120 items, 30 personality facets, 5 core domains. The deepest free Big Five test you will find -- built from the public-domain IPIP pool, correlates well with the commercial NEO-PI-R. About 20 minutes.

The full picture of personality

The IPIP-NEO-120 is a comprehensive personality assessment based on the Five-Factor Model (Big Five). It measures the five major personality domains and 30 specific facets (6 per domain) for a detailed picture of your personality.

The five domains

  • Openness — imagination, creativity, curiosity
  • Conscientiousness — organization, dependability, discipline
  • Extraversion — sociability, assertiveness, positive emotions
  • Agreeableness — cooperation, trust, empathy
  • Neuroticism — anxiety, moodiness, emotional instability

The 30 facets

Each domain breaks down into 6 specific facets. For example, Extraversion includes: Friendliness, Gregariousness, Assertiveness, Activity Level, Excitement-Seeking, and Cheerfulness.

About this assessment

The International Personality Item Pool (IPIP) is a public-domain alternative to commercial personality measures. The IPIP-NEO-120 is based on the NEO-PI-R, a commercial Big Five assessment that's widely used in research.

  • Internal consistency: α = 0.70–0.90 (domain and facet scales)
  • Test-retest reliability: r = 0.75–0.85
  • Completion time: 15–25 minutes
The IPIP-NEO-120 provides a comprehensive, scientifically grounded personality profile. It's widely used in research and is increasingly used in organizational and clinical settings.

Result Interpretation

After completing the 120 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:

  • Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
  • Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
  • Dimension breakdown — separate scores for each sub-scale
  • Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available

All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.