Wechsler Test Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) Subtests 3

Question 1

The Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI) of the WISC-V is primarily based on which two subtests?

Accepted Answer

Similarities and Vocabulary

Answer

Block Design and Visual Puzzles

Answer

Digit Span and Picture Span

Answer

Coding and Symbol Search

Question 2

In the Similarities subtest, a child is asked how two words are alike. What ability does this primarily assess?

Accepted Answer

Abstract verbal reasoning

Answer

Visual-motor speed

Answer

Spatial construction

Answer

Working memory

Question 3

Which subtest asks the child to recall a sequence of pictures in order, contributing to the Working Memory Index?

Accepted Answer

Picture Span

Answer

Picture Concepts

Answer

Matrix Reasoning

Answer

Visual Puzzles

Question 4

The Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) on the WISC-V is composed of how many subtests?

Accepted Answer

Seven

Answer

Five

Answer

Ten

Answer

Fifteen

Question 5

Which subtest requires the child to use blocks to recreate a two-dimensional geometric pattern?

Accepted Answer

Block Design

Answer

Matrix Reasoning

Answer

Arithmetic

Answer

Letter-Number Sequencing

Question 6

Letter-Number Sequencing asks the child to do what after hearing a mixed sequence of letters and numbers?

Accepted Answer

Recall numbers in ascending order then letters in alphabetical order

Answer

Repeat the sequence exactly as heard

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Define each item

Answer

Copy the items on paper

Question 7

Which index reflects a child's ability to solve novel problems independent of learned knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Fluid Reasoning Index

Answer

Verbal Comprehension Index

Answer

Processing Speed Index

Answer

Working Memory Index