Comprehensive Questionnaire of Metacognitive Potential, COMP-I Test - the question form
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1. When I learn something new, I relate it to what I already know in that area.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost completely not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost completely true
7 – Completely true
2. When making important decisions, I tend to analyze the strategies I use.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – More true than not true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
3. I can easily predict the words and actions of my employees and colleagues.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
4. In a difficult situation, I believe that the first solution is the best.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
5. I try to notice and remember anything that helps me in my work.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
6. Knowing general principles is more important for my work than knowing specific techniques for doing it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
7. I am aware of my intellectual strengths and limitations.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
8. I can choose a work pace that gives me enough time, and I slow down when I encounter information that is important to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Completely applies
9. I monitor how effectively I work on solving tasks.
1 – Not true at all for me
2 – Almost certainly untrue for me
3 – More untrue than true for me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue for me
6 – Almost certainly true for me
7 – Completely true for me
10. I review my decision and, if necessary, revise it.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure it is not true of me
3 – More not true than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true of me
6 – Almost sure it is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
11. Other people’s opinions are very important to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
12. I believe that, when faced with a choice, it is better not to think about it for too long.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
13. Knowing how a computer actually works is necessary for effective work.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
14. Before using any way of dealing with a situation, I try to compare it with other possible ways.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost sure it is untrue
3 – Somewhat more untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat more true than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
15. I easily remember new information.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
16. When working on problems, I sometimes ask myself whether I have considered alternative solutions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
17. I have at least several ways of memorizing the material I need for my work.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
18. As a rule, when I have something in mind, I think it over, clarifying details and considering different options.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
19. I am not interested in what feelings my words and actions evoke in other people.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
20. I can make a decision about a complex situation fairly easily.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
21. I believe that knowledge of IT technologies is an important reason for my interest in work, and therefore it should be expanded.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather than not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
22. Knowing how to act in a given situation is more important than knowing its causes and meaning.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
23. I can accurately assess how competent I am in a particular area.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
24. In difficult situations, I can control my emotions.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
25. After completing a task, I often ask myself whether there was an easier way to do it.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
26. I am able to monitor the quality of the decisions I make.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
27. I find it difficult to manage the flow of a conversation or negotiation.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Pretty sure it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies
6 – Pretty sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
28. I can shut out everything except the task in front of me.
1 – Not true of me at all
2 – Almost certainly not true of me
3 – More not true than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true of me
6 – Almost certainly true of me
7 – Completely true of me
29. Before deciding on a course of action in any situation, it is necessary to understand its meaning and causes.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies rather less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
30. I have my own ways of working, and I try to improve them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
31. I usually remember names well.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
32. I use different strategies depending on the situation.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
33. When learning something new, I periodically pause and ask myself how well I understand the material.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
34. Before starting a task, I clearly define its goal.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Applies completely
35. I can deliberately create the impression I want to make on another person.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
36. At times, I make impulsive decisions.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost completely false
3 – More false than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than false
6 – Almost completely true
7 – Completely true
37. I try to fully understand the task before I begin working on it.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
38. Knowledge of soft skills is more important than knowledge of hard skills.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me as much as it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
39. I find it difficult to make decisions; I tend to think for a long time and doubt my choice.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies rather not than yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather yes than no
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
40. I use my intellectual strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
41. I usually do not reflect on the reasons for what happens to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Applies completely
42. I try to break my work into a number of separate tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Applies completely
43. I sometimes find it difficult to understand other people's feelings, even those of people close to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies to me
44. I would like to learn to think less and act more, without dwelling on every step I take and its consequences.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
45. The most important thing in coping with any situation is understanding its meaning and content, rather than trying to recall prior experience of dealing with it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
46. When solving difficult problems, I prefer to rely on my past experience rather than on general knowledge and prescribed guidelines.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
47. I often run into problems because I do not have the patience to think through my actions in advance.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost sure this is untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
48. I organize my time in a way that helps me achieve my goals as effectively as possible.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
49. To remember professionally important material, I use mnemonic techniques (for example, remembering by first letters, etc.).
