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Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test

In about eight minutes, the Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test helps you explore which academic and occupational fields attract you most. Answer 96 questions about activities and subjects to see your interest profile across humanities, sciences, technology, service, business, and more, supporting self-reflection about study and career directions.

Questions: 968 minutes

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How the Scales are Structured

EntrepreneurshipE

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

example score3/12

3/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High 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.

SportsS

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

example score-4/12

-4/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – -5Low interest

-4 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High 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.

Military ServiceMS

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

example score9/12

9/12High interestexample score

-12 – 4Low interest

5 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High 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.

Domestic ServicesDS

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

example score0/12

0/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – -1Low interest

0 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High interest

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

EducationE

Assesses interest in teaching, education, and upbringing activities.

example score-2/12

-2/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – -6Low interest

-5 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High 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.

ArtA

Measures interest in art, creativity, and aesthetic activities.

example score5/12

5/12High interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High 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.

Philology and JournalismPaJ

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

example score-4/12

-4/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – -5Low interest

-4 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High 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.

HistoryH

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

example score4/12

4/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High 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.

Geography and GeologyGaG

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

example score-5/12

-5/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – -6Low interest

-5 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High interest

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

MedicineM

Measures interest in medicine, caregiving, and medical sciences.

example score-5/12

-5/12Low interestexample score

-12 – -5Low interest

-4 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High interest

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

BiologyB

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

example score1/12

1/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High interest

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

ChemistryC

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

example score2/12

2/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High interest

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

TechnologyT

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

example score0/12

0/12Moderateexample score

-12 – -6Low

-5 – 5Moderate

6 – 12High

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

Electronics and Radio EngineeringEaRE

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

example score3/12

3/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 4Moderate interest

5 – 12High 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.

MathematicsM

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

example score6/12

6/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High interest

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

PhysicsP

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

example score3/12

3/12Moderate interestexample score

-12 – 0Low interest

1 – 7Moderate interest

8 – 12High 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.

Benchmarking

See How You Compare

Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Shaded area — where most people score

Dot — the average

You — your score lands on each curve after the test— your score, after the test

EntrepreneurshipE

You?

Average-3

Typical rangeTypical-6.7 – 0.7

Possible-12 – 12

SportsS

You?

Average-2.1

Typical rangeTypical-5.2 – 1

Possible-12 – 12

Military AffairsMA

You?

Average0.9

Typical rangeTypical-2.8 – 4.6

Possible-12 – 12

Household ServicesHS

You?

Average-5.2

Typical rangeTypical-8.7 – -1.6

Possible-12 – 12

PedagogyP

You?

Average5.5

Typical rangeTypical2.2 – 8.8

Possible-12 – 12

ArtA

You?

Average0.1

Typical rangeTypical-4.4 – 4.6

Possible-12 – 12

Philology and JournalismPaJ

You?

Average-3.6

Typical rangeTypical-8 – 0.9

Possible-12 – 12

HistoryH

You?

Average-5.7

Typical rangeTypical-9.6 – -1.9

Possible-12 – 12

Geography and GeologyGaG

You?

Average3

Typical rangeTypical-0.6 – 6.7

Possible-12 – 12

MedicineM

You?

Average-4.4

Typical rangeTypical-8.5 – -0.3

Possible-12 – 12

BiologyB

You?

Average-3.7

Typical rangeTypical-8.1 – 0.7

Possible-12 – 12

ChemistryC

You?

Average-0.2

Typical rangeTypical-4.4 – 4.1

Possible-12 – 12

TechniqueT

You?

Average-2.1

Typical rangeTypical-5.3 – 1

Possible-12 – 12

Electronics, Radio EngineeringERE

You?

Average4.1

Typical rangeTypical1 – 7.2

Possible-12 – 12

MathematicsM

You?

Average4.9

Typical rangeTypical1.9 – 8

Possible-12 – 12

PhysicsP

You?

Average-2.7

Typical rangeTypical-5.7 – 0.2

Possible-12 – 12

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

To identify your primary interests, the following list of questions is provided. Consider each question carefully before responding, and try to answer as accurately as possible.

