Comprehensive Adult Intelligence Test (CAIT)

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CAIT

Comprehensive Adult Intelligence Test

Equs
Version 1.0 (11/22/2021)
Introduction

Welcome to the Comprehensive Adult Intelligence Test (CAIT).

The aim of project CAIT is to provide a free resource for estimating a full scale IQ (FSIQ) score
for adults interested in cognitive testing. The CAIT is designed for individuals over the age of
16.
The CAIT is inspired by and formatted to resemble the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
(WAIS). Overall, the goal is to provide a similar but streamlined experience that can estimate
FSIQ in a timely manner.

Estimating FSIQ across a diverse range of test batteries is the best way to estimate the g factor,
or general factor of intelligence. Most online IQ tests concentrate on measuring a single factor.
The CAIT is designed to provide a more comprehensive view of general intelligence by testing
multiple factors.
The CAIT is an opened ended project that will be updated over time to make it more accurate
and more comprehensive. If you have taken the WAIS professionally and decide to take the
CAIT, please submit your scores to u/EqusB to help improve this test.

Disclaimer
The CAIT is not a substitute for a professional IQ test. Scores obtained using the CAIT, if taken
correctly, are designed to give an accurate estimation of FSIQ. However, the CAIT is not a
diagnostic tool and cannot be used in any capacity other than as an informative tool. Individuals
seeking a diagnosis or comprehensive psychological report should be tested by a professional.
The CAIT is designed for native English speakers and adults over the age of 16. Non-native
English speakers cannot receive an accurate Verbal Comprehension Index. Individuals under the
age of 16 cannot receive an accurate IQ score.
CAIT Sources and Acknowledgements

The vocabulary items were taken from a SAT Verbal section from 1985.
The general knowledge items were taken from a 2013 battery standardized on American college
students.
Visual Puzzles and Figure weights were created by hand with several items inspired by material
from the WAIS.
Digit span and Symbol search were designed to mimic the formatting of the WAIS as closely as
possible.
A special thank you goes out to u/MelerEcckmanLawler on Reddit for automating the Digit
span and Symbol search subtests. Your hard work is invaluable to this community.
An additional thank you goes out to all of the participants in the preliminary data collection
stage. CAIT would not be possible without those that volunteered their cognitive testing history
and time.
CAIT Test Structure

Verbal Comprehension Index
1. Vocabulary – 10 Minutes
2. General Knowledge – 10 Minutes
Perceptual Reasoning Index
3. Visual Puzzles – 13 Minutes
4. Figure Weights – 12 Minutes
Cognitive Proficiency Index
5. Digit Span (Working Memory) – X Minutes
6. Symbol Search (Processing Speed) – 2 Minutes

Test Time: Approximately 1 Hour
Instructions

Each index subtest is listed separately on the following pages. Each subtest can be taken
separately at your leisure.
CAIT is designed to be taken on a monitor. Do not take this test on a cellphone. Failure to
adhere to this may invalidate your test result.
No outside resources are allowed at any point during this test. Pencils, paper, calculator,
google, etc, are NOT ALLOWED. The use of any outside resources invalidates your test result.

Please follow the instructions for each subtest carefully. Failure to adhere to the instructions will
invalidate the test result.

When finished, please record your raw score and or the reported scaled score. You will need to
use your raw scores to determine the scaled score for each subtest.
Once you have finished all of the subtests, use the tables provided in this document and follow
the instructions to determine your IQ score for each index, as well as a general ability score and
full scale IQ score.
Test 1 - Vocabulary

This subtest is 10 minutes long and has 31 items.

The goal is to look at the bolded word at the top and choose the word from the list that means the OPPOSITE of
that word. You are looking for the ANTONYM of the word in question.

Move quickly and do not spend overly long on any question, though do not rush, as correct answers are more
important than speed. Most people have more than enough time to finish the test.

