Intelligence Test IQ Scoring and Norms

Question 1

What does IQ stand for?

Accepted Answer

Intelligence Quotient

Answer

Intellectual Quotient

Answer

Inherent Quality

Answer

Intellectual Quality

Question 2

On most modern IQ tests, what is the average (mean) score for the general population?

Accepted Answer

100

Answer

85

Answer

115

Answer

120

Question 3

The original IQ formula was Mental Age divided by Chronological Age, multiplied by 100. Who developed this formula?

Accepted Answer

William Stern

Answer

Alfred Binet

Answer

Francis Galton

Answer

David Wechsler

Question 4

What IQ score range is typically classified as 'average' intelligence?

Accepted Answer

90–109

Answer

70–79

Answer

80–89

Answer

110–119

Question 5

What percentage of the population scores between 85 and 115 on a standard IQ test?

Accepted Answer

68%

Answer

50%

Answer

95%

Answer

34%

Question 6

Which IQ score threshold is commonly used to identify intellectual giftedness?

Accepted Answer

130

Answer

110

Answer

120

Answer

140