoy reading and learning new things. True False
29. I like to tinker with mechanical things. True False
30. When I break something, I try to fix it, or I take it apart before buying another one. True False
31. I am usually the first one to apologize when there is a problem True False
32. I know how to use the Internet to locate people's names. True False
33. I like to travel to new places and study the culture of other countries. True False
34. I can speak or write in another language (other than English). True False
35. I would rather live a life helping others, than live a life trying to become rich. True False
36. Someday, I would like to create something and become famous for it. True False
37. I enjoy working with a few other people on a project. True False
38. I like to check the oil and water for my car. True False
39. I keep an inventory for a collection of things. True False
40. Given a choice of making money, helping others, or changing the world, I would like to change the world. True False
41. I like to sort things (buttons, metal screws, toys, etc.). True False
42. My room at home is well organized and generally clean and tidy. True False
43. I usually know how much money I have in my wallet or purse, and/or bank account. True False
44. I enjoy writing poetry or letters. True False
45. I like to draw diagrams or sketches of things, showing the parts. True False
46. I like helping others to solve their personal problems. True False
47. I like to help my father or mother to clean things or fix things. True False
48. I like to use an outline when writing a paper for school. True False
49. I would rather walk in the woods with a few friends, than walk in the woods alone. True False
50. When asked for donations, I generally like to give something to help the cause. True False
51. I enjoy doing creative things. True False
52. I like looking up things in the dictionary, encyclopedia, or on the Internet. True False
53. When going on a trip, I like to chart the travel on a map, and research interesting places along the way. True False
54. I like new electronic devices. True False
55. When traveling, I like to find out the customs of the other city or country before I travel, so I can avoid awkward or embarrassing situations. True False
56. I carry some tools in my car so I can fix it if it breaks down, or help others. True False
57. I carry an umbrella in case it rains. True False
58. I take in stray animals or try to help find their owner. True False
59. If I do something wrong, I take responsibility for it and try to make up for it. True False
An aptitude score of 9 or more in any individual area may indicate an aptitude for that particular area.
A Total Score of 41 or more may indicate an aptitude in general for the computer profession.
This instrument is under development, has no established validity, does not represent FCCJ in any way, and should not be used as a sole indicator for making career decisions. Strong desire and motivation are as important as aptitude with respect to making career choices.