If a client was given SEC code on the SDS, what would the main strength be?

• A. Social followed by enterprising followed by conventional
• B. Social followed by Enterprising followed by Conventional
• C. Conventional followed by Artistic followed by Realistic
• D. Social followed by enterprising followed by conventional

Answer: (D)

In this framework, the SDS code reveals the order of a person’s strongest career themes. If the code is SEC, the top three themes are Social, Enterprising, and Conventional, in that exact order. The main strength shown here is the blend of those three abilities: you’re drawn to working with people and helping or teaching them (Social), you have the initiative and leadership to guide others and persuade or organize efforts (Enterprising), and you’re comfortable with structure, data, and details within organized systems (Conventional). This combination points to strengths in roles that involve guiding or supporting others within structured settings—think coordinating teams, leading service-oriented projects, training in a structured environment, or managing processes with a people-focused approach. The order indicates the priority of these strengths: Social first, then Enterprising, then Conventional.