Test your IQ

Here are some tips for answering graphic IQ type questions –

1. Look for Patterns Look at shapes, colors, sizes, orientations, and positions, then find the rule or logic of the sequence or arrangement.
2. Work Carefully and Methodically don’t race through the questions, but don’t hang around either.
3. Eliminate Wrong Answers: The best strategy for any multiple choice question.  Use the process of elimination to narrow down the choices. More on answering Multiple Choice
4. Practice Spatial Visualization Practice puzzles and games that require spatial reasoning.  Visualize changes in shapes and positions.
5. Symmetry is important Many graphic IQ questions involve symmetrical patterns. Check for lines of symmetry or rotational symmetry.
6. Multiple Attributes: Some questions have changes in more than one attribute (e.g., both shape and color). Consider all changing attributes.
7. Manage your time  If a question is taking too long, move on and return after.  More on time management on a test
8. Stay Calm and Focus Keep your mind clear. Stress and anxiety cloud judgment and make it harder to recognize patterns.  Now you are writing a test – there will be lots of time after!   How to handle test anxiety.
9. Practice! Regular practice with a variety of graphic IQ questions will help you recognize patterns more quickly and improve your problem-solving ability.
10. Understand Basic Geometry Basic geometric principles are very helpful.   Basic Geometry Practice Questions

Failing to identify the relationship.  A common mistake is not understanding the relationship between the first pair of pictures and applying it.   Identify a specific relationship between the first pair of pictures and find the corresponding relationship in the answer choices. Be careful not to overlook important details or recognize patterns.

Choosing superficial similarities  Another mistake is focusing on superficial similarities between the pictures instead of the underlying relationship. Sometimes the relationship is for abstract or conceptual connections rather than literal or visual similarities. Don’t get distracted by irrelevant details or choose an answer based on superficial resemblances.

Analytical Reasoning

Analogies

How to Answer Analogy

Logic and IQ Practice

IQ

Graphic Comparisons

Logic Practice II

Sentence Logic

Matching

Verbal Classification

Law Enforcement

Correctional Officer
BC Police
Ontario Police
Deputy Sheriff
RCMP

Firefighter (Canadian)
OTEE
PSEE

High School

CCAT (7 & 8)

Aptitude

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