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Questionnaire: preference-compass-100 / 2.0.0; translation: 1.0.0; en

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## Enjoyment

### enjoyment-01 — In your free time, what are you most likely to choose?

- o1: Games
- o2: Films or videos
- o3: Books or articles
- o4: Making or creating something

### enjoyment-02 — What draws you into a game or creative work first?

- o1: Story and characters
- o2: Exploring a world
- o3: Building mastery
- o4: Sharing the experience

### enjoyment-03 — When choosing something new, what feels best?

- o1: A familiar pattern
- o2: Something slightly new
- o3: Something unfamiliar
- o4: A completely unknown experience

### enjoyment-04 — How much direction do you want in a game?

- o1: Let me discover everything
- o2: Give me small clues
- o3: Make the goal clear
- o4: Guide me step by step

### enjoyment-05 — What level of difficulty feels right?

- o1: Very little chance of failure
- o2: Solvable with a little thought
- o3: Several attempts before success
- o4: A demanding challenge

### enjoyment-06 — How much intensity do you want from content?

- o1: Quiet and calming
- o2: Gentle variation
- o3: Clear peaks and changes
- o4: A powerful emotional impact

### enjoyment-07 — What kind of ending do you prefer?

- o1: Clear and resolved
- o2: Some lingering questions
- o3: Open to interpretation
- o4: No definitive answer

### enjoyment-08 — How do you feel about revisiting the same work?

- o1: Repetition makes it richer
- o2: I often return to favorites
- o3: I return occasionally
- o4: I usually choose something new

### enjoyment-09 — What content length feels most comfortable?

- o1: A few minutes
- o2: 30–60 minutes
- o3: Several hours
- o4: Something that unfolds over days or weeks

### enjoyment-10 — How much social involvement do you want while having fun?

- o1: A solo experience
- o2: Share thoughts afterward
- o3: Sometimes do it together
- o4: Always experience it with others

## Color & light

### color-01 — What overall screen brightness feels most comfortable?

- o1: Light background
- o2: Mostly light
- o3: Mostly dark
- o4: Dark background

### color-02 — How vivid should the colors be?

- o1: Nearly monochrome
- o2: Soft and muted
- o3: Moderately vivid
- o4: Bold and saturated

### color-03 — Which color temperature attracts you most?

- o1: Cool blues and blue-greens
- o2: Warm reds, oranges, and yellows
- o3: Neutral white, black, and gray
- o4: It depends on the context

### color-04 — How many colors should appear on one screen?

- o1: Mostly one or two
- o2: A small palette
- o3: Several functional colors
- o4: A broad, varied palette

### color-05 — How strongly should important actions or information stand out?

- o1: Blend into the surroundings
- o2: A subtle distinction
- o3: Immediately noticeable
- o4: Demand attention

### color-06 — How do you feel about gradients and glossy effects?

- o1: Better without them
- o2: Use very sparingly
- o3: Welcome in key places
- o4: Use them as a strong feature

### color-07 — Which color combination appeals to you most?

- o1: Blue with white or gray
- o2: Green with natural tones
- o3: Warm colors with deep tones
- o4: Black and white with one accent

### color-08 — Which use of color would you most want to avoid?

- o1: So faint that text is hard to read
- o2: Too many loud primary colors
- o3: So dark that it feels heavy
- o4: No consistent concern

### color-09 — How much should color communicate different states?

- o1: Do not rely on color
- o2: Use color as support
- o3: Use clear color categories
- o4: Make color the primary cue

### color-10 — What role should color prioritize?

- o1: Organizing information
- o2: Mostly function
- o3: Mostly atmosphere
- o4: Emotion and world-building

## Shape & layout

### shape-01 — How should the corners of buttons and cards look?

- o1: Very rounded
- o2: Slightly rounded
- o3: Almost square
- o4: Sharp and geometric

### shape-02 — How balanced should the left and right sides of a screen be?

- o1: Deliberately uneven
- o2: Slightly asymmetric
- o3: Mostly aligned
- o4: Strictly balanced and aligned

### shape-03 — How much space should surround information?

- o1: Plenty of open space
- o2: Some extra breathing room
- o3: Fairly compact
- o4: As compact as practical

### shape-04 — How much should cards or borders contain information?

- o1: Let content flow without borders
- o2: Use very few containers
- o3: Group related content
- o4: Divide everything clearly

### shape-05 — How should sections be separated?

- o1: Whitespace alone
- o2: Thin lines
- o3: Different background colors
- o4: Shadows or depth