- Would like it very much, enjoy doing this
- Like it, but not very much
- Unsure
- Would not like to, do not like it
- Would strongly dislike it, do not like it at all
- Would very much like to; like doing this
- Like it, but not very much
- Not sure
- Would not like to; do not like it
- Would very much not like to; do not like it at all
- Would very much like to; enjoy doing this
- Like it, but not very much
- Difficult to say
- Would not like to; do not enjoy it
- Would very much not like to; do not enjoy it at all

These are 3 of the 96 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test - Description and methodology of the test

tendencies

People comparing study choices, subject priorities, or possible career directions can use the Orientational-Diagnostic Interests Questionnaire Test to organize preferences across many fields. As an occupational interests questionnaire, it turns reactions to familiar activities into a profile of stronger and weaker attractions. The result offers a starting point for weighing options alongside experience, abilities, and values.

What This Assessment Explores

Questions cover subjects, tasks, roles, creative activities, and occupations. A career interest test shows clustered or varied preferences.

The items below group preferences into five dimensions; scales run -12-12, and bands follow Low interest/Moderate interest/High interest order (Technology: Low/Moderate/High). Patterns A-G: A -12-0/1-7/8-12; B -12--6/-5-4/5-12; C -12--5/-4-4/5-12; D -12--1/0-4/5-12; E -12-0/1-4/5-12; F -12-4/5-7/8-12; G -12--6/-5-5/6-12.

Humanities and communication covers history, art, language, and text: History A; Art E; Philology and Journalism C.
Earth sciences covers natural processes, organisms, substances, and experiments: Geography and Geology B; Biology A; Chemistry A.
Technical reasoning covers logic, phenomena, machinery, circuits, and invention: Mathematics A; Physics A; Technology G; Electronics and Radio Engineering E.
Care and service covers caregiving, teaching, child development, and service: Medicine C; Education B; Domestic Services D.
Action and enterprise covers sport, independent business, and military themes: Sports C; Entrepreneurship A; Military Service F.

Methodology and Scientific Basis

Each item uses five response choices, moving from strong enjoyment through mild liking and uncertainty to dislike. Activities include reading, discussing, organizing, experimenting, helping, repairing, competing, and supervising, so the profile compares attraction to subject matter with attraction to kinds of activity. Answers become domain scores from -12 to 12, then appear in displayed low, moderate, or high bands. These are the questionnaire’s categories, not population norms or clinical cutoffs.

The online questionnaire is conceptually consistent with ODAI (Golomshtok & Meshkovskaya, 2003) but is not presented as an adaptation of that published instrument. It also fits Golomshtok’s vocational-guidance tradition and Holland’s vocational-personality and work-environment model. Bagova et al. (2019) provides related school self-determination context, not validation of this version. As a career choice assessment, the profile suggests themes for exploration; mood, socially desirable answers, limited self-knowledge, and unfamiliarity with an activity can influence self-report. Compare it with experience and developing skills rather than treating one occupational preference as a final decision.

Author: John L. Holland

Literature:

Rybalko, V. (Comp.), Maksymenko, S., & Hlavnyk, O. (Eds.). (2003). Orientational Diagnostic Questionnaire of Interests (ODANI) by A. E. Golomshtok and O. I. Meshkovskaya. In Student’s Readiness for Profile Education (pp. 73-80). Kyiv: Mikros-SVS.
Golomshtok, A. E. (Ed.). (1968). Professional Guidance Work in School. Kaluga: Prioksky Book Publishing House, 118 pp.
Holland, John L. (1985). Making Vocational Choices: A Theory of Vocational Personalities and Work Environments (2nd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Bagova, R., Baysieva, L., Mikhaylenko, O., & Nogerova, M. (2019). Features of Professional Self-Determination of Modern Schoolchildren in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic. In Social and Cultural Transformations in the Context of Modern Globalism, Vol. 58, European Proceedings of Social and Behavioural Sciences (pp. 150-156). Future Academy. 10.15405/epsbs.2019.03.02.18

Updated: 2025-10-02