It is important to consider each option before answering, as you must select the answer that is the MOST opposite
of the word in question. As the questions become more challenging, you may be required to distinguish between
finer shades of meaning. There is always only one correct answer to each question.

Try the following example before starting:

TOUGH

a) Neatly garbled
b) Quietly stated
c) Greatly improved
d) Easily chewed
e) Extremely clean

Answer: D. Easily chewed means the opposite of TOUGH.

Open the link when you are ready to begin.

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=qvn61891db3c51ff
Test 2 - General Knowledge

This subtest is 10 minutes long and has 32 items.

Your goal is to fill in the blank and answer the question.

Focus on correctly answering questions and do not rush. However, try to spend no more than 20-30 seconds on any
question.

Answer rules:

1. Answers will always be a SINGLE WORD WITH NO SPACES OR HYPHENS ETC. E.g. the answer would
NEVER be close-up (hyphenated) or a full name such as Benjamin Franklin (the answer would be Benjamin OR
Franklin).

2. Answers will always be in LOWER CASE.

3. This is not a spelling test; multiple spellings are accepted. In an event that you make a typo, you are allowed to
manually add the point to your total. Each question is worth 1 point. Please check your answers when finished to
insure you receive the correct score. If you were able to pronounce the correct answer you receive full value.

Try the following examples:

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE LONG SLEEP SOME ANIMALS GO THROUGH DURING THE ENTIRE
WINTER?

Answer: hibernation

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE RUBBER OBJECT THAT IS HIT BACK AND FORTH BY HOCKEY
PLAYERS?

Answer: puck

Open the link when you are ready to begin.

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=4jp61871b3649540
Test 3 - Visual Puzzles

This subtest is 13 minutes long and contained 31 items.

This test is required to be taken on a monitor. Slow loading times on phone and difficulty viewing items will
invalidate the results.
Select the 3 options that combine to make the shape at the top without overlapping. The answer MUST be three; no
less, no more. You will only receive value for selecting all three correct options.

The pieces may be rotated in 360 degrees.
Example:

Answer: 2 4 6
Try the examples inside the link before starting.

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=vbj5fe916a2cd596
Test 4 - Figure Weights

This subtest is 12 minutes long and contains 26 items.

This test is required to be taken on a monitor. Slow loading times on phone and difficulty viewing items will
invalidate the results.

Your goal is to determine which figures are equivalent in weight and will subsequently balance the scale when
placed in the question mark box on the right.

This is a timed test and your goal is to move as quickly as possible between questions while being accurate. Do
not rush, but do not dawdle either. Accuracy will trump speed on this test.

This test has a very high ceiling and it is unlikely that you will finish the test. It is normal to not finish, and it is
possible to achieve an extremely high score without finishing.

RANDOM GUESSING IS NOT ALLOWED. You are, of course, allowed to make calculated guesses based on
your best estimates of the question. However, random guesses without attempting to solve the problem will not be
rewarded any points.

Therefore, the correct strategy is to utilize all of your time trying to SOLVE the problem at hand. Do not randomly
fill in the answers as you begin to run low on time.

Example:

Answer: 1

Try the examples inside the link before starting.

https://www.classmarker.com/online-test/start/?quiz=6b45ff209f547a23
Test 5 - Digit Span

This is a test of memory. Your memory will be tested by having you listen to a series of numbers and requiring you
to recall them.
In this test, you should listen to the auditory digit prompts and type the numbers that you hear in the response box.
This test requires speakers and you will need to be able to hear clearly.
Remember that no resources are allowed during CAIT and you can only rely on your memory.
This test may take 10 to 15 minutes depending on your response speed.
Three tests will be administered in a row:
1. Digits Forward
2. Digits Backwards
3. Digits in Sequence
When ready, proceed to the link and listen carefully. Additionally, please insert your age and record the Scaled
Score at the bottom when you are finished.
https://wais-iv-digit-span-00667a.netlify.app/