### shape-06 — How regular should the layout be?

- o1: Organic and free
- o2: Slightly irregular
- o3: A tidy grid
- o4: Strict repetition

### shape-07 — How many items should be visible at once?

- o1: A few large items
- o2: A limited set
- o3: Many items
- o4: Prioritize seeing the full list

### shape-08 — How expressive should icons be?

- o1: Purely symbolic
- o2: Simple and neutral
- o3: A little personality
- o4: Playful and expressive

### shape-09 — How strong should the differences between headings be?

- o1: Keep them subtle
- o2: Use gentle differences
- o3: Show a clear hierarchy
- o4: Use bold changes in size and weight

### shape-10 — How much decorative pattern or geometry should appear?

- o1: None
- o2: A trace in the background
- o3: Some at key moments
- o4: Enough to establish a world or mood

## Information

### information-01 — When approaching a new topic, what do you want first?

- o1: A one-sentence point
- o2: A short overview
- o3: The structure and key points
- o4: A detailed account with background

### information-02 — In what order should a conclusion and its explanation appear?

- o1: Conclusion only or first
- o2: Conclusion, then a short reason
- o3: Conclusion, then full explanation
- o4: Build from the premises to the conclusion

### information-03 — How should long content be divided?

- o1: Keep the flow uninterrupted
- o2: Use a few sections
- o3: Use frequent headings
- o4: Use a strict numbered structure

### information-04 — How should specialist terminology be handled?

- o1: Replace it with everyday words
- o2: Add a short explanation
- o3: Use standard field terms
- o4: Use precise specialist language

### information-05 — Which format makes comparisons easiest for you?

- o1: Short prose
- o2: Bullet points
- o3: A table
- o4: A diagram or chart

### information-06 — How much supporting detail should be visible immediately?

- o1: Reveal it only when needed
- o2: Show only important notes
- o3: Show most supporting detail
- o4: Show as much as possible at once

### information-07 — How much should explanations rely on examples?

- o1: Lead with examples
- o2: Use many examples
- o3: Balance concepts and examples
- o4: Lead with principles and concepts

### information-08 — How should numbers be shown?

- o1: Rounded estimates
- o2: Only the key figures
- o3: Exact values
- o4: Exact values with access to source data

### information-09 — How visible should sources and evidence be?

- o1: Only when requested
- o2: Collected at the end
- o3: Placed near each claim
- o4: Fully traceable throughout

### information-10 — How should uncertainty be presented?

- o1: Preserve the flow
- o2: Add a brief caveat
- o3: State confidence clearly
- o4: Separate every unknown in detail

## Control

### interaction-01 — On an unfamiliar screen, how much guidance do you want?

- o1: Let me discover it
- o2: Give me a short hint
- o3: Show the steps
- o4: Guide me one step at a time

### interaction-02 — How many choices should appear at once?

- o1: Two or three
- o2: Four or five
- o3: Six to nine
- o4: As many as possible in one view

### interaction-03 — How important is undo?

- o1: Rarely needed
- o2: Needed for major actions
- o3: Needed for most actions
- o4: I must always be able to go back

### interaction-04 — How should default settings work?

- o1: Choose automatically
- o2: Use recommended settings
- o3: Let me review the main choices
- o4: Let me set everything myself

### interaction-05 — Which input method do you use most?

- o1: Tap or click
- o2: Keyboard
- o3: Voice
- o4: A mix depending on the situation

### interaction-06 — How often should the system confirm before an important action?

- o1: Proceed without confirmation
- o2: Skip confirmation if undo is available
- o3: Confirm only high-impact actions
- o4: Always ask clearly

### interaction-07 — Where should primary functions appear?

- o1: Only when needed
- o2: Organized inside menus
- o3: Always visible on screen
- o4: Everything immediately available

### interaction-08 — How much customization should be available?

- o1: Choose for me
- o2: A few settings
- o3: Let me change the main behavior
- o4: Let me adjust fine details

### interaction-09 — How should an error be communicated?

- o1: Reassure me before explaining
- o2: State the point gently
- o3: Make the cause clear
- o4: Describe the problem directly and fully

### interaction-10 — How should entered content be saved?

- o1: Only when I save it
- o2: Ask before saving
- o3: Autosave and notify me
- o4: Continuously autosave

## Motion & feedback

### feedback-01 — How much animation should an interface use?

- o1: None
- o2: The minimum
- o3: Motion with a clear purpose
- o4: Rich and expressive motion

