Sample Items from the Performance Assessment

Instructions: Listed below are statements you might use to describe your behaviors, feelings, and other characteristics.

  • Read each statement and indicate how well it describes you by filling in the appropriate oval preceding each statement. Use the scale below to select your answer.
  • Read each statement carefully, but do not spend too much time deciding on any one answer.
  • Although some statements may seem similar, answer each without considering your other answers.

SD – Strongly Disagree
MD – Moderately Disagree
SLD – Slightly Disagree
SLA – Slightly Agree
MA – Moderately Agree
SA – Strongly Agree


SD MD SLD SLA MA SA  
I sometimes resent my coworkers and/or my supervisor.
I tend to wait until the last minute to complete my work.
It's important to me to always be right.
Most job-related accidents just can't be prevented.
People sometimes tell me I have my "head in the clouds."
I have difficulty reading people.
I rebel against my boss by putting off assignments.
I tend to be pushy in convincing others of my point of view.
If I found a credit card at work, I would keep it.