Quiz

Are you a time-waster?

Take our super-happy fun-time quiz to find out

1. How good are you at sticking to deadlines?
a. I never miss one.
b. I keep the big ones, but I don�t sweat the little ones.
c. They�re not my strong point, but I eventually get the work in.

2. You�re trying to work, but your MSN keeps flashing. You:
a. Have a quick chat � it�d be rude not to.
b. Ignore the MSN until I�ve done some work.
c. I don�t have the MSN on if I�m working!

3. The Internet is:
a. A great resource that makes my life easier.
b. Blogs, games � it�s a great place to hang out.
c. Good for some things, but it can be a distraction.

4. You are the team leader. How do you delegate?
a. Really well. I need to be freed up to oversee the project.
b. I don�t like to appear too bossy, so I do most of the work myself.
c. I can hardly manage myself � how can I lead a team?

5. You�ve got a report to write, but your favourite show is on TV. You:
a. Turn on the TV � you�ll work better when you�re relaxed.
b. Record the show � it�ll be a treat for when you�ve finished the job.
c. Write the report while watching TV � it�s called multi-tasking.

6. You�ve got five assignments to do, how do you approach them?
a. Wait until the last minute � you work better under pressure.
b. Do the easy ones first.
c. Tackle the tough ones first while your brain is fresh.

7. You�ve got a big exam in a month. You:
a. Draw up a timetable for studying and stick to it.
b. Stay up cramming until 2 am the night before.
c. Get on your knees and pray.

8. Do you ever write lists?
a. No way � lists are for losers.
b. Sometimes, if I�ve got a lot to do.
Yes, I couldn�t live without them.

SCORING

1. a=3, b=2, c=1
2. a=1, b=2, c=3
3. a=3, b=1, c=2
4. a=3, b=2, c=1
5. a=1, b=3, c=2
6. a=1, b=2, c=3
7. a=3, b=2, c=1
8. a=1, b=2, c=3

HOW DID YOU DO?

8-13: You have time-wasting tendencies and don�t like to take charge. You rarely complete a task unless it interests you.

14-19: You know what you need to do to get a job done, and you don�t fret about the little things, which gives you time to indulge your sociable side.

20-24: You are super-efficient, and perhaps just a little scary. What are you doing wasting your time on a quiz when you should be out there telling people what to do?