IQ tests typically include questions that assess a variety of cognitive abilities such as logical reasoning, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, pattern recognition, inductive and deductive reasoning, general knowledge, spatial visualization, and critical thinking. Common types of questions on IQ tests include:
- Numerical reasoning: finding missing numbers in sequences or solving math problems.
- Logical reasoning: solving puzzles, analogies, or deduction problems.
- Verbal reasoning: understanding vocabulary, word analogies, and identifying odd words out.
- General knowledge: questions about historical facts, science, geography, and famous personalities.
- Spatial visualization: mentally rotating objects or understanding 3D shapes.
- Critical thinking: problems that require drawing conclusions from given premises.
Examples include completing number sequences, identifying patterns, answering questions about logical relationships, and vocabulary-based odd-one-out questions. Some questions may also assess short-term memory or attention. IQ tests aim to measure information processing capabilities, problem-solving skills, and cognitive abilities through a diverse set of question types.
