A Sample Briggs Myers or MBTI Test

Have you heard of, or taken the Briggs Myers or MBTI test? This morning, I came across a post on Twitter (X) where the person kept calibrating his answer based on the type of comments/hints someone else was giving. It was likely a spoof of a girl and a guy chatting—a “pre-screened/pre-courtship” chat. Long story short, I thought this was an interesting use case for the Briggs Myers test. Below are some sample questions about this test, generated courtesy of PerplexityAI (referral link).

My specific prompt was:

“What is the typical number of questions in a Myers Briggs personality test? Can you design a test based on Myers Briggs, keeping Indian context in mind (employer is from India, names of persons/places/situations are India context related).”

I have two versions of the test in this rather long post: A shorter test with 10 questions, and a longer one with more than 110 questions. In the shorter version, let us assume that the test taker is looking to re-enter the workforce after a long break (more than 8 years).

MBTI-Inspired Questionnaire for Workforce Re-entry

1. When facing a challenging situation, do you prefer to:

• A) Discuss it with friends or colleagues to get their perspective.
• B) Think it through by yourself before taking action.

2. In social gatherings, do you tend to:

• A) Engage with many people and enjoy meeting new faces.
• B) Prefer to have deeper conversations with a few close friends.

3. When making decisions, do you rely more on:

• A) Concrete facts and data to guide your choices.
• B) Your intuition and gut feelings about the situation.

4. If you were to plan a project, would you rather:

• A) Create a detailed plan and stick to it.
• B) Leave room for flexibility and adapt as you go.

5. When learning something new, do you prefer:

• A) Hands-on experience and practical tasks.
• B) Theoretical understanding and exploring concepts.

6. In your previous job, did you enjoy:

• A) Working in a team and collaborating with others.
• B) Working independently and managing your own tasks.

7. When faced with a conflict, do you tend to:

• A) Focus on the logical aspects and aim for a fair solution.
• B) Consider the feelings of everyone involved and seek harmony.

8. Would you describe yourself as someone who:

• A) Prefers a structured environment with clear guidelines.
• B) Enjoys a more spontaneous and open-ended approach.

9. When it comes to following news and trends, do you:

• A) Prefer to stay updated with the latest happenings and innovations.
• B) Focus more on the context and implications of those trends.

10. In your downtime, do you like to:

• A) Spend time with others, perhaps at social events or gatherings.
• B) Engage in solitary activities like reading or pursuing hobbies.

Scoring the Test:

• For each “A” answer, score 1 point for Extraversion (E), Sensing (S), Thinking (T), and Judging (J).
• For each “B” answer, score 1 point for Introversion (I), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), and Perceiving (P).

Interpretation:

• E vs. I: If you have more A answers, you lean towards Extraversion; more B answers indicate Introversion.
• S vs. N: The same logic applies here for Sensing and Intuition.
• T vs. F: More A answers point to Thinking, while more B answers lean towards Feeling.
• J vs. P: A preference for Judging comes from more A answers, while Perceiving aligns with more B answers.

Below is a Myers-Briggs inspired test, designed in four parts, each with up to 33 questions: Extraversion/Introversion, Sensing/Intuition, Thinking/Feeling, and Judging/Perceiving.

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Part 1: Extraversion/Introversion

