You've learned about conscientiousness and openness - two key personality traits that show up clearly in engineering behaviors. Now let's practice spotting these patterns in action.
Remember, you're looking for observable behaviors, not making assumptions about the person.
Engagement Message
Which trait do you think will be easier to spot in your engineering team?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Sarah constantly refactors code for clarity, writes extensive unit tests, and always submits pull requests early. She's most likely:
A. High Conscientiousness, High Openness
B. High Conscientiousness, Low Openness
C. Low Conscientiousness, High Openness
D. Low Conscientiousness, Low Openness
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these engineering behaviors based on whether they indicate high or low openness to experience.
Labels
- First Box Label: High Openness
- Second Box Label: Low Openness
First Box Items
- Asks "what if" about architecture
- Volunteers for POCs
- Suggests new libraries
- Enjoys tech learning
Second Box Items
- Prefers proven frameworks
- Values stable tech stack
- Cautious about refactoring
- Likes detailed specs
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Let's practice identifying personality combinations. Fill in the blanks with the correct trait levels.
