Computers and Technology

Computer Career Aptitude Indicator*

Answer all of the questions below, then click on the Calculate button to see the results.

  1. I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together.
       True    False
  2. I like to solve crossword puzzles, riddles and mysteries.
       True    False
  3. I often stare at or observe things intently and try to understand them.
       True    False
  4. When traveling, I enjoy tours of factories, power stations, and places with machinery.
       True    False
  5. I often lose track of time when I am working on a project.
       True    False
  6. I like to revise or re-write my schoolwork repeatedly until it is my best effort.
       True    False
  7. I play a musical instrument.
       True    False
  8. I would rather work alone than work with others.
       True    False
  9. I enjoy exploring the Internet more than playing games with others.
       True    False
  10. I like to collect things (comic books, dolls, action figures, coins, etc.).
       True    False
  11. I like to fix or upgrade the computer myself.
       True    False
  12. I enjoy helping others learn how to do things.
       True    False
  13. I like to gather lots of information and analyze situations before taking action.
       True    False
  14. When writing for schoolwork, I especially enjoy researching and finding the information.
       True    False
  15. I like to keep telephone numbers of my friends organized on paper, rolodex, or my cell phone.
       True    False
  16. I like to build things (models, woodworking, computers, artwork, etc.).
       True    False
  17. Once I start something, I usually stick with it and finish it.
       True    False
  18. I make friends easily and I have a lot of friends.
       True    False
  19. I like to keep my car clean on the inside and the outside.
       True    False
  20. I like logic and reality more than magic and superstition.
       True    False
  21. My secret dream is to someday create a popular game for a computer.
       True    False
  22. I am a "team player" (I enjoy working with a small group of people).
       True    False
  23. I am usually very courteous and kind to others.
       True    False
  24. I enjoy reading and learning new things.
       True    False
  25. I like to tinker with mechanical things.
       True    False
  26. When I break something, I try to fix it, or I take it apart before buying another one.
       True    False
  27. I know how to use the Internet to locate people's names.
       True    False
  28. I like to travel to new places and study the culture of other countries.
       True    False
  29. I can speak or write in another language (other than English).
       True    False
  30. I like to check the oil and water for my car.
       True    False
  31. I keep an inventory for a collection of things.
       True    False
  32. Given a choice of making money, helping others, or changing the world, I would like to change the world.
       True    False
  33. I usually know how much money I have in my wallet or purse, and/or bank account.
       True    False
  34. I enjoy writing poetry or letters.
       True    False
  35. I like to draw diagrams or sketches of things, showing the parts.
       True    False
  36. I like helping others to solve their personal problems.
       True    False
  37. I like to help my father or mother to clean things or fix things.
       True    False
  38. I like to use an outline when writing a paper for school.
       True    False
  39. When asked for donations, I generally like to give something to help the cause.
       True    False
  40. I enjoy doing creative things.
       True    False
  41. When going on a trip, I like to chart the travel on a map, and research interesting places along the way.
       True    False
  42. When traveling, I like to find out the customs of the other city or country before I travel, so I can avoid awkward or embarrassing situations.
       True    False
  43. I carry some tools in my car so I can fix it if it breaks down, or help others.
       True    False
  44. I take in stray animals or try to help find their owner.
       True    False
  45. If I do something wrong, I take responsibility for it and try to make up for it.
       True    False

Career Inventory Results

Programming Aptitude Score
Database Aptitude Score
Networking Aptitude Score
Help Desk and Technical Support Aptitude Score
Internet Development Aptitude Score
Total Score

An aptitude score of 8 or more in any individual area may indicate an aptitude for that particular area. A Total Score of 35 or more may indicate an aptitude in general for the computer profession.

adapted with permission from Computer Career Aptitude Indicator, Copyright © 2002 by John J. Trifiletti, Ph.D.