1. In a family gathering in Bengaluru, do you:
   • A) Engage with everyone and share stories.
   • B) Prefer to have a quiet conversation with a few relatives.
2. When attending a wedding in Jaipur, do you:
   • A) Dance and participate in all the events.
   • B) Enjoy observing the festivities from a distance.
3. During a team meeting at work, do you:
   • A) Share your ideas openly with everyone.
   • B) Prefer to listen and speak when asked.
4. At a friend’s birthday party in Mumbai, do you:
   • A) Mingle with new people and make friends.
   • B) Stick with your close group of friends.
5. When traveling by train, do you:
   • A) Start conversations with fellow passengers.
   • B) Enjoy reading a book or listening to music alone.
6. In a busy market in Delhi, do you:
   • A) Feel energized by the hustle and bustle.
   • B) Feel overwhelmed and prefer quieter places.
7. When working on a group project, do you:
   • A) Take the lead and coordinate tasks.
   • B) Focus on your part and contribute when needed.
8. At a cultural festival in Chennai, do you:
   • A) Participate in activities and events.
   • B) Observe and appreciate the performances.
9. During a family vacation, do you:
   • A) Plan group activities and outings.
   • B) Enjoy some alone time to relax.
10. In a crowded place like a shopping mall, do you:
    • A) Feel excited and energized.
    • B) Prefer to visit during quieter hours.
11. When attending a seminar, do you:
    • A) Actively engage in discussions.
    • B) Listen attentively and take notes.
12. At a cricket match, do you:
    • A) Cheer loudly and enjoy the crowd.
    • B) Watch the game quietly, focusing on the details.
13. In a classroom setting, do you:
    • A) Volunteer to answer questions.
    • B) Reflect on the information before speaking.
14. When hosting a dinner party, do you:
    • A) Enjoy being the center of attention.
    • B) Prefer intimate gatherings with close friends.
15. During a festival like Holi, do you:
    • A) Join in the celebrations with enthusiasm.
    • B) Enjoy watching others celebrate.
16. In a networking event, do you:
    • A) Approach new people and introduce yourself.
    • B) Wait for others to approach you.
17. At a movie theater, do you:
    • A) Enjoy discussing the movie with others afterward.
    • B) Reflect on the movie quietly.
18. When participating in a workshop, do you:
    • A) Engage actively and share your thoughts.
    • B) Observe and learn from others.
19. In a busy street in Kolkata, do you:
    • A) Feel invigorated by the activity around you.
    • B) Prefer quieter streets and alleys.
20. During a family function, do you:
    • A) Interact with everyone and catch up.
    • B) Spend time with a few close family members.
21. When attending a concert, do you:
    • A) Sing along and enjoy the crowd.
    • B) Listen and appreciate the music quietly.
22. In a workplace environment, do you:
    • A) Enjoy collaborating with colleagues.
    • B) Prefer working independently.
23. At a book club meeting, do you:
    • A) Share your opinions openly.
    • B) Listen to others’ perspectives first.
24. During a festival like Durga Puja, do you:
    • A) Participate in all the rituals and events.
    • B) Observe and enjoy the cultural aspects.
25. In a bustling city like Hyderabad, do you:
    • A) Thrive in the lively atmosphere.
    • B) Seek out peaceful spots to relax.
26. When attending a family reunion, do you:
    • A) Catch up with everyone and share stories.
    • B) Spend time with a select few.
27. At a workplace seminar, do you:
    • A) Ask questions and engage with the speaker.
    • B) Take notes and reflect on the information.
28. During a community event, do you:
    • A) Volunteer to help and participate.
    • B) Support from the sidelines.
29. In a social gathering, do you:
    • A) Enjoy meeting new people.
    • B) Prefer familiar faces.
30. When attending a workshop, do you:
    • A) Participate actively in discussions.
    • B) Listen and take notes quietly.
31. At a family dinner, do you:
    • A) Lead conversations and share stories.
    • B) Listen and enjoy the company.
32. During a holiday celebration, do you:
    • A) Organize group activities.
    • B) Enjoy some quiet time.
33. In a busy office environment, do you:
    • A) Thrive on collaboration and teamwork.
    • B) Prefer focused, independent work.

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Part 2: Sensing/Intuition

1. When planning a trip to Kerala, do you:
   • A) Focus on the itinerary and details.
   • B) Imagine the experiences you’ll have.
2. In a work project, do you:
   • A) Break it down into specific tasks.
   • B) Think about the overall vision and goals.
3. When cooking a new recipe, do you:
   • A) Follow the instructions precisely.
   • B) Experiment with ingredients and flavors.
4. During a brainstorming session, do you:
   • A) Focus on practical solutions.
   • B) Explore creative and innovative ideas.
5. When buying a new car, do you:
   • A) Consider the specifications and features.
   • B) Envision how it fits into your lifestyle.
6. In a meeting, do you:
   • A) Stick to the agenda and details.
   • B) Think about the big picture and future implications.
7. When reading a book, do you:
   • A) Pay attention to the facts and details.
   • B) Focus on the themes and underlying messages.
8. During a presentation, do you:
   • A) Present data and evidence.
   • B) Share insights and ideas.
9. When decorating your home, do you:
   • A) Choose items that are functional and practical.
   • B) Select items that inspire and reflect your personality.
10. In a conversation, do you:
    • A) Focus on the facts and specifics.
    • B) Explore possibilities and ideas.
11. When solving a problem, do you:
    • A) Use tried-and-true methods.
    • B) Think outside the box.
12. During a vacation, do you:
    • A) Plan every detail in advance.
    • B) Go with the flow and explore spontaneously.
13. When learning a new skill, do you:
    • A) Follow step-by-step instructions.
    • B) Experiment and learn through trial and error.
14. In a discussion, do you:
    • A) Stick to the facts and evidence.
    • B) Explore different perspectives and ideas.
15. When shopping for clothes, do you:
    • A) Focus on quality and durability.
    • B) Choose styles that express your personality.
16. During a team project, do you:
    • A) Focus on the details and execution.
    • B) Think about the overall impact and outcomes.
17. When writing a report, do you:
    • A) Include detailed data and analysis.
    • B) Highlight key insights and conclusions.
18. In a creative project, do you:
    • A) Follow a structured plan.
    • B) Allow for flexibility and innovation.
19. When making a decision, do you:
    • A) Consider all the facts and details.
    • B) Trust your intuition and instincts.
20. During a workshop, do you:
    • A) Focus on the practical applications.
    • B) Explore new concepts and ideas.
21. When planning an event, do you:
    • A) Pay attention to every detail.
    • B) Focus on creating a memorable experience.
22. In a negotiation, do you:
    • A) Stick to the facts and figures.
    • B) Consider the broader implications.
23. When designing a project, do you:
    • A) Follow a detailed plan.
    • B) Allow for creativity and innovation.
24. During a discussion, do you:
    • A) Focus on the specifics and evidence.
    • B) Explore different possibilities and ideas.
25. When choosing a career, do you:
    • A) Consider the practical aspects and stability.
    • B) Follow your passion and interests.
26. In a group setting, do you:
    • A) Focus on the tasks and details.
    • B) Think about the overall goals and vision.
27. When planning a project, do you:
    • A) Create a detailed timeline.
    • B) Think about the end result and impact.
28. During a meeting, do you:
    • A) Stick to the agenda and details.
    • B) Explore new ideas and possibilities.
29. When making a purchase, do you:
    • A) Consider the features and specifications.
    • B) Envision how it fits into your life.
30. In a creative endeavor, do you:
    • A) Follow a structured approach.
    • B) Allow for spontaneity and innovation.
31. When learning something new, do you:
    • A) Follow a step-by-step guide.
    • B) Experiment and explore.
32. During a project, do you:
    • A) Focus on the details and execution.
    • B) Think about the overall impact and outcomes.
33. When making a decision, do you:
    • A) Consider all the facts and details.
    • B) Trust your intuition and instincts.