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
50. I do not always take into account information about the outcomes of my decisions.
1 – Not true of me at all
2 – Fairly sure this is not true of me
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Fairly sure this is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
51. Before criticizing someone, I think carefully about how best to say it so as not to offend them.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
52. For success, it is much more important to focus on the task than on people and their opinions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
53. I believe that in my work it is necessary not only to gain new information, but also to try to analyze it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
54. In general, I understand material better when I apply it in practice.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
55. I can quickly assess a situation and adjust my plan of action depending on the circumstances.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
56. I try to notice and correct my mistakes.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
57. When studying new material, I reread paragraphs that are difficult for me to understand several times.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost completely untrue of me
3 – More untrue than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue of me
6 – Almost completely true of me
7 – Completely true of me
58. Before starting to solve a task, I check whether I have understood it correctly.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
59. When working on a problem in a group, I prefer to take an active part and contribute my ideas.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
60. For me, the main thing is to have the final goal of my activities in mind; the details are of secondary importance.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
61. I often try to assess my own competence and compare it with the competence of others.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me as much as it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
62. The best professional is not the one who knows a lot, but the one who can apply knowledge.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
63. I feel uncomfortable when I am in a situation where I need to remember a lot of new information.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Applies completely
64. When I am working, I continually monitor the flow of my thoughts and carefully control my actions.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost certainly not true of me
3 – More not true than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true of me
6 – Almost certainly true of me
7 – Completely true of me
65. Before choosing a final option, I consider several alternative ways to solve a problem.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Applies to me completely
66. The secret of my success is that when I take action, I always follow a plan I have thought out in advance.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
67. I am good at picking up cues in communication that indicate what others need.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
68. I prefer to take action rather than reflect on the reasons for my failures.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
69. I very much enjoy reading new literature in my specialty and in information technology in general.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
70. I often have a sense of what I should do, but I am not sure exactly why.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost certain it is untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certain it is true
7 – Completely true
71. It takes me too much time to learn new material.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
72. I can concentrate despite distractions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies more false than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more true than false
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
73. I usually make drawings or diagrams that help me better understand the problem I am working on.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
74. I usually can immediately judge how much time I will need to solve a task that arises.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies more not than yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more yes than not
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
75. I do not like observing other people's behavior.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Completely applies
76. I prefer to act quickly; too much thinking only wastes time.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
77. I often reflect on past experience, which helps me in my work.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
78. Reference books and practical manuals are more important for my work than theoretical literature.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
79. I can work for a long time without breaks and without getting distracted.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
80. I can concentrate easily on my work, even when it is not interesting to me.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost certainly untrue
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true of me
1. When I learn something new, I relate it to what I already know in that area.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Somewhat does not apply to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies to me
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
2. When making important decisions, I tend to analyze the strategies I use.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies rather less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
3. I can easily predict the words and actions of my employees and colleagues.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – More often does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More often applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
4. In difficult situations, I believe that the first solution is the best one.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
5. I try to notice and remember anything that helps me in my work.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me rather less than more
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather more than less
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Applies to me completely
6. Knowing the principles of my work is more important for my job than knowing specific techniques for doing it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies more not than yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more yes than no
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
7. I am aware of my intellectual strengths and limitations.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
8. I can adjust my work pace so that I have enough time, and I slow down when I come across information that is important to me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Pretty sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Pretty sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
9. I monitor how effectively I work on solving tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
10. I review my decision and revise it if necessary.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies rather than does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
11. Other people's opinions are very important to me.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – Rather untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
12. I believe that, when faced with a choice, it is better not to think about it for too long.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certainly not true
3 – More true than not true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certainly true
7 – Completely true
13. Knowing how a computer actually works is necessary for working effectively.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
14. Before using any way of dealing with a situation, I try to compare it with other possible ways.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Applies completely
15. I can easily remember new information.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me rather than does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Does not apply to me rather than applies
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
16. When working on problems, I sometimes ask myself whether I have considered alternative solutions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
17. I know at least several ways to memorize the material I need for my work.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
18. In general, once I have something in mind, I go over my plans in my head, refining details and considering alternatives.
1 – Not true of me at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true of me
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
19. I am not interested in what feelings my words and actions evoke in other people.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
20. I can make a decision about a complex situation fairly easily.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
21. I believe that knowledge of IT technologies is an important reason for my interest in work, and therefore it should be expanded.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
22. Knowing how to act in a given situation is more important than knowing its causes and meaning.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
23. I can accurately assess my level of competence in a given area.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
24. In difficult situations, I can control my emotions.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure it is not true of me
3 – More untrue than true of me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true of me
6 – Almost sure it is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
25. After completing a task, I often ask myself whether there was an easier way to do it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
26. I am able to monitor the quality of the decisions I make.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
27. I find it difficult to manage the flow of a conversation or a negotiation.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me rather than not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
28. I can block out everything except the task in front of me.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – I am almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not apply
6 – I am almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
29. Before deciding on a course of action in a situation, it is necessary to understand its meaning and causes.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – More false than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than false
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
30. I have my own ways of working, and I try to improve them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
31. I usually remember names well.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – Somewhat untrue
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
32. I use different strategies depending on the situation.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
33. When learning something new, I sometimes pause and ask myself how well I understand the material.
1 – Not true for me at all
2 – Almost certainly not true for me
3 – More untrue than true for me
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than untrue for me
6 – Almost certainly true for me
7 – Completely true for me
34. Before starting a task, I clearly define its goal.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
35. I can deliberately create the impression I want on another person.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
36. At times, I make impulsive decisions.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
37. I try to fully understand the task before I begin to carry it out.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
38. Knowledge of soft skills is more important than knowledge of hard skills.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost certain this is not true
3 – Rather untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than untrue
6 – Almost certain this is true
7 – Completely true
39. I find it difficult to make decisions; I tend to think for a long time and doubt myself.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost certain this is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost certain this is true
7 – Completely true
40. I use my intellectual strengths to compensate for my weaknesses.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certainly does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certainly applies
7 – Completely applies
41. I usually do not think about the reasons for what happens to me.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies more negatively than positively
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more positively than negatively
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
42. I try to break my work into a number of separate tasks.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Completely applies
