FINAL SCORES:

If you got between 5 and 8 points, you're a: Sidney Slacker

Keeping up with the fast-paced world of IT can be tough. However, if you want to be a top-notch IT manager, it's important to stay on top of new developments, applications, trends and processes. Joining industry associations, attending conferences, and reading tech publications for tips like the ones above (see, you're getting better already!) should start you on the way to becoming a valuable part of the management team and a resource for both IT staff and company employees.

If you got between 9 and 12, you're a: Terry Top-Notch

Congratulations! You're doing pretty damn well at juggling the many balls required in an IT manager position. You try to keep on top of trends, and add new programs and best practices to your enterprise at a responsible rate that helps keep your employer ahead of the competition. Keep up the good work.

If you got between 13 and 15 points, you're a: Taylor Too-Much

You may think your super-gung-ho attitude is winning you brownie points at work, but an IT manager that floods the company with new technological additions, processes, and apps will just deplete the budget, cause resentment and confuse the employees. Use some of the strategies outlined above to help your company get ahead, but choose carefully and be sure to gauge user reaction for a smooth roll-out.