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Part 3: Thinking/Feeling and Judging/Perceiving

Thinking/Feeling

1. When resolving a conflict, do you:
   • A) Analyze the situation logically.
   • B) Consider the feelings of everyone involved.
2. In a team decision, do you:
   • A) Focus on the most efficient solution.
   • B) Consider how it affects team morale.
3. When giving feedback, do you:
   • A) Focus on the facts and performance.
   • B) Consider the person’s feelings and motivation.
4. During a disagreement, do you:
   • A) Stick to logical arguments.
   • B) Consider emotional perspectives.
5. In a leadership role, do you:
   • A) Prioritize results and efficiency.
   • B) Focus on team harmony and support.
6. When making a decision, do you:
   • A) Consider the logical outcome.
   • B) Think about the impact on others.
7. In a debate, do you:
   • A) Focus on rational arguments.
   • B) Consider emotional aspects.
8. When handling a mistake, do you:
   • A) Analyze what went wrong.
   • B) Offer support and encouragement.
9. In a work environment, do you:
   • A) Prioritize tasks and goals.
   • B) Focus on team dynamics and relationships.
10. When solving a problem, do you:
    • A) Use logic and analysis.
    • B) Consider the human element.
11. During a negotiation, do you:
    • A) Focus on the best logical outcome.
    • B) Consider the relationship and emotions involved.
12. In a personal decision, do you:
    • A) Analyze the pros and cons.
    • B) Follow your heart.
13. When advising someone, do you:
    • A) Provide logical solutions.
    • B) Offer emotional support.
14. In a conflict, do you:
    • A) Focus on resolving the issue logically.
    • B) Consider the emotional impact.
15. When evaluating performance, do you:
    • A) Focus on results and achievements.
    • B) Consider effort and motivation.
16. In a leadership position, do you:
    • A) Emphasize efficiency and results.
    • B) Focus on team morale and support.
17. When making a choice, do you:
    • A) Rely on logic and facts.
    • B) Consider feelings and relationships.
18. During a discussion, do you:
    • A) Focus on rational arguments.
    • B) Consider emotional perspectives.
19. When handling feedback, do you:
    • A) Focus on the content.
    • B) Consider the delivery and tone.
20. In a team setting, do you:
    • A) Prioritize tasks and goals.
    • B) Focus on team dynamics and relationships.
21. When resolving a conflict, do you:
    • A) Use logic and analysis.
    • B) Consider the human element.
22. During a negotiation, do you:
    • A) Focus on the best logical outcome.
    • B) Consider the relationship and emotions involved.
23. In a personal decision, do you:
    • A) Analyze the pros and cons.
    • B) Follow your heart.
24. When advising someone, do you:
    • A) Provide logical solutions.
    • B) Offer emotional support.
25. In a conflict, do you:
    • A) Focus on resolving the issue logically.
    • B) Consider the emotional impact.
26. When evaluating performance, do you:
    • A) Focus on results and achievements.
    • B) Consider effort and motivation.
27. In a leadership position, do you:
    • A) Emphasize efficiency and results.
    • B) Focus on team morale and support.
28. When making a choice, do you:
    • A) Rely on logic and facts.
    • B) Consider feelings and relationships.
29. During a discussion, do you:
    • A) Focus on rational arguments.
    • B) Consider emotional perspectives.
30. When handling feedback, do you:
    • A) Focus on the content.
    • B) Consider the delivery and tone.
31. In a team setting, do you:
    • A) Prioritize tasks and goals.
    • B) Focus on team dynamics and relationships.
32. When resolving a conflict, do you:
    • A) Use logic and analysis.
    • B) Consider the human element.
33. During a negotiation, do you:
    • A) Focus on the best logical outcome.
    • B) Consider the relationship and emotions involved.