43. I sometimes find it difficult to understand other people's feelings, even those of people close to me.
1 – Not at all true of me
2 – Almost sure this is not true of me
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true of me
7 – Completely true of me
44. I would like to learn to think less and act more, without dwelling on each step I take and its consequences.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
45. The most important thing in dealing with any situation is understanding its meaning and content, rather than trying to recall previous experience of how to handle similar situations.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
46. When solving difficult tasks, I prefer to rely on my past experience rather than on general knowledge and prescribed rules.
1 – Completely untrue
2 – Almost sure it is untrue
3 – Somewhat untrue rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than untrue
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
47. I often run into problems because I lack the patience to think through my actions in advance.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply to me
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
48. I organize my time in a way that best helps me achieve my goals.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
49. To remember professionally important material, I use mnemonic techniques (for example, remembering by the first letters, etc.).
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
50. I do not always take into account information about the outcomes of my decisions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain this applies
7 – Completely applies
51. Before I comment on something to another person, I make sure to think about how best to phrase it so as not to offend them.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
52. For success, it is much more important to focus on the task than on people and their opinions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Applies completely
53. I believe that my work requires not only acquiring new information but also trying to analyze it.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
54. As a rule, I understand material better if I apply it in practice.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure it applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
55. I can quickly assess a situation and adjust my plan of action depending on the circumstances.
1 – Does not describe me at all
2 – Almost sure it does not describe me
3 – Describes me more not than yes
4 – Not sure
5 – Describes me more yes than no
6 – Almost sure it describes me
7 – Describes me completely
56. I try to notice and correct my mistakes.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
57. When learning new material, I reread paragraphs that are difficult for me to understand several times.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
58. Before starting to solve a task, I check that I have understood the instructions correctly.
1 – Not true at all for me
2 – Almost completely untrue for me
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost completely true for me
7 – Completely true for me
59. When working on a problem in a group, I prefer to take an active part and contribute my ideas.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
60. For me, the most important thing is to envision the final goal of what I am doing; details are of secondary importance.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Fully applies to me
61. I often try to evaluate my competence and compare it with the competence of others.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Somewhat not true rather than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat true rather than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
62. The best professional is not the one who knows a lot, but the one who can apply knowledge.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – More likely does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More likely applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
63. I feel uncomfortable when I am in a situation where I need to remember a lot of new information.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – I am almost sure it does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – I am almost sure it applies
7 – Fully applies
64. When I am working, I continually monitor my thoughts and carefully control my actions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
65. Before choosing a final solution, I consider several alternative ways of solving the problem.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – More does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – More applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
66. My success comes from always following a plan I have thought through in advance when I take action.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Rather does not apply than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather applies than does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Completely applies
67. I am good at picking up cues in communication that indicate what other people need.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Does not apply to me more than it applies to me
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
68. I prefer to act rather than think about the reasons for my failures.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies less than it does not
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
69. I really enjoy reading new publications in my field and on IT technologies in general.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – Rather not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – Rather true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
70. I often sense what I should do, but I do not know exactly why.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost certain this is not true
3 – More untrue than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost certain this is true
7 – Completely true
71. It takes me too long to learn new material.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
72. I can concentrate despite distractions.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Does not apply more than it applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Applies completely
73. I usually make drawings and diagrams to help me better understand the problem I am working on.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost sure this applies
7 – Fully applies
74. I can usually tell right away how much time I will need to solve a task that comes up.
1 – Not true at all
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true
75. I do not like observing other people's behavior.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure it is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure it is true
7 – Completely true
76. I prefer to act quickly; too much thinking only wastes time.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost sure it does not apply
3 – Somewhat does not apply rather than applies
4 – Not sure
5 – Somewhat applies rather than does not apply
6 – Almost sure it applies
7 – Completely applies
77. I often reflect on past experience, and this helps me in my work.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost certainly does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost certainly applies to me
7 – Completely applies to me
78. Reference books and practical guides are more important for my work than theoretical literature.
1 – Does not apply at all
2 – Almost certain it does not apply
3 – Applies less than it does not apply
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies more than it does not apply
6 – Almost certain it applies
7 – Fully applies
79. I can work for a long time without breaks and without getting distracted.
1 – Does not apply to me at all
2 – Almost sure this does not apply to me
3 – Applies to me less than it does
4 – Not sure
5 – Applies to me more than it does not
6 – Almost sure this applies to me
7 – Applies to me completely
80. I can easily concentrate on my work, even if it does not interest me.
1 – Not at all true
2 – Almost sure this is not true
3 – More not true than true
4 – Not sure
5 – More true than not true
6 – Almost sure this is true
7 – Completely true