FREE MoCA Executive Functioning Questions and Answers
Please connect the numbers in order: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10.
Can you do that as quickly as possible?
This task tests the participant's ability to follow a sequence and quickly process information. The correct answer is the correct order of numbers. Mistakes or delays may indicate difficulties with attention, processing speed, or executive functioning.
Please draw a clock, and set the time to 10:10.
This test assesses visuospatial skills and executive functioning. The ability to draw the clock accurately and set the hands to the correct time reflects intact executive functioning. Errors may point to deficits in planning, spatial awareness, or motor coordination.
In what way are an apple and a banana alike?
This task tests abstract thinking and the ability to identify similarities between objects. The correct answer requires the participant to recognize the common category between the two objects (fruits). Difficulty with abstract thinking may show challenges in executive function, as this skill requires flexibility and cognitive processing.
Please name as many animals as you can in one minute.
This task tests verbal fluency and executive functioning. The correct answer includes a list of animals, showing the participant’s ability to generate words within a category. The task challenges cognitive flexibility and the ability to retrieve information quickly. Difficulty in producing a large number of animals may indicate executive dysfunction.
If you have a key, you can open a door. What else could you use to open a door?
This task evaluates abstract reasoning and problem-solving abilities, which are key components of executive functioning. The correct answer is “another key,” as it is a logical alternative to the original key. The ability to think flexibly and generate appropriate solutions is tested here.