SAMPLE QUESTIONS- Subjective
1. What problems can occur when a non-standardized online personality quiz is used to
assign engineers to teams? Briefly explain the ethical concerns related to informed
consent and confidentiality.
2. Briefly explain the main types of intelligence tests—verbal, non-verbal, individual,
and group—and mention one use of each in engineering education or recruitment.
3. Compare Maslow’s and Herzberg’s theories of motivation and explain how they can
be used to improve motivation and teamwork in technical organizations.
4. Which psychological tests and self-report measures are commonly used to assess
stress? Explain how these tools contribute to effective stress management.
5. How are coping styles assessed in psychology? Discuss common coping strategies
and explain their importance in managing stress.
6. Explain how goal setting and feedback influence motivation. How can these
techniques help students cope with academic stress and prevent burnout?
7. Define cognitive dysfunction. Describe its common types and underlying causes.
8. Identify the psychological tests used to assess cognitive impairment. Explain how
these assessments are applied in clinical and educational settings.
9. What ethical guidelines must be followed when administering psychological tests to
individuals with cognitive difficulties?
10. How do psychological assessments assist individuals in making career choices?
Explain how test results guide career decision-making.
11. What are industrial and organizational psychological tests used for? Discuss their
advantages as well as the challenges associated with their use.
12. How has the shift toward online and computer-based testing transformed
psychological assessment? Discuss the potential limitations and ethical concerns of
these methods.