Big Five Inventory (Bfi)

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The Big Five Inventory is a 44-item inventory or test that measures an individual based on the Big Five Factors of personality that we teach in our course Master Your People Skills.
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1.

I see myself as someone who... Is talkative
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
2.

I see myself as someone who...Tends to find fault with others
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
3.

I see myself as someone who... Does a thorough job
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
4.

I see myself as someone who... Is depressed, blue
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
5.

I see myself as someone who... Is original, comes up with new ideas
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
6.

I see myself as someone who... Is reserved
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
7.

I see myself as someone who... Is helpful and unselfish with others
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
8.

I see myself as someone who... Can be somewhat careless
- A.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- B.
  
  Agree a little
- C.
  
  Agree strongly
- D.
  
  Disagree strongly
- E.
  
  Disagree a little
9.

I see myself as someone who... Is relaxed, handles stress well
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
10.

I see myself as someone who... Is curious about many different things
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
11.

I see myself as someone who... Is full of energy
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
12.

I see myself as someone who... Starts quarrels with others
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
13.

I see myself as someone who... Is a reliable worker
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
14.

I see myself as someone who... Can be tense
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
15.

I see myself as someone who... Is ingenious, a deep thinker
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
16.

I see myself as someone who... Generates a lot of enthusiasm
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
17.

I see myself as someone who... Has a forgiving nature
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
18.

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be disorganized
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
19.

I see myself as someone who... Worries a lot
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
20.

I see myself as someone who... Has an active imagination
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
21.

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be quiet
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
22.

I see myself as someone who... Is generally trusting
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
23.

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be lazy
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
24.

I see myself as someone who... Is emotionally stable, not easily upset
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly
25.

I see myself as someone who... Is inventive
- A.
  
  Disagree strongly
- B.
  
  Disagree a little
- C.
  
  Neither agree or disagree
- D.
  
  Agree a little
- E.
  
  Agree strongly

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Quiz Created by
Vanessa Van

Big Five Inventory (Bfi)

I see myself as someone who... Is talkative

I see myself as someone who...Tends to find fault with others

I see myself as someone who... Does a thorough job

I see myself as someone who... Is depressed, blue

I see myself as someone who... Is original, comes up with new ideas

I see myself as someone who... Is reserved

I see myself as someone who... Is helpful and unselfish with others

I see myself as someone who... Can be somewhat careless

I see myself as someone who... Is relaxed, handles stress well

I see myself as someone who... Is curious about many different things

I see myself as someone who... Is full of energy

I see myself as someone who... Starts quarrels with others

I see myself as someone who... Is a reliable worker

I see myself as someone who... Can be tense

I see myself as someone who... Is ingenious, a deep thinker

I see myself as someone who... Generates a lot of enthusiasm

I see myself as someone who... Has a forgiving nature

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be disorganized

I see myself as someone who... Worries a lot

I see myself as someone who... Has an active imagination

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be quiet

I see myself as someone who... Is generally trusting

I see myself as someone who... Tends to be lazy

I see myself as someone who... Is emotionally stable, not easily upset

I see myself as someone who... Is inventive