Part 4: Judging/Perceiving

1. When planning a project, do you:
   • A) Create a detailed schedule and stick to it.
   • B) Keep options open and adapt as needed.
2. In a work environment, do you:
   • A) Prefer structured tasks and clear deadlines.
   • B) Enjoy flexibility and spontaneity.
3. When organizing an event, do you:
   • A) Plan every detail in advance.
   • B) Allow for changes and improvisation.
4. During a vacation, do you:
   • A) Follow a planned itinerary.
   • B) Explore and adapt as you go.
5. In a team project, do you:
   • A) Stick to the plan and timeline.
   • B) Adjust and adapt as needed.
6. When making a decision, do you:
   • A) Prefer to have all the information before deciding.
   • B) Make decisions on the go.
7. In a social setting, do you:
   • A) Prefer planned activities.
   • B) Enjoy spontaneous gatherings.
8. When working on a task, do you:
   • A) Complete it before starting something new.
   • B) Juggle multiple tasks at once.
9. During a meeting, do you:
   • A) Stick to the agenda.
   • B) Allow for open discussion.
10. When managing time, do you:
    • A) Follow a strict schedule.
    • B) Keep it flexible.
11. In a creative project, do you:
    • A) Follow a structured plan.
    • B) Allow for flexibility and innovation.
12. When planning a trip, do you:
    • A) Book everything in advance.
    • B) Decide as you go.
13. In a work environment, do you:
    • A) Prefer clear guidelines.
    • B) Enjoy exploring new approaches.
14. When organizing your day, do you:
    • A) Follow a set routine.
    • B) Keep it open-ended.
15. During a project, do you:
    • A) Stick to the plan.
    • B) Adapt to changes.
16. In a social gathering, do you:
    • A) Prefer planned activities.
    • B) Enjoy spontaneous interactions.
17. When making plans, do you:
    • A) Stick to the schedule.
    • B) Be open to changes.
18. In a work setting, do you:
    • A) Prefer structured tasks.
    • B) Enjoy flexibility.
19. When organizing an event, do you:
    • A) Plan every detail.
    • B) Allow for improvisation.
20. During a vacation, do you:
    • A) Follow a planned itinerary.
    • B) Explore spontaneously.

21. In a team project, do you:
    • A) Stick to the plan and timeline.
    • B) Adjust and adapt as needed.
22. When making a decision, do you:
    • A) Prefer to have all the information before deciding.
    • B) Make decisions on the go.
23. In a social setting, do you:
    • A) Prefer planned activities.
    • B) Enjoy spontaneous gatherings.
24. When working on a task, do you:
    • A) Complete it before starting something new.
    • B) Juggle multiple tasks at once.
25. During a meeting, do you:
    • A) Stick to the agenda.
    • B) Allow for open discussion.
26. When managing time, do you:
    • A) Follow a strict schedule.
    • B) Keep it flexible.
27. In a creative project, do you:
    • A) Follow a structured plan.
    • B) Allow for flexibility and innovation.
28. When planning a trip, do you:
    • A) Book everything in advance.
    • B) Decide as you go.
29. In a work environment, do you:
    • A) Prefer clear guidelines.
    • B) Enjoy exploring new approaches.
30. When organizing your day, do you:
    • A) Follow a set routine.
    • B) Keep it open-ended.
31. During a project, do you:
    • A) Stick to the plan.
    • B) Adapt to changes.
32. In a social gathering, do you:
    • A) Prefer planned activities.
    • B) Enjoy spontaneous interactions.
33. When making plans, do you:
    • A) Stick to the schedule.
    • B) Be open to changes.

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This completes the Judging/Perceiving section of the test. Each question is designed to help identify whether you lean more towards a structured, planned approach (Judging) or a flexible, adaptable style (Perceiving).

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