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TO (Psychological Tests)

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    Balaram Shiwakoti
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1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Practice 25 Picture Descriptions (Write stories for each):

  1. A soldier in uniform stares at a broken radio while holding a toolkit. A map with red markings lies nearby.
  2. A group of cadets huddle around a laptop in a dimly lit room; one person points at the screen.
  3. A person in civilian clothes stands at the edge of a cliff, looking at a drone flying toward a distant village.
  4. A team repairs a collapsed communication tower in heavy rain.
  5. A young officer argues with an older colleague over a technical blueprint.
  6. A person sits alone in a library surrounded by books titled "Cybersecurity" and "Military Strategy."
  7. Two cadets carry an injured teammate through a forest at night.
  8. A soldier types frantically on a laptop with a "HACKING IN PROGRESS" warning on the screen.
  9. A team celebrates after fixing a jeep engine; tools and manuals are scattered.
  10. A cadet salutes a senior officer while holding a report labeled "Critical Vulnerability Found."
  11. A family watches a news broadcast about a cyberattack on national infrastructure.
  12. A soldier teaches villagers to use a satellite phone near a damaged bridge.
  13. A person in camouflage examines a crashed drone with foreign markings.
  14. A team debates over a map while a storm rages outside their tent.
  15. A cadet practices coding on a laptop while others sleep in barracks.
  16. A soldier comforts a crying civilian during a rescue operation.
  17. A group stares at a malfunctioning radar screen in a control room.
  18. A person in uniform stands at a crossroads with signposts labeled "Duty" and "Family."
  19. A cadet fixes a broken antenna on a remote hilltop.
  20. A team discovers a hidden cache of electronic devices in a forest.
  21. A soldier holds a flashlight while inspecting a server room at night.
  22. A cadet writes a letter home beside a flickering campfire.
  23. A group of officers analyzes satellite images on a large screen.
  24. A person kneels beside a wounded dog during a patrol.
  25. A soldier disarms a suspicious device with a timer counting down.

2. Word Association Test (WAT)

30 Words for Practice (Write your first thought in 5-10 seconds):

  1. Command
  2. Algorithm
  3. Courage
  4. Encryption
  5. Deadline
  6. Patrol
  7. Bug (technical)
  8. Honor
  9. Firewall
  10. Pressure
  11. Server
  12. Loyalty
  13. Protocol
  14. Crisis
  15. Data
  16. Obstacle
  17. Integrity
  18. Backup
  19. Conflict
  20. Surveillance
  21. Resilience
  22. Password
  23. Strategy
  24. Vulnerability
  25. Discipline
  26. Innovation
  27. Responsibility
  28. Threat
  29. Efficiency
  30. Patriotism

3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT)

25 Situations (Respond concisely):

  1. Your team’s encrypted radio goes silent during a mission. You suspect jamming. You would...
  2. A subordinate accidentally deletes critical mission data. You would...
  3. During a drill, your equipment overheats and fails. You would...
  4. You find a teammate using unauthorized software on a secure network. You would...
  5. A senior officer orders you to bypass a security protocol to save time. You would...
  6. Your team is stranded in a remote area with a broken GPS. You would...
  7. A villager begs you to repair their phone to contact a missing family member. You would...
  8. You discover your friend leaked non-classified but sensitive information. You would...
  9. A teammate panics during a simulated cyberattack. You would...
  10. Your proposed tech solution is rejected in favor of a traditional method. You would...
  11. You’re ordered to lead a team with members twice your age. You would...
  12. A power outage disrupts a critical surveillance operation. You would...
  13. You’re offered a bribe to ignore a security flaw. You would...
  14. Your drone malfunctions and crashes into private property. You would...
  15. A teammate refuses to follow your technical instructions. You would...
  16. You’re tasked with training recruits on a system you barely know. You would...
  17. A natural disaster destroys your communication lines. You would...
  18. You’re criticized for a delayed project despite valid reasons. You would...
  19. You suspect a teammate is sharing classified data. You would...
  20. Your mentor makes a technical error during a demonstration. You would...
  21. A civilian accuses your team of trespassing during a drill. You would...
  22. You’re exhausted but must finish a report by dawn. You would...
  23. Your code works but is too complex for others to understand. You would...
  24. A teammate confides they want to quit the Army. You would...
  25. You’re ordered to disable a hostile drone but lack authorization. You would...

4. Self-Description Test (SDT)

25 Practice Questions:

  1. What would your siblings say about your problem-solving skills?
  2. How would your professors describe your approach to group projects?
  3. What weaknesses would your friends say you have?
  4. Describe a time your parents praised your resilience.
  5. How would your employer rate your ability to meet deadlines?
  6. What do teachers say about your leadership in technical tasks?
  7. What hobbies do friends associate with your personality?
  8. How would classmates describe your communication style?
  9. What criticism have you received from mentors?
  10. What strengths do relatives highlight during family gatherings?
  11. How do you handle disagreements with peers? (Give an example.)
  12. What do you consider your biggest academic achievement?
  13. Describe a weakness you’ve improved over the past year.
  14. How would your teammates describe your role in group tasks?
  15. What feedback did you receive after a failed project?
  16. What do people misunderstand about your personality?
  17. How do you react to sudden changes in plans? (Give an example.)
  18. What motivates you during challenging tasks?
  19. How do you balance technical work with physical fitness?
  20. Describe a time you put duty above personal comfort.
  21. What’s your strategy for learning new technologies quickly?
  22. How do you handle ethical dilemmas? (Provide an example.)
  23. What’s your approach to mentoring juniors?
  24. How do you stay calm under extreme pressure?
  25. What legacy do you want to leave in the Nepal Army?

Tips for Effective Practice

  1. TAT: Focus on conflict-resolution and ethical decision-making in stories.
  2. WAT: Link words to military values (e.g., "Firewall – First line of defense").
  3. SRT: Prioritize safety, chain of command, and teamwork in responses.
  4. SDT: Use specific examples (e.g., "My professor praised my encryption project during finals").