Is Your Brain More Carpenter or Electrician?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Is Your Brain More Carpenter or Electrician?
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About This Quiz

Without the carpenters and electricians of the world, we would be sitting outside in the dark! Both jobs need a certain set of skills, and not everyone is cut out for either field. After we test your brain's ability to solve common problems and the way you think, we'll be able to tell you which way you lean. We'll also let you know if you should consider another type of job altogether.

You've probably heard about the concept of being left-brained or right-brained, but it can be applied in different ways. Once we measure your handy skills, your physical skills and the way you deal with everyday issues, it will be clear if you're more electrician-minded or carpenter-minded. All you have to do is use that thing between your ears and choose the response that sums you up best.

You might be an apprentice or you could be an independent contractor, but it's important to make sure you're working the right job. During this quiz, everything you tell us will point to one or the other. When you're done, you will certainly want to get up and fix something. 

Carpenter or electrician? Which one do your thoughts make you most like?



Strong Brain
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How do you flex your brain's muscles to keep it running at max performance?
I do a lot of puzzles.
A brain like mine doesn't need exercise.
Getting enough sleep is vital.
I try to keep my life stress- and drama-free.

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Work Daydream
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When you are at work, what do you tend to daydream about?
Food
My sweetheart
A nap
My next vacation

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Right and Left Brain
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Right-brained or left-brained? Which side of your brain do you use more?
I think I'm more right-brained.
It really depends on what I'm doing.
My left brain dominates the show.
I don't believe in the concept. I use all of my brains.

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Refrigerator
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Your refrigerator has decided to go on the fritz. What's your first thought?
I'll take it apart and try to fix it.
I had better put some ice in the bathtub.
I guess I'm going to the appliance store.
I might be able to build a cold shelter in the backyard.

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Thinking Person
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Think of your brain like a command center. What is it telling you about your job future?
Run away immediately
Go back to school
Stick with it until something better comes along
Apply for that promotion

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Blackout
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You are experiencing a power outage. How do you light up a room?
I keep a lot of candles around.
A headlamp on a water jug throws out a lot of light.
I think it's a perfect time for a nap.
I have a few old lanterns.

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Loud Mouth
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Your mouth doesn't always say what your brain thinks. Do you have a hard time holding back?
I'm always mouthing off.
I tend to hold back too much.
I speak up when it's important.
It depends who you ask!

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Nerd Friend
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When you're with your friends, are you called a nerd or a genius more often?
They say nerd, but I hear genius.
I am the group nerd.
They are too polite for such boring labels.
I hear that they call me a genius.

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Person in Car
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Hmm ... your car won't start. How do you diagnose the problem?
I break out the manual.
I have an auto club for that.
I pop the hood and start poking around.
I would call a mechanic friend.

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Toolbox
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Look inside your toolbox. Which of these tools do you use most often?
Hammer
Wrench
Screwdriver
Level

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Home Remodel
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If you were going to remodel your home, where would you start?
I would start with a bulldozer.
The kitchen needs an upgrade the most.
I would love to revamp my bedroom.
The outdoor space needs an upgrade more than my house.

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Toilet
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Your toilet keeps running and it's costing you money. How do you make it stop?
I have a plumber on speed dial.
First, I would turn off the valve.
It probably just needs a new flap thingy.
I guess it's time to buy a new toilet.

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Truck Treehouse
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When you were a kid, were you more into trucks or treehouses?
I had both!
I liked video games a lot more.
I always wanted a treehouse, but I had a fort.
I was all about dump trucks.

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Broke Phone
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Your phone is frozen! How are you going to get it to work again?
I live really close to the phone store.
I'm going to look up the reset procedure.
I don't know, but I'm going to say bad words.
I have a tech-savvy friend who can help.

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Work Meeting
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When you are in a work meeting, do you find it hard to pay attention?
I would rather do anything else.
It depends what we're talking about.
I'm usually leading the meetings.
When some people are talking, I nod off.

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Home Security
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What might you do to beef up a home's security?
I would install motion sensors.
I have a security company.
We have lots of streetlights.
I would add cameras to the property.

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Ladder
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Do you have a ladder to go up on your roof and clean out your gutters?
Who doesn't have a ladder?
I have a ladder, but it's not long enough.
I have an assortment of ladders.
You're supposed to clean those?

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Mouse
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There's a mouse in your house. How do you get it out?
Those radio transmitter things work wonders.
I'm going to move out instead.
I'll build a humane trap.
I have cats for that purpose.

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Junk Drawer
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If we looked in your junk drawer, what kind of tape would we find?
Electrical
Invisible tape
Duct tape
Masking tape

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House for Sale
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You're looking to buy a home. What is most important to you?
Age
Price
Location
Size

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Kitchen Repair
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Are you as handy in the kitchen as you are around the house?
I'm better in the kitchen.
I think it's a tie.
You do not want me making dinner.
I can cook enough to avoid starving.

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Kitchen Upgrade
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If you were updating your kitchen, would you add smart appliances?
They are a necessity these days.
I'm too afraid they would go out of date.
Regular appliances work just fine.
I would love a smart fridge.

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Hanging Picture
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When you hang a picture, how do you do it?
I screw it to the wall.
I buy some of those hanging strips.
I attach proper wire hangers.
I put in a nail and slap it up there.

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Thinking Person1
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Think really hard. Which one of these things makes your brain hurt?
Computer viruses
Balancing my bank account
Sudoku
Anything my boss says

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Crew
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If you were the lead carpenter or electrician, how would you run your crew?
I'm sure I would be strict.
We would be an efficient crew.
I would be very laid back.
I would lead by example.

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House Work
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Out of these household tasks, which one is your least favorite?
Garbage
Dishes
Mowing
Laundry

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Trade Skill
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If you could learn any new trade, what would it be?
Landscaping
Plumbing
Electrician
Extermination

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Home Improvement
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You're going to sell a home. How would you improve it before you list it?
Installing a smart thermostat is a good idea.
I would upgrade the bathroom fixtures.
I'm sure I would make sure the roof was sound.
Every home can use a coat of fresh paint.

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Dirty Carpenter
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Being a carpenter can be a dirty job. Do you mind getting dirty at work?
It doesn't bother me.
It comes with the territory.
It makes me feel like I've put in a good day's work.
I prefer to stay as clean as I can.

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Thinking Person2
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Do you think your brain is better with words or with numbers?
I'm pretty good with numbers.
Words are my thing.
I'm a math whiz.
I'm not bad at either thing.

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