Frequently Asked Questions

Ordering DiSC^®

1. How do I order the online versions of DiSC Classic?

   You have two options.

   1. Request individual emails containing one access code and link. Order the number of profiles you need and request one email for each profile ordered. In other words, if you order eight DiSC Classic 2.0 profiles, you will get eight individual emails, each with a different access code for the test and for the results. With this option the person completing the DiSC test will be able to immediately see his or her results.
   2. Purchase credits to be added to a new or existing EPIC account. If you want complete control of profiles and reports, then you will want an EPIC Account. Advantages of having an EPIC account.

Administering DiSC^®

2. How should people answer the questions? Should they think about themselves in the workplace, in a social situation or in general?

   Many factors affect a person's profile results and the response focus is most likely not a significant one. However, if you're administering the assessment in a work setting there's no harm in asking the respondent to answer questions with that setting in mind. Our environment (e.g., at work, at home, with friends) does play an important role in our understanding of DiSC. But how we apply insights gained from profiles is much more the issue, not in how the profiles are constructed from respondents' answers.

3. Do I need to be certified to administer the DiSC profiles?

   No, you do not have to be certified to administer DiSC profiles. However, the publisher does offer certification for those who wish to be certified.

4. Which assessment should I use for part of the hiring process?

   DiSC assessments do not predict success in employment or in particular job classifications, so they are only one data point in an array of information used to select a candidate. However, the most popular test used during the hiring process is Everything DiSC Workplace. The most often used package in hiring and recruiting is the combination of Everything DiSC Workplace and Team Dimensions.

5. What is a DiSC Group Report?

   The DiSC Group Report describes all profiles in your selected group of participants. The report includes an illustration of the group's distribution of DiSC styles and detailed information on how each individual's style may affect the culture of the group or organization. You can add respondents to your Group Report up to three times.

6. What is the difference between DiSC Classic paper and DiSC Classic 2.0?

   DiSC Classic Paper is an all-in-one 20-page booklet to respond, score and interpret results. The booklet describes the person’s primary DiSC style and helps identify one of the 15 DiSC Classical Patterns. The product was formerly known as DiSC Personal Profile System® 2800 Series.

   DiSC Classic 2.0 is a 23-page, on-line report. It includes all the information of the paper booklet plus it offers personalized feedback written in an informal and conversational style that helps people understand the strengths and challenges of their behavioral styles. A Group Report is available when using DiSC Classic 2.0.

7. Can my profile change over time?

   In general, the average person’s profile tends to stay fairly consistent over time. While you may find small differences in your results from one time taking the assessment to the next, you’re unlikely to experience major shifts in style. However, if it has been two years or more since you last took the profile, we recommend taking it again to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information.

EPIC

8. What is EPIC?

   EPIC is the electronic platform that allows you to send out access to profiles via the internet. It stands for Electronic Profile Information Center.

9. What are EPIC credits?

   EPIC credits describe the "currency" used in the EPIC system. Credits are needed to issue access codes for individual reports and to generate group/facilitator reports.

Validity

10. How valid and reliable are DiSC instruments?

    Inscape Publishing, the publisher of all of our DiSC assessments, is committed to maintaining the highest standards of instrument development and application through a careful research and development process. They ensure all of the instruments offer valid scores and accurate feedback to the respondent. Each instrument is designed to provide reasonably accurate interpretations or feedback based on your scores.

    Research, reliability and validity of DiSC^®

    The following research reports provide more information on the most popular DiSC assessments:

    • DiSC^® Classic Validation Research Report (243 KB .pdf)
    • Everything DiSC^® Research Report (278 KB .pdf)
    • Everything DiSC 363™ for Leaders Research Report (300 KB .pdf)
    • Research Report for Adaptive Testing (1.08MB .pdf)