360 DEGREE LEADER
PRACTICE EXAM
Question 1: A project coordinator says, 'I cannot in�uence this department until I receive a director title.' Which leadership myth does this illustrate?
Choices:
1) Position Myth 2) Destination Myth 3) Freedom Myth 4) Potential Myth
Correct Answer: Position Myth
Explanation: The Position Myth assumes leadership depends on holding the top title. The 360- Degree Leader framework treats leadership primarily as in�uence that can be exercised from the middle of an organization.Page 1
Question 2: A supervisor postpones learning leadership skills because she believes she will develop them after a future promotion. Which myth is she demonstrating?
Choices:
1) In�uence Myth 2) Destination Myth 3) All-or-Nothing Myth 4) Inexperience Myth
Correct Answer: Destination Myth
Explanation: The Destination Myth is the belief that leadership development can wait until a person reaches the top. Maxwell's framework emphasizes developing leadership capacity before a promotion arrives.Question 3: A manager believes that if he became vice president, employees would automatically follow him enthusiastically. Which myth best describes this belief?
Choices:
1) Potential Myth 2) Freedom Myth 3) In�uence Myth 4) Position Myth
Correct Answer: In�uence Myth
Explanation: The In�uence Myth assumes a higher position automatically creates genuine followership. Formal authority can require compliance, but sustainable leadership in�uence must be earned.Page 2
Question 4: A department head assumes that becoming CEO would �nally give her complete control over people, budgets, and outcomes. Which myth is this?
Choices:
1) Freedom Myth 2) Inexperience Myth 3) Destination Myth 4) Ego Challenge
Correct Answer: Inexperience Myth
Explanation: The Inexperience Myth is the belief that reaching the top produces control. In reality, higher leadership brings greater complexity, accountability, and dependence on others.Question 5: A middle manager thinks senior executives have few constraints and can simply do whatever they want. Which myth is re�ected?
Choices:
1) Freedom Myth 2) Position Myth 3) Potential Myth 4) In�uence Myth
Correct Answer: Freedom Myth
Explanation: The Freedom Myth assumes advancement removes limitations. Higher leadership normally brings additional responsibilities, stakeholders, expectations, and constraints rather than unlimited freedom.Page 3