Question

Which of the following describes the purpose of the Basic Interest Scales on the Strong?

A) To identify an individual's top three Holland Codes
B) To give an estimate of work style, learning environment, leadership style, risk taking/adventure, and team orientation
C) To allow an individual to compare his or her interests to the interests of same-sex individuals who are satisfied in their jobs
D) To give a breakdown of client responses on the test
E) To identify an individual's broad interest areas (e.g., science, math, music)

Answer 1

Answer: e. To identify an individual's broad interest areas (e.g., science, math, music)

Explanation: To identify an individual's broad interest areas (e.g., science, math, music, art, and public speaking) describes the purpose of the Basic Interest Scales on the Strong which furthermore helps to determine if an individual has ability in a specific area of interest.

The Basic Interest Scales helps point to work activities, projects, course work, and leisure activities that are personally motivating and rewarding for an individual and has four (4) levels: Very Little, Little, Moderate, high, and Very High. A report on this therefore gives the top 5 Interest Areas and the areas of Least Interest helping to identify an individual's Highest Holland Code Themes, Holland Theme Code, Standard Score, and Interest Levels.