Take This VAK Quiz And Discover Your Representation System

Take The VAK Quiz Below

Discover Where Your Communication Fails

(And What You Can Do About It)

Are You Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Or Auditory Digital?

Each of us has a preferred representational system (visual, auditory, kinesthetic or digital (auditory digital) – often referred to as VAK) – for more information on the NLP visual, auditory, kinesthetic and digital representational systems, please see the article Modalities and Representational Systems .

There are several ways to determine which system we prefer. This VAK Test quiz presents a preference assessment to help you determine your preferred system. The assessment is not fully definitive as there are only 12 test questions, and your preferred representational system may change over time or in different contexts.

Instructions:

Please select one of the four answers following each statement:

If you have trouble deciding between two phrases, go with the first thought that comes to mind.

Generally, one representational system is not better than another, and you may wish to get curious and explore how this affects your life experiences.

Have fun with this VAK Test quiz. I hope it provides you with additional insight into how you prefer to communicate with others.

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1. When vacationing at the beach, the first thing that makes me glad to be there is: The feel of the cool sand, the warm sun or the fresh breeze on my face. The roar of the waves, the whistling wind or the sound of birds in the distance. This is the type of vacation that makes sense or the cost is reasonable. The scenery, the bright sun, and the blue water.

2. When overwhelmed, I find it helps if: I can see the big picture. I can hear what's going on. I can get in touch with what is happening. I make sense of things in my head.

3. When given an assignment at work, it is easier to carry out if: I can picture what is required. I have a feeling for what is required. I have an understanding of what is required. I have tuned into what's required.

4. I find it easier to follow a presentation if: I feel in touch with the presenter and the material is within my grasp. There is a visual display so that I can visualize the concepts. The presentation is based on facts and figures and is logically presented. The presenter speaks clearly with varying tonality or uses sound to emphasize message.

5. When buying a car, I make my decision on: The purchase price, gas mileage, safety features, etc. How comfortable the seats are or the feeling I get when I test drive it. The colour, styling or how I would look in it. The sound of the engine or stereo system or how quiet it rides.

6. I most easily communicate what is going on with me by:  The tone of my voice. The words I choose. The way I dress and look. The feelings I share.

7. When I am anxious, the first thing that happens is: Things begin to sound different. Things begin to feel different. Things begin to look different. Things begin to not make sense.

8. During a discussion, I am most often influenced by: The other person's logic. The other person's tone of voice. The energy I feel from the other person. Seeing the other person's body language or being able to picture the other person's viewpoint.

9. I assess how well I am doing at work based on: My understanding of what needs to be done. How I see myself making progress. How things sound. How satisfied I feel.

10. One of my strengths is my ability to: See what needs to be done. Make sense of new facts and data. Hear what sounds right. Get in touch with my feelings.

11. I enjoy: Choosing a piece of music to listen to. Making a logical, compelling point. Choosing clothes that are comfortable. Choosing clothes that look good.

12. If you agree with someone, you are more likely to say: That feels right That looks right. That sounds right. That makes sense.