Free Mensa IQ Mixed Challenge Practice Test

Question 1

What is the next term? Z, Y, X, W, V, ?

Accepted Answer

B. U

Answer

The sequence reverses the alphabet: Z, Y, X, W, V, U — each letter decreases by one position.

Question 2

If A=1, B=2, C=3... Z=26, what does the word 'ACE' sum to?

Accepted Answer

A. 8

Answer

A=1, C=3, E=5. Sum = 1+3+5 = 9. Wait: 1+3+5=9. Answer B.

Question 3

Which is the odd one out? Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Mars

Accepted Answer

C. Moon

Answer

Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are all planets. The Moon is Earth's natural satellite — it is the odd one out.

Question 4

A man walks 3 km north, then 4 km east. How far is he from his starting point?

Accepted Answer

A. 5 km

Answer

Using the Pythagorean theorem: √(3²+4²) = √(9+16) = √25 = 5 km.

Question 5

Which word is spelled correctly?

Accepted Answer

B. Necessary

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Necessary' — one 'c' and two 's's (or remember: one collar, two socks).

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