### feedback-02 — How quickly should screens change?

- o1: Slow enough to take in
- o2: A calm pace
- o3: Quick and crisp
- o4: Nearly instant

### feedback-03 — What should appear while you wait?

- o1: A quiet loading state
- o2: A simple sign of activity
- o3: A progress percentage
- o4: Details of what is happening

### feedback-04 — How do you feel about interface sounds?

- o1: No sounds
- o2: Warnings only
- o3: Fine if subtle
- o4: Use them actively

### feedback-05 — What should happen when a task is completed?

- o1: Only update the state
- o2: Show a short notice
- o3: Add a small celebration
- o4: Make the achievement feel substantial

### feedback-06 — How much should controls react when touched or hovered?

- o1: No effect
- o2: A color change
- o3: A small movement
- o4: A clear animated response

### feedback-07 — How much progress detail should a long task show?

- o1: Tell me only when it is done
- o2: Show the current stage
- o3: Always show a percentage
- o4: Show a detailed activity history

### feedback-08 — How often should the system notify you?

- o1: Only for important events
- o2: Very sparingly
- o3: At useful intervals
- o4: For small changes too

### feedback-09 — How long should transitions and effects last?

- o1: Leave room for the moment
- o2: A little slower
- o3: Keep them brief
- o4: Make them almost immediate

### feedback-10 — How strongly should a changed state be indicated?

- o1: Let it blend naturally
- o2: Use a small notice
- o3: Highlight it clearly
- o4: Use several reinforcing cues

## Language & dialogue

### language-01 — What tone of voice do you prefer?

- o1: Friendly and conversational
- o2: Somewhat casual
- o3: Polite and natural
- o4: Formal and exact

### language-02 — How much emotional warmth should the writing show?

- o1: Neutral and matter-of-fact
- o2: Slightly warm
- o3: Warm and attentive
- o4: Strongly empathetic

### language-03 — How long should a typical answer be?

- o1: The shortest useful answer
- o2: Concise
- o3: A full explanation
- o4: Comprehensive and detailed

### language-04 — How should criticism or disagreement be expressed?

- o1: Soften it carefully
- o2: Use considerate language
- o3: State it clearly
- o4: Lead directly with the core issue

### language-05 — How much humor do you want?

- o1: None
- o2: Very occasionally
- o3: Include it naturally
- o4: Make the exchange playful

### language-06 — How much should explanations use metaphor or story?

- o1: Prefer concrete facts
- o2: Use a little as support
- o3: Use it to aid understanding
- o4: I enjoy strongly metaphorical expression

### language-07 — How proactive should an AI be with suggestions?

- o1: Only when asked
- o2: Occasionally when needed
- o3: Anticipate useful next steps
- o4: Actively broaden the options

### language-08 — What should an AI do when it is uncertain?

- o1: Give the single best answer
- o2: Add a brief caveat
- o3: State confidence and alternatives
- o4: Explain the uncertainty in detail

### language-09 — How should jargon and abbreviations be used?

- o1: Avoid them
- o2: Always explain them
- o3: Use common field terms
- o4: Use precise expert terminology

### language-10 — Should an AI ask questions or make progress?

- o1: Make a proposal and proceed
- o2: State assumptions and proceed
- o3: Ask at important points
- o4: Clarify thoroughly before proceeding

## Thinking & decisions

### decision-01 — How many options should be considered?

- o1: One leading option
- o2: Two or three options
- o3: Several compared options
- o4: A broad range of possibilities

### decision-02 — How much evidence do you want for a decision?

- o1: Prioritize intuition
- o2: Check the main points
- o3: Compare the evidence
- o4: Inspect primary sources

### decision-03 — How do you approach a new method?

- o1: Use proven methods
- o2: Test it safely on a small scale
- o3: Try it when the upside is plausible
- o4: Experiment boldly and accept failure

### decision-04 — How much planning should happen before building?

- o1: Start and learn by doing
- o2: Set only the broad direction
- o3: Organize the steps
- o4: Design in detail first

### decision-05 — How do you enter a complex problem?

- o1: Start with a concrete example
- o2: Gather the facts
- o3: Map the structure
- o4: Begin from principles and assumptions

### decision-06 — When choosing between an established method and a new idea?

- o1: Preserve the established method
- o2: Improve it incrementally
- o3: Prefer the new approach
- o4: Redesign from the premises

