DISC Certification – eDISC Book Quiz – Answer Key
Correct answers are in red
1.Which statement is a key principle in building and maintaining thepositive relationships? (Answer is on page 5)
a.Treat people better than they treat you.
b.Create win/win situations unintentionally.
c.Treat others the way they want to be treated.
d.Treat others the way you want to be treated.
2.Which behavioral style likes to be in charge? (Page 18)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
3.Which of the following desribes the ‘S’ Style? (Page 23 & 24)
a.Fears falling into a routine.
b.Tends to get over-involved and impatient.
c.Secretly admires pushy, aggressive behavior.
d.Aims for long-standing close one-on-one personal relationships.
4.Which of the following desribes the ‘I’ Style? (Page 19)
a.Bottom line oriented.
b.Motivated by measureable results.
c.Outwardly energetic or fast-paced.
d.One who prefers directive management.
5.Words like “precise,” “logical,” and “contemplative” represent which behavioral style? (Page 32 & 34)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
6.A boss who smiles while they direct you where to sit and then starts off withbusiness objectives is most likely which style? (Page 57)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
7.Picture an employee arriving early and during the meeting typically onlycontributes if asked. And if they are not 100% confident in their facts, they willnot commit to a decision. Which style would be the most likely match? (Pages72 – 74)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
8.In this scenario you have a peer who stops hesitantly at your door and softlyasks, “Excuse me, is this where the meeting will take place?” Upon hearing a“Yes,” breathes a sigh of relief, walks in and offers to help you with any lastminute tasks. Which style is most likely the best match? (Pages 70 to 71)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
9.Imagine an employee appears in your office, telling you all about the greatproject they finished and adds, “… and I haven’t even told you yet about thefabulous trip I had last week.” Which style does this describe? (Pages 22- 23)
a.‘S’ Style.
b.‘C’ Style.
c.‘D’ Style.
d.‘I’ Style.
10.Which styles are task oriented? (Page 38)
a.Dominant & Interacting (Influencing)
b.Interacting (Influencing) & Steady
c.Steady & Cautious (Conscientious)
d.Cautious (Conscientious) & Dominant
11.If you observe others focusing on feelings or how a situation might affect others,we would say their priority is more “people oriented” than “task oriented.” Whichstyle would be the more “people – oriented”? (Page 38)
a.Dominant & Interacting (Influencing)
b.Steady & Interacting (Influencing)
c.Steady & Cautious (Conscientious)
d.Dominant & Steady
12.Think of someone you know that has a high D style. You’ll find you will have thegreatest communication success with them if you which of the following? (Page 95)
a.Show your energy and liveliness & making sure fun exists.
b.Treat them with warmth & sincerity
c.Get to the point & don’t try & bluff d.Give them all the well-thought, accurate documentation you have
13.In a meeting with an I it will be beneficial if you do which of the following? (Page 115)
a.Review step by step the whole process
b.Allow time for them to bounce ideas off of you
c.Carefully explain the logical check and balance procedures needed
d.Get right down to business.
14.Select which behaviors will help you increase your effectiveness with an S. (Page 128)
a.Make strong demands and ask for immediate commitments
b.Provide them with known & proven practices
c.Drop by their work area any time you need to talk
d.Show how your data is always right
15.Select which behaviors will help you increase your effectiveness with a C. (Page 137)
a.Realize they are more interested in quantity than quality
b.Be sure to ask them about their family and friends
c.Provide logical, detailed explanations with proven results
d.Tell them not to worry about checking or rechecking their work