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Quick IQ test

A shorter form of the same test. Choose an answer or press the button to start the clock. Your result is free.

Which cell completes the grid?

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How it works

  1. 1

    Puzzles

    15 puzzles: matrices, number and letter series, turned shapes and short logic problems, easiest first.

  2. 2

    Clock

    10 minutes in total. Skip a puzzle and come back to it. The clock runs on if you reload.

  3. 3

    Result

    Your score, the likely range on a parallel form, the hardest level you solved reliably and your score by area.

  4. 4

    Review

    Every answer is explained, free. Nothing asks for your email, and nothing is held back.

Example result

Result slip, quick form

A sample answer sheet, shown to illustrate the report you get.

Score12 of 15 correct
Time used07:36 of 10:00
Likely rangeon a parallel form, one standard error10 to 14
Guessing averagerandom answers would score about2.5 of 15

Where the score sits

Level ladder

Level 1One plain rule3/3
Level 2Two rules together2/2
Level 3Three rules, or a two-step pattern4/5
Level 4Overlapping rules2/3
Level 5Many rules, close distractors1/2

Hardest level solved reliably: Level 4 of 5. Reliably means at least 2 of 3 right at that level and every level below.

Areas

Matrices3/650%
Series3/3100%
Spatial3/3100%
Logic3/3100%

Why there is no IQ number here

An IQ is a rank: it compares your score with a large tested group, where the average is 100. We have not tested such a group yet, so any IQ we printed would be made up, which is what pay-at-the-end tests do. Your score, level and areas are real counts from your answers.

How IQ tests workOur methodology

IQClock’s quick test is a free, timed set of reasoning puzzles for a brief practice session. It lets you review your answers and performance, but it does not report an IQ score.

What the quick test is for

This test is a short, timed sample of reasoning puzzles for anyone who wants a focused session. It has 15 puzzles and a 10-minute limit, and you can review every answer with its explanation.

Use it to try the test format or see how you handle a brief timed session. It is free, requires no sign-up or email, and nothing is paid at the end. For untimed examples, try the practice puzzles.

Why the shorter test gives a wider likely range

A shorter test gives a wider likely range on a retest because fewer puzzles provide less evidence about how consistently you solve different kinds of problems. A small set can be more affected by which puzzles appear and how you approach them.

That range describes uncertainty across attempts. A longer test provides more puzzles across reasoning areas, giving a broader basis for comparison. See how results are calculated on the methodology page.

What your quick test result shows

Your result shows correct answers, time used, the likely range on a retest, the score you would get by guessing, the hardest level solved reliably, and your score in each area. These details describe your performance on this attempt.

IQClock does not print an IQ number or population percentile because an IQ is a rank against a large tested group, and IQClock has not tested such a group.

When to take the full test instead

Take the full test when you want a broader sample of your reasoning across more puzzles. It has 30 puzzles and a 25-minute limit, so it suits a longer session.

Choose the quick test for a shorter session. Choose the full version when you have more time to answer questions before reviewing your results.

Questions

How long does the quick IQ test take?

It has a 10-minute time limit for 15 puzzles. You can review each answer and its explanation after the test, so allow extra time if you want to read through the feedback.

How is the quick test different from the full test?

The quick test has 15 puzzles and a 10-minute limit. The full test has 30 puzzles and a 25-minute limit, giving you a broader sample and a more informative likely range on a retest.

Will the quick test give me an IQ score?

No. It reports your performance on the test, including correct answers, time used, and scores by area, but it does not report an IQ number or population percentile. IQClock has not tested a large group to establish those ranks.

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