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Contrary to common belief that this task is to test physical attributes, the GTO gets a fair idea about a
lot of other qualities. The most predominant qualities that emerge from this task are:

(a) Ability to understand the various rules and procedures explained to you, which reflects on
your grasp.

(b) The appreciation of the layout and your choice of sequence will indicate about your effective
intelligence and organizing ability.

(c) Your sense of responsibility. If you break rules by touching red areas you will be penalized.

(d) Your ability to organize your time and effort towards getting maximum points.

(e) Self confidence

(f) Speed of decision

(g) Liveliness

(h) Determination

(i) Courage

(j) Stamina

How to Approach IOs?

Keep the following points in mind.

(a) Have a definite plan

(b) Choose the correct sequence

(c) Do not walk on the ground. Show some sense of urgency

(d) Do not break rules or touch red portions of the obstacles

(e) Remain composed while attempting high rise obstacles or the ones with ditch

(f) Do not keep looking at the GTO

(g) Do not exceed your time or give up halfway