The below leads to a site that has a free personality test that is actually a smaller version that many employers, etc use when assessing someone and gives us a chance to assess our own personalities.

Just click on the top free 'start now' ...... and although the next page asks for one's 'Zip Code', I simply add 13812 and it works great. Takes a few minutes to complete but quite interesting. Especially if you are deadly honest with each answer - grin.

http://www.personaldna.com/tests.php

My results showed 'Benevolent Inventor'.

Enjoyed the test , althoughI wonder why some questions are repeated. My results.........

You are a Genuine Leader.

http://www.personaldna.com/report.php?k=jd...;u=0b916dd01c28

Glad to see you noticed the repetition of many question, some worded a different way. The basis of this is because apparently some feel the need to 'cheat' with answers (not always deliberately) and unless one has a great memory, this method helps.

A Benevelent Leader is pretty good!!

You are an Analyst

Your attention to detail, confidence, sense of order, and focus on functionality combine to make you an ANALYST.

You are very curious about how things work, delving into the mechanics behind things.

Along those lines, how well something works is usually more important to you than what it looks like.

You find beauty and wonder mainly in concrete, functional, earthly things.

You are very aware of your own abilities, and you believe that you will find the best way of doing things.

Accordingly, problems do not intimidate you, as you believe in yourself.

You trust yourself to find solutions within the boundaries of your knowledge.

You don't spend a lot of time imagining how things could be different—you're well-grounded in the here-and-now.

It is important for you to follow a routine, and you prefer the familiar to the unknown.

You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.

You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings.

You much prefer to have time to plan for things, feeling better with a schedule than with keeping plans up in the air until the last minute. Your decisions are well thought out, and you're not the least bit impulsive.

You are a Realist
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Your attention to detail, appreciation of how things function, and awareness of the world around you make you a REALIST.
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Routines are reassuring to you—you feel safer and more at ease when sticking with familiar things.
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You like to stay close with those around you, seeking comfort from familiar faces.
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You are interested in processes—how things work, what they do, and why—not just how things look.
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Sometimes you doubt that you can find solutions to problems, although you have a good sense of why things happen, and can use that knowledge to find the best way to do something.
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You are down to earth, concerned more with practical, detail-oriented things than with dreamy or ambiguous ideas.
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You have a good sense of your abilities and weaknesses, and don't let your ego get in your way.
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You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people's notions of style.
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Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.


Some of its true.

I'm a Benevolent inventor, too, Mara

CGM has mentioned that "some" of the results shown are true in his case - so I'm curious ...

Does everyone feel that their results were pretty accurate or ?

In my case ... one suggestion in my results was, "Try applying your creativity to more artistic arenas, and letting your imagination take less practical forms" ... hmmm, thought I did that already but after being truly honest with myself - drat!

As for the other stuff, well to be honest one doesn't get to be this old without figuring out who one 'really' is - huge laugh - but I still found the self-assessment fun.

It told me the same thing, Mara, but I as well apply myself to very artistic arenas (performing arts, not visual arts, but i think it meants all arts...).

Regards,
TheYoda

You are an Analyst
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Your attention to detail, confidence, sense of order, and focus on functionality combine to make you an ANALYST.
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You are very curious about how things work, delving into the mechanics behind things.
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Along those lines, how well something works is usually more important to you than what it looks like.
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You find beauty and wonder mainly in concrete, functional, earthly things.
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You are very aware of your own abilities, and you believe that you will find the best way of doing things.
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Accordingly, problems do not intimidate you, as you believe in yourself.
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You trust yourself to find solutions within the boundaries of your knowledge.
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You don't spend a lot of time imagining how things could be different—you're well-grounded in the here-and-now.
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It is important for you to follow a routine, and you prefer the familiar to the unknown.
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You are balanced in your approach to problem-solving, not letting your emotions hold you up.
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You prefer to have time to plan for things, feeling better with a schedule than with keeping plans up in the air until the last minute.
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You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people's notions of style.
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Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.
If you want to be different:
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Try to embrace the imaginative, creative part of your personality more often.
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Try moving beyond the things that you find comfortable—open yourself up to a broader range of experiences.
how you relate to others
You are Cautious
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Being independent, practical, and somewhat guarded with others makes you CAUTIOUS.
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You tend to keep to yourself, wary of trusting others with personal information.
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The values that you hold are central to your identity—you are a very principled person.
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You have respect for the natural order of things, and a good sense of right and wrong.
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Investigating the world through observation, as opposed to interaction, is preferable to you.
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You have an appreciation for those who have attained a certain level of accomplishment, particularly the rare few who have succeeded honestly.
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You are efficient—when you work with others, you get down to business, and fulfill your obligations.
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You sometimes wish that others would be more like you—less hindered by their emotions, more respectful, and more private.
If you want to be different:
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Finding a few close others whom you can trust will allow you to express yourself more openly, and possibly to learn more about yourself.





I found the test to be quite fun. And I liked how many of the questions worked. And most of this is actually true about me.

Z is a benevolent idealist.

"Animated Inventor"

"You're not afraid to let your emotions guide you, and you're generally considerate of others' feelings as well."

The first part of this statement I'm somewhat ambiguous about. I would say it's true that I don't fear my decisions being influenced by emotion, but at the same time it's something I try to avoid. Emotion-driven decisions, I've found, are generally not the best ones, at least for me. Cops, courts, jail - things I find it's in my best interest to try and avoid.

I guess I am a Visionary? Who knew? lol

Maybe at this point in my life that is true.

I am an generous thinker.

My PersonalDNA Report


Concerned Leader

" You are a Considerate Idealist."

And now we know who/what we are like - huge smile! Some tests are good, some not so good, but nearly all teach us a wee something about ourselves.

Actually I have fun doing some of these 'self-awareness/personality' tests and the reality is many, many employers use something similar when deciding whether or not to hire someone.

http://www.personaldna.com/report.php?k=jI...S-MH-ADABA-b230


"Faithful Analyst"

Generous realist.

You are down to earth, concerned more with practical, detail-oriented things than with dreamy or ambiguous ideas.

Well I don't know if I agree... Of course dreamy/ambiguous ideas interest me but I'm not going to go and try to make them come true.

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Your attention to detail, appreciation of how things function, and awareness of the world around you make you a REALIST.
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Routines are reassuring to you—you feel safer and more at ease when sticking with familiar things.
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You like to stay close with those around you, seeking comfort from familiar faces.
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You are interested in processes—how things work, what they do, and why—not just how things look.
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Sometimes you doubt that you can find solutions to problems, although you have a good sense of why things happen, and can use that knowledge to find the best way to do something.
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You have a good sense of your abilities and weaknesses, and don't let your ego get in your way.
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You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.
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You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people's notions of style.
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Your awareness of those around you, along with your nuanced perceptions of the world at large, makes you the GENEROUS person that you are.
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You value time to yourself and understand how rich your private world can be—you know that you don't have to go wild to have a good time.
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You are excited and energized by ideas and often enjoy things more through observation than through experience.
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This tendency gives you an appreciation for different perspectives and opinions about the world.
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Being as aware of others as you are doesn't mean you find it easy to trust them immediately—this is something that happens more slowly for you.
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Despite this, you are aware of the complexities of many situations and are reluctant to pass judgments on others.
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Although you have fewer friendships than some people, those that you have are meaningful and are important to you.
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You value spending time alone—it is while reflecting on the world around you that you often learn something new about yourself or begin to understand something that's been bothering you.

Most of this is true though

I took the test, but I flunked it. LOL

You are a Genuine Builder.

Well against my better judgement here it is---I'm a (ready for this?) Generous Builder !! Anyone need a new shed built??

I'm a "Concerned Experiencer" http://personaldna.com/report.php?k=PtHnGA...X-CF-AEACB-d2d2

Pretty interesting.

I am a considerate Idealist.


http://www.personaldna.com/report.php?k=mC...U-EG-CDACA-40b1

http://www.personaldna.com/report.php?k=FW...-8280">


I thought this test would be quite hard for me..on the inside Im a hippy..on the outside I want stuff!! Having said that, I think its pretty accurate.

Im an Encouraging Artist....(oi..dont put that paint brush there..tut!)

I always have fun with tests like this and enjoy reading what the results for others show. Come to think about it, when I hit around 40 think I would have assessed myself with the same conclusion I got from taking this particular tests - yup, getting older can be a good thing!

That was fun and interesting.

<H2 class=youareh id=report>You are a Leader </H2>Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.

<LI>You're in touch with what is going on around you and adept at remaining down-to-earth and logical.

<LI>Although you're detail-oriented, this doesn't mean that you lose the big picture.

<LI>You tend to find beauty in form and efficiency, as opposed to finding it in broad-based, abstract concepts.

<LI>Never one to pass on an adventure, you're consistently seeking and finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings.

<LI>Because of this eagerness to pursue new experiences, you've learned a lot; your attention to detail means that you gain a great deal from your adventures.

<LI>The intellectual curiosity that drives you leads you to seek out causes of and reasons behind things.

<LI>Your confidence gives you the potential to take your general awareness and channel it into leadership.

<LI>You're not set on one way of doing things, and you often have the skills and persistence to find innovative ways of facing challenges.

<LI>You are well-attuned to your talents, and can deal with most problems that you face.

<LI>You're not one to force your positions on a group, and you tend to be fair in evaluating different options.

<LI>You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings.

<LI>You do your own thing when it comes to clothing, guided more by practical concerns than by other people's notions of style.

<LI>Generally, you believe that you control your life, and that external forces only play a limited role in determining what happens to you.


[b]If you want to be different:
<LI>There's more to life than the practical - take some time to daydream and explore the aesthetic sides of things.

<H2 class=reportsection>how you relate to others</H2><H2 class=youareh id=report>You are Encouraging </H2><LI>Your outgoing nature, understanding of others, and directness make you ENCOURAGING.

<LI>You want others to do well for themselves, and you generally believe in their abilities.

<LI>You often know what's good for people because of your caring nature and your worldview.

<LI>When you care about someone, you don't keep it to yourself: you are good at letting people know that you're thinking of them.

<LI>Because you trust people, you take violations of that trust very seriously.

<LI>You thrive in social situations, and even though you know who you like and who you don't like, you can interact well with many different types of people.

<LI>You have a healthy respect for people who have earned what they have, and you strive to be similar to successful others.

<LI>You are a loyal friend and a good listener.


If you want to be different:
<LI>Sometimes, in the course of being encouraging, you can be a bit judgmental—this can make it more difficult for others to follow your advice.

<LI>While you are an expert at getting the most out of the world and taking advantage of many experiences, you might gain some insight by taking the time to be alone, reflect on things, or just observe the goings-on in the world.

[/b]

A concerned architect!!!!

Who on earth writes these ridiculous programmes! Why could it not come up with something like; Remarkable Genius.

Much more satisfactory

'You are an encouraging leader'

You are a Leader

• Your solid grounding in the practicalities of life, along with your self-assuredness and your willingness to appreciate new things make you a LEADER.
• You're in touch with what is going on around you and adept at remaining down-to-earth and logical.
• Although you're detail-oriented, this doesn't mean that you lose the big picture.
• You tend to find beauty in form and efficiency, as opposed to finding it in broad-based, abstract concepts.
• Never one to pass on an adventure, you're consistently seeking and finding new things, even in your immediate surroundings.
• Because of this eagerness to pursue new experiences, you've learned a lot; your attention to detail means that you gain a great deal from your adventures.
• The intellectual curiosity that drives you leads you to seek out causes of and reasons behind things.
• Your confidence gives you the potential to take your general awareness and channel it into leadership.
• You're not set on one way of doing things, and you often have the skills and persistence to find innovative ways of facing challenges.
• You are well-attuned to your talents, and can deal with most problems that you face.
• You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings.
• You tend to do things on the spur of the moment, not sticking to a set schedule.
• You have a strong sense of style and value your personal presentation - friends may even seek your style advice from time to time.
• The control you feel over your life is empowering to you-- you believe in your abilities and acknowledge your shortcomings. Explanations of the world that focus on destiny or fate don't really interest you. You take responsibility for what goes wrong in your life, and also for what goes well.

You are Encouraging

• Your outgoing nature, understanding of others, and directness make you ENCOURAGING.
• You want others to do well for themselves, and you generally believe in their abilities.
• You often know what's good for people because of your caring nature and your worldview.
• When you care about someone, you don't keep it to yourself: you are good at letting people know that you're thinking of them.
• Because you trust people, you take violations of that trust very seriously.
• You thrive in social situations, and even though you know who you like and who you don't like, you can interact well with many different types of people.
• You have a healthy respect for people who have earned what they have, and you strive to be similar to successful others.
• You are a loyal friend and a good listener.

It reckons I am an 'Animated Inventor' is it saying i'm a cartoon character who invents things???? surely not me??...

Benelovent Analyst with a "slightly low attention to style". lol
Thanks for the test!

Gee, does that mean you occassionally wander out with mis-matched socks, jhsmurray?

Considerate Thinker.

I wonder about the accuracy of this test. I answered as truthfully as I could. I Doubt people would if it was part of a job interview though.