Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition (WISC-V) Competency Practice Test

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• What materials are necessary for the Digit Span subtest?
• When should testing for matrix reasoning be discontinued?
• What defines a 2-point answer on the Scale of Intelligence?
• How many points does the last backward trial score for LDSb if successful?
• What is the objective of including both Form A and Form B in the Symbol Search task?
• For children aged 6-8, which sample items should be administered first in the Scale of Measurement (MR)?
• If a participant asks you to repeat numbers you have already stated, how should you handle it?
• What is allowed for children during figure weights tasks?
• If a student does not point or show their answer, what is the appropriate response?
• For scoring in BD, what point value corresponds with a time range of 51-70 seconds?
• In matrix reasoning, where is assistance permissible?
• What is the appropriate response for a child saying "I can't do it" during the test?
• On the CD assessment, at what angle are rotated symbols considered incorrect?
• What is the scoring range for items 4-9 in BD?
• What should you do to maintain rapport during the VP assessment?
• Which component of the Digit Span task assesses how well an individual can recall numbers in reverse order?
• What skill is primarily tested in the Symbol Search subtest?
• What is the scoring system for the Digit Span subtest?
• How many total target symbols are presented in Form A and Form B of Symbol Search combined?
• Which of the following is NOT a subtest of the WISC-V?
• How can you support a student who seems anxious about answering?
• What constitutes a set error in Symbol Search?
• When administering SI, what should be done if the child scores 0 on the first two items?
• When is it appropriate to provide assistance in the Digit Span subtest?
• What should you do if the time limit expires but the child is still selecting a response in the VP assessment?
• What is the reverse rule for VC assessment?
• What is the purpose of the last sequencing trial in LDSs?
• What can potentially result from children hesitating during the block design test?
• What does the Symbol Search subtest require from the child?
• What is the time limit for test items on matrix reasoning?
• How can you prompt for a queryable response?
• For children aged 6-7, what is the starting item for the Symbol Search test?
• What does the abbreviation LPSs stand for?
• If a student draws the correct answer over the incorrect one, what is the expected outcome?
• In the Block Design task, what is required of the child?
• A gap error in BD is penalized only if it exceeds what measurement and remains uncorrected?
• Which materials are required for the VP assessment?
• In the Similarities task, what type of thinking is primarily engaged?
• Which items are considered teaching items for the Scale of Intelligence?
• During a testing session, if the intended response from a child is unclear, what should the facilitator do?
• What time bonus is associated with a score of 6 points?
• What should you say if a child claims their response pieces are incorrectly oriented?
• What should a student do if they attempt to turn the page early?
• What do you need to score for BD dimension errors?
• What should a facilitator do if a child's performance in a test shows signs of frustration?
• What should you say if there is no answer after 30 seconds?
• What is the starting item for ages 6-16 in the PS section?
• For Digit Span, when should the forward section be discontinued?
• Which error type is most related to the visual perception of symbols in the Symbol Search test?
• What is the maximum raw score possible for the Digit Span (DS) component?
• Which materials are necessary for conducting the Symbol Search assessment?
• DSs is an assessment of what type of cognitive function?
• What should you do to facilitate a student's success in answering questions?
• What is the consequence of exceeding the time limit for an item in BD?
• What constitutes the total number of rotational errors in BD?
• What should a child do to respond correctly when they start early during a test?
• What age group corresponds to the starting items labeled as "Item 1" for the Scale of Intelligence?
• What should the teacher convey if a student asks for an eraser after making a mistake?
• Which of the following best describes the challenges faced in Symbol Search?
• How many points is awarded for a response that includes all correct pictures but in the wrong order for Picture Span Items 4-26?
• What are the three types of errors that can occur in BD?
• If a participant provides two answers in response to a question, how should you ask for clarification?
• If a student asks to see the stimulus page again, what is the correct response?
• Which age group starts at item 5 in the VC assessment?
• What are items 1-3 in BD scoring worth?
• What is a key part of the materials needed for the CD assessment?
• When conducting testing, if a child draws on target items, what should be the response?
• What is assessed in the Vocabulary subtest?
• What is the maximum raw score for the LDSf?
• What is the primary goal of administering the Block Design task?
• How should you respond if a participant does not point at an object?
• How should you handle a situation where a participant asks you to repeat?
• In Figure Weights, what is the goal during the task?
• What should you do if a student answers with fewer than three numbers?
• What is the required action when an incorrect response is given on the qualifying item in sequencing for ages 6-7?
• What is the starting item for children aged 6-7 on the BD assessment?
• What cognitive ability is primarily measured by DS in WISC-V?
• What materials are utilized for items 4-13 in BD?
• What should a child do if they omit any items while taking a test?
• If a child self-corrects their initial response on PS, how should you score?
• What is the maximum score you can receive for the FW assessment?
• DSb refers to which aspect of the digit span testing?
• What is the order for administering items in the PS section?
• For both ages 6-7 and ages 8-16, what is a common material needed for the Symbol Search test?
• Which of the following answers is considered correct on the CD assessment?
• What is essential for a child to have a successful performance on CD?
• What is the correct stopping criterion for the CD assessment after 120 seconds?
• Which of the following items in the PS are considered teaching items?
• What type of items would likely be found in the visual puzzles subtest?
• When a participant starts to answer before finishing saying