Can We Guess Your Intelligence Type Based on Which Life Skills You Have?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You might take all the little things you know how to do for granted. When is the last time you stopped to think about how many things you've learned how to do during your lifetime? If you were to start counting now, you would still be counting them in your elderly years. With or without realizing it, we have picked up too many life skills to count.

As we get to know you during this quiz, we will ask you about your skills. From the things you do at work to the way you throw together an outfit on a day off, you are full of life skills that other people might not possess in the same quantity as you. Once we get to know the things you do and do not know how to do, we will be able to relate your unique skill set to your intelligence type.

Whether you are people smart or you are book smart, your skills are sure to show off your traits. Do not feel left out if you do not have a certain life skill. If you had all of them, you would be older than we can count. Just be honest, and then we'll tell you what kind of smart we think you are!

What do you do to manage stress?

I read a book.

I take some time off.
I go for a walk.

I confront my stressors.

Do you make a lot of snap decisions?

I like to think for a minute or two.

I do make a lot of snap decisions.
It depends on the decision.

I like to weigh the possibilities.

Do you procrastinate?

If something is unpleasant, I do.

I try not to procrastinate.
I never procrastinate.

Some things can wait.

How fast do you type?

At least 50 words per minute

I have no idea.
At least 35 words per minute

I'm faster with my thumbs.

Are you creative?

I'm really creative.

I'm creative when I need to be.
I'm not all that creative.

Creativity leaves room for error.

Which of your personality traits is strongest?

Intelligence

Compassion
Confidence

Agreeableness

What is your driving like?

A carnival ride

A smooth cruise
A roller coaster

I don't drive.

Are you easily angered?

I have my moments.

I'm fairly calm and collected all the time.
I get angry about certain issues.

Very few things rattle me.

Do you make your bed every day?

I always make my bed.

I make it when I'm expecting people.
I make it when I feel like it.

I never make it.

Do you take risks?

It depends on the reward.

I'll risk it if my instincts say it's OK.
I don't take a lot of risks.

I prefer to calculate my risks.

Do you wash, fold, and put away your laundry in one day?

No one does that.

I usually manage the washing and folding part.
I never put them away.

I actually do.

Which part of your life would you like to improve?

Relationships

Career
Environment

Finances

What do you like most about your job?

I love the work.

I like my coworkers.
My boss is really fair.

I have good benefits.

Are you more emotional or logical?

I'm fairly balanced.

I'm more emotional.
I go back and forth.

I'm more logical.

Are you outgoing or shy?

It depends who I'm with.

I'm really outgoing.
I'm not really either.

I'm on the shy side.

What do you do at parties?

I like to serve the food.

I like to network.
I like to hold up the walls.

I like to boogie.

How would you describe your vocabulary?

Perfect

Normal
Large

Massive

How do you feel about public speaking?

It's uncomfortable.

I don't mind it.
It depends on the speech.

It depends on the size of the crowd.

Are you ever late for work?

It happens.

I wake up late sometimes.
I work when I want.

I am never late for work.

How would you rate your culinary skills?

I'm a good home chef.

I'm great with ordering takeout.
I am great in the kitchen.

I should be a chef.

If you had a flat tire, what is the first thing you would do?

I would call my auto club.

I would pull off the roadway.
I would jack up the car.

I would cry.

Do you stop to ask for directions?

I let Siri handle it.

I will stop if I'm lost.
I just drive around until I find it.

It depends where I'm lost.

Which word describes your wardrobe?

Smart

Casual
Colorful

Professional

What type of first impression do you make?

I come off as a dork.

You'll have to ask someone else.
I come off as flighty.

I come off as polite.

Are you good at hiding your feelings?

It depends on my feelings.

I say what I think.
I try to be respectful, but I mention them.

I am really good at hiding them.

Do you have an accent?

I don't think I do.

I've been told that I do.
It depends where I am visiting.

I do not.

Do you have more than 10 passport stamps?

I have a few more.

I don't have that many.
I don't have any.

I have a lot more.

Are you handy around the house?

I'm better in the garage.

I'm good with some stuff.
I prefer to call the professionals.

It depends on the job.

Are you better with numbers or words?

Words

Neither
Both

Numbers

Are you more religious or spiritual?

I'm somewhere in the middle.

I'm more spiritual.
I'm more religious.

I'm not really either one.

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