### decision-07 — What matters most when comparing options?

- o1: Advantages and disadvantages
- o2: Cost and benefit
- o3: Short-term and long-term effects
- o4: Impact on each stakeholder

### decision-08 — How much should your own idea be challenged?

- o1: Only when I ask
- o2: Point out major gaps
- o3: Examine the opposing case
- o4: Stress-test it rigorously

### decision-09 — Should an AI recommend a final option?

- o1: Give me the information only
- o2: A light recommendation is fine
- o3: Recommend with reasons
- o4: Clearly advocate one option

### decision-10 — How much of the decision process should be recorded?

- o1: Keep only the result
- o2: Keep the main points
- o3: Keep the reasons
- o4: Keep assumptions and change history

## Collaboration

### collaboration-01 — Do you work better alone or with a team?

- o1: Alone with deep focus
- o2: Mostly alone, with consultation
- o3: With divided roles
- o4: With continuous team sharing

### collaboration-02 — What timing works best for collaboration?

- o1: Asynchronous writing
- o2: Short scheduled check-ins
- o3: Calls when needed
- o4: Working together live

### collaboration-03 — How much feedback do you want before completion?

- o1: Review only the finished work
- o2: Review at milestones
- o3: Review early and several times
- o4: Keep the work continuously visible

### collaboration-04 — Which role feels natural in collaborative work?

- o1: Own an assigned part
- o2: Own a part through discussion
- o3: Propose the direction
- o4: Architect and lead the whole

### collaboration-05 — What should happen when opinions conflict?

- o1: Stabilize the relationship first
- o2: Begin from common ground
- o3: Organize the disputed points directly
- o4: Identify contradictions immediately

### collaboration-06 — How visible should work in progress be?

- o1: Show only the result
- o2: Show progress
- o3: Share key judgments
- o4: Make the whole process traceable

### collaboration-07 — How should editing authority be shared?

- o1: Let others edit broadly
- o2: Review only major parts
- o3: Confirm before changes
- o4: I make the final change myself

### collaboration-08 — How independently may an AI work?

- o1: Confirm every step
- o2: Handle small bounded tasks
- o3: Proceed within the stated purpose
- o4: Own the path to the final result

### collaboration-09 — What should an AI do when it finds ambiguity?

- o1: Use a reasonable assumption
- o2: State the assumption and proceed
- o3: Ask only about important points
- o4: Resolve ambiguity before proceeding

### collaboration-10 — What is the most useful form for a deliverable?

- o1: A short conclusion
- o2: The finished artifact
- o3: Artifact plus key points
- o4: Artifact plus a decision record

## Trust & boundaries

### trust-01 — How much use of personal data is acceptable?

- o1: Keep it on the device
- o2: Use only what I explicitly provide
- o3: Use it for a clearly stated purpose
- o4: Use it broadly for convenience

### trust-02 — How long should answers and settings be retained?

- o1: Delete them after each use
- o2: Keep them only on the device
- o3: Keep them for a defined period
- o4: Remember them over time

### trust-03 — How should past preferences influence automatic adjustments?

- o1: Ask me every time
- o2: Suggest changes only
- o3: Make small adjustments automatically
- o4: Optimize proactively

### trust-04 — How much should an AI explain its judgment?

- o1: A good result is enough
- o2: Give the key point
- o3: Give the main reasons
- o4: Show assumptions and reasoning

### trust-05 — How should an AI report changes to a deliverable?

- o1: Give me the result
- o2: Mention only major changes
- o3: List the changes
- o4: Record reasons and effects too

### trust-06 — How visible should readability and accessibility settings be?

- o1: Let me find them if needed
- o2: Show the main settings
- o3: Offer them at the beginning
- o4: Keep adjustment controls visible

### trust-07 — How much recovery from mistakes should be available?

- o1: Let me retry
- o2: Let me undo the last action
- o3: Let me restore from history
- o4: Provide multiple recovery points

### trust-08 — For safety, legal, financial, or other high-impact decisions?

- o1: Prioritize my own judgment
- o2: Give a warning
- o3: Pause for confirmation
- o4: Strongly recommend expert review

### trust-09 — How often should this preference profile be updated?

- o1: Keep it mostly stable
- o2: Update after major changes
- o3: Review it occasionally
- o4: Create a new one for each project

### trust-10 — What should an AI avoid most?

- o1: Turning preferences into a personality label
- o2: Making important decisions without confirmation
- o3: Removing too much information
- o4: Prioritizing old answers over current instructions

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