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Entrepreneurship Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset?

Entrepreneurial individuals are motivated by challenges and delight in creating something new. The trait embodies ambition, creativity, problem-solving, risk-taking, and stress tolerance—not to mention a healthy dose of confidence. Take this test to find out where you fall on the spectrum.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how much the statement applies to you.

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Strongly Agree
1. I enjoy challenging projects.
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2. I like taking risks in most aspects of my life.
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3. I spot opportunities where others don’t.
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4. I’m good at defining priorities and making an action plan.
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5. I love creative problem-solving.
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6. I like to lead others.
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7. I always try to learn lessons from my failures.
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8. I’m a lot less effective in stressful situations.
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9. When I want to, I can make things happen.
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10. I can make decisions even if they involve uncertainty.
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11. I’m always looking for new ideas.
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12. My friends would say that I'm a risk-taker.
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13. I’d prefer to be my own boss.
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14. Where others see problems, I see possibilities.
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15. I often feel stuck in difficult situations.
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16. I’m curious and continually in search of discovery.
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17. I try to be the first or the best in my area of competency.
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18. I’m always in the midst of launching new projects.
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19. I think having a long-term vision is important for success.
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20. To be satisfied with myself, I take on easy projects.
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree

Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone who wants to assess their level of entrepreneurship. It’s designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive.

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Sources

Liñán, F. Entrepreneurial Intention Questionnaire (EIQ).

Nuñez, M. I. N., et al. EntreComp Questionnaire: A Self-Assessment Tool for Entrepreneurship Competencies.

BDC: Bank for Canadian Entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurial Potential Self-Assessment.

Zhang, D.C. General Risk Propensity Scale (GRiPS).