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  • Rules and timing

    • 20 questions, about 4 min.
    • Answer truthfully — there are no right or wrong answers for screener items.
    • Work alone, in a quiet place. Don't consult others mid-test.

  • No retake in this session

    For accuracy this test cannot be retaken in the same session. Make sure you have enough time and a focused environment before you start.

  • Disclaimer

    Taking our test should not be viewed as a comprehensive or precise evaluation of your abilities. Results are for informational and self-reflection purposes only.

About this assessment
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Free IQ Test

Take the free IQ test online. 20 questions testing pattern recognition, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and logic. Instant cognitive score with brain-boosting tips.

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What Is the IQ Test?

This IQ Test measures your cognitive abilities across four key dimensions: pattern recognition, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, and logical thinking. These are the same dimensions tested in clinical IQ assessments like the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS), condensed into 20 quick questions.

While not a replacement for a clinically administered IQ test, this assessment gives you a reliable directional indicator of your cognitive strengths and areas for growth. The questions range from classic number sequences and analogies to tricky logic puzzles and spatial reasoning.

What You'll Discover

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Your cognitive bracket — from Developing to Exceptional

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Strengths across pattern, verbal, numerical, and logical reasoning

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Personalized tips to sharpen your cognitive abilities

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A shareable IQ result card

What a Question Looks Like

Question 1 of 20

What comes next in the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

19 more after this · 5 min totalAnswer this one

How It Works

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    Answer

    20 questions, 5 min. Auto-advance — no manual Next.

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    See result

    Instant breakdown of your profile. Free, shareable, saved if you sign in.

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    Go deeper

    Premium unlocks the full report — careers, strengths, growth paths.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a real IQ test?

This is a cognitive self-reflection exercise, not a clinically administered test. For an official IQ score, see a licensed psychologist. However, the questions cover the same cognitive domains (pattern recognition, verbal reasoning, numerical ability, logic) as clinical assessments.

Can I improve my IQ score?

Yes! While baseline intelligence has a genetic component, cognitive abilities can be sharpened through practice, learning new skills, physical exercise, quality sleep, and brain-training activities. Fluid intelligence (problem-solving) is more trainable than crystallized intelligence (accumulated knowledge).

How many questions are there?

20 questions across multiple cognitive domains. Most people complete it in about 5 minutes. There's no time pressure — take as long as you need.

How is my IQ score calculated?

Your score is normalized against a reference distribution centered at 100, with a standard deviation of 15 — the same scaling used by clinical IQ tests. Scores above 130 indicate exceptional performance; scores below 70 indicate room for cognitive growth. The breakdown across pattern, verbal, numerical, and logic domains tells you where to focus.

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