The QUESTION Framework Self-Assessment for Academia

Before making decisions, we often ask questions to understand a situation, analyze information, or validate assumptions. However, people naturally approach questions in different ways—some prefer broad exploration, while others focus on problem-solving, comparison, or validation.

This assessment will help you discover your natural questioning style by presenting real-world academic administration scenarios. You will choose how you would first approach each situation, revealing whether you tend to:

• Explore broad patterns and trends before making conclusions.
• Solve specific problems by identifying direct causes.
• Evaluate different options through comparisons and trade-offs.
• Verify assumptions with structured, data-backed validation.

At the end of the assessment, you will receive your dominant questioning style and insights into how you approach decision-making.

Follow these steps to get the most out of this assessment:

• Read each scenario carefully.
• Select the response that best represents your first instinct in addressing the issue.
• There are no right or wrong answers—this is about understanding your natural approach.
• After submitting, you will receive your dominant style, along with suggestions on how to expand your questioning strategies for more balanced decision-making.