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Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire

Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test

Discover what truly captures your attention in about 8 minutes. With 96 items across 16 domains, it clarifies motivations and supports career guidance, counseling, and fit decisions.

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October 2, 2025

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How the Scales are Structured

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4/12

History (H)

Measures interest in history, historical events, and analyzing the past as a marker of humanities-oriented preferences.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 4 suggests a moderate interest in history, with some engagement in past events and analysis without it being a dominant preference.

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-5/12

Geography and Geology (GaG)

Measures interest in geography, geology, and Earth science topics such as natural phenomena and Earth processes.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -6: Low interest | -5 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of -5 falls in the Moderate interest range, suggesting occasional curiosity about geography and geology rather than a strong, sustained focus.

example score

-5/12

Medicine (M)

Measures interest in medicine, caregiving, and medical sciences.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -5: Low interest | -4 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of -5 suggests a relatively low interest in medical and caregiving-related activities compared with other domains.

example score

3/12

Entrepreneurship (E)

Measures interest in entrepreneurial activities, business initiatives, and running one's own venture.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 3 indicates a moderate interest in entrepreneurship, suggesting occasional motivation toward business initiatives without a strong, consistent drive to start or run a venture.

example score

-4/12

Sports (S)

Measures interest in sports, physical activity, and striving for athletic achievements.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -5: Low interest | -4 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of -4 suggests a moderate level of interest in sports and physical activity, with some openness but not a strong focus on athletic pursuits.

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9/12

Military Service (MS)

Measures interest in military affairs, service, and military-related professions.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 4: Low interest | 5 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 9 falls in the High interest range, suggesting a strong preference for military-related topics and roles compared with other areas.

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0/12

Domestic Services (DS)

Measures interest in household services and customer-facing work in everyday service situations.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -1: Low interest | 0 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of 0 suggests a moderate, situational interest in household services and customer service work rather than a strong preference.

example score

-2/12

Education (E)

Assesses interest in teaching, education, and upbringing activities.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -6: Low interest | -5 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of -2 falls in the Moderate interest range, suggesting some openness to educational or teaching-related activities without a strong preference for them.

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5/12

Art (A)

Measures interest in art, creativity, and aesthetic activities.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of 5 indicates a high level of interest in artistic and creative pursuits, suggesting you may feel drawn to aesthetic activities and potentially art-related roles.

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-4/12

Philology and Journalism (PaJ)

Assesses interest in languages, literature, journalism, and text-based work.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – -5: Low interest | -4 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of -4 falls in the Moderate interest range, suggesting some openness to language and text-related activities but they are not a dominant preference.

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1/12

Biology (B)

Measures interest in biology, living organisms, and natural processes.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 1 suggests a moderate, situational interest in biological topics rather than a strongly pronounced preference.

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2/12

Chemistry (C)

Measures interest in chemistry, experimentation, and studying the properties and interactions of substances.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 2 suggests a moderate interest in chemistry, with some curiosity about chemical topics but not a strong focus on them.

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0/12

Technology (T)

Measures interest in technical sciences, mechanisms, and engineering-related activities.

Low

Moderate

High

-12 – -6: Low | -5 – 5: Moderate | 6 – 12: High

A score of 0 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced or situational interest in technical and engineering topics without a pronounced focus.

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3/12

Electronics and Radio Engineering (EaRE)

Measures interest in electronics and radio engineering, including working with devices, circuits, and technical equipment.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 4: Moderate interest | 5 – 12: High interest

A score of 3 indicates a moderate level of interest in electronics and radio engineering, suggesting occasional engagement with technical devices and circuitry without a strong, sustained focus.

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6/12

Mathematics (M)

Measures interest in mathematics, including logical problem-solving and comfort with abstract concepts.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 6 suggests a moderate interest in mathematics, with a generally positive attitude toward mathematical reasoning and problem-solving.

example score

3/12

Physics (P)

Measures interest in physics as a field of study, including curiosity about physical phenomena, experiments, and theory.

Low interest

Moderate interest

High interest

-12 – 0: Low interest | 1 – 7: Moderate interest | 8 – 12: High interest

A score of 3 indicates moderate interest in physics, suggesting occasional curiosity that may emerge in specific topics or contexts rather than being a central focus.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Career-planning students

41%OF USERS

High school and university students take it to see which study paths and future professions match their strongest interests.

Job changers and explorers

34%OF USERS

Adults in a transition use it to clarify what genuinely motivates them before choosing a new role, course, or direction.

Counselors and HR trainers

25%OF USERS

Specialists administer it in individual or group settings to quickly map interest profiles for guidance, development, or assessment.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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History (H)

Average

-5.7

Normal range

-9.6 — -1.9

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Geography and Geology (GaG)

Average

Normal range

-0.6 — 6.7

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-12

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Medicine (M)

Average

-4.4

Normal range

-8.5 — -0.3

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-12

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Entrepreneurship (E)

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-3

Normal range

-6.7 — 0.7

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-12

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Sports (S)

Average

-2.1

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-5.2 — 1

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Military Affairs (MA)

Average

0.9

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-2.8 — 4.6

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-12

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Household Services (HS)

Average

-5.2

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-8.7 — -1.6

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Pedagogy (P)

Average

5.5

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2.2 — 8.8

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Art (A)

Average

0.1

Normal range

-4.4 — 4.6

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-12

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Majority

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Philology and Journalism (PaJ)

Average

-3.6

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-8 — 0.9

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-12

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Biology (B)

Average

-3.7

Normal range

-8.1 — 0.7

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-12

max.

Majority

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Chemistry (C)

Average

-0.2

Normal range

-4.4 — 4.1

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Technique (T)

Average

-2.1

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-5.3 — 1

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Electronics, Radio Engineering (ERE)

Average

4.1

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1 — 7.2

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-12

max.

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Mathematics (M)

Average

4.9

Normal range

1.9 — 8

min.

-12

max.

Majority

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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.

Physics (P)

Average

-2.7

Normal range

-5.7 — 0.2

min.

-12

max.

Majority

This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures self-reported interest levels across 16 life and work domains. Results summarize relative preference patterns rather than skill or performance.

How long does it take, and how many items are included?

Completion time is typically about 8 minutes. The questionnaire includes 96 items.

How are responses recorded?

Each item is rated using the provided response scale to indicate degree of interest. Items should be answered based on typical preference, not current mood.

How should the results be interpreted?

Scores indicate stronger and weaker interest areas and their overall structure. Results are intended to support career guidance, counseling, or assessment when considered with other information.

Is there a correct way to respond?

There are no right or wrong answers. Responses should be consistent and based on usual interests rather than perceived expectations.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Tentative Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire, TDIQ Test

Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test - Symptoms and Signs

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This measure is designed to provide a brief snapshot of an individual’s interest profile across a range of life and career domains. The Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire is commonly used in career counseling and vocational guidance to help organize stated preferences into interpretable areas (John L. Holland). It consists of 96 items and typically takes about 8 minutes to complete.

Responses are used to describe relative levels of interest across multiple broad domains (e.g., scientific/technical, creative, social, athletic, and entrepreneurial activities). Results from the Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire are typically interpreted as descriptive indicators of motivational preferences and are best integrated with clinical interview data and other relevant assessment information.

Author: John L. Holland

Literature: Holland, J. L. Making vocational choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments. Prentice-Hall. 1985.

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