Name: Date:


1. Occasionally, some people are void of all three (Red, Blue, Green) tendencies.
a. True
b. False

2. Which of the following is true: _______ will look for new and different ways to do things and prefers an approach to change that provides for flexibility within a broad field of options.
a. Reds
b. Greens
c. Blues
d. All of the above

3. When Reds handle decisions, they are:
a. Made quickly, fact based, relying on experience, with minimum discussion
b. Made with ambivalence, seeing both sides, and sway from one position to another
c. Made slowly, considering many alternatives, building support for implementation
d. None of the above

4. When Greens plan, they:
a. Think "short range" - 1-6 months out, focused on reality of the present
b. Think "long range" - 1-10 years out, imagining many possibilities
c. Think "intermediate range" - 6 months to 1 year out, anticipating probabilities
d. A and C

5. When it comes to relationships, Blues are:
a. Either leaders or followers, prefer one-on-one, predictable interactions
b. Catalysts for connections, love to involve people, create comfort and good feelings
c. Detached, prefer isolated situations, work better alone
d. Comfortable in natural leadership tasks, don't fear the unknown, risk taking is desirable, multiple simultaneous agendas with colleagues and friends

6. In situational structures, Greens:
a. Feel structure is confining, need room for spontaneity and serendipity
b. Need clarity, framework for understanding, firm limits/boundaries helpful
c. Seek well-defined, unambiguous, structure, organized and orderly process
d. Lack ability to handle structure, strive for creative freedom

7. During activities, Reds:
a. Support thoroughness, checklists, dealing with details and numbers, implementing
b. Bridging gaps, applying concepts, sharing information, affirming people, implementation
c. Are inattentive, distracted, dislike organization, and focus on the organizational hierarchy
d. Are inventive, leading to change, inspiring buy-in, figuring out why, innovating

8. The three (Red, Blue, Green) tendencies have emerged from research with thousands of participants over a/an ___________ period.
a. 12 year
b. 15 year
c. 18 year
d. 21 year

9. One of the unique characteristics of the language used by the Red Dominance includes:
a. Dislikes being interrupted when engaged in a task
b. Dislikes being the center of attention
c. Dislikes interrupting others
d. A & C

10. One of the unique characteristics of the language used by the Green Dominance includes:
a. Connectivity and collaboration
b. Planning and task-assigning
c. Validation and Practicality
d. Systematic and Ambiguity

11. One of the unique characteristics of the language used by the Blue Dominance includes:
a. A monologue of systematic solutions for the current problem
b. Would prefer communication through emails or conference calls
c. An open-ended dialog that includes different theories of the final product
d. A series of meetings that included only several key members of the impacted group

12. A person who can adapt to all three colors easily may be observed by others as:
a. Adapting to their environment
b. Wishy-washy
c. Easily swayed by their peers/coworkers
d. Crafty and well-adaptive

13. When any one color scores over ______, the dominance may be so strong as to be dysfunctional.
a. 45
b. 47
c. 50
d. 51

14. Normally any score at or below ______ is considered a profile deficiency.
a. 18
b. 10
c. 17
d. 20

15. The ability to compare a person's profile to the tasks that person is expected to perform, or actually performs, will result from a task audit.
a. True
b. False

16. Select the appropriate color tendency (Red, Green, or Blue) for the required team and individual recognition definition (1, 2, and 3).

a. ( Red, Green, Blue) require acknowledgement for participation and for helping to create improvements in harmony between members of a group working toward a common goal.
b. ( Red, Green, Blue) require recognition for visionary pursuits that promote change toward increased organization security
c. ( Red, Green, Blue) require validation and recognition for tangible achievement


Discussion Item (This item is not graded. It will be used by your Mentor to help clarify the use of the "Individual Predisposition" perspective.)

Explain HOW a facilitator might use this information to recover or develop capacity.


When you "click" SUBMIT, you will be provided with a "receipt" for you responses. It is recommended that you print and save this "receipt."

When you are satisfied with your answers, this examination for grading. Your assinged Mentor will contact you with the results.

Return to Home. - Return to Licensure and Certification. - Buy the RGB WorkStyle Preference Manual.

Copyright 2005 Leadagement Technologies, Inc. - All rights reserved. - (757) 591-0807 - Reviewed: May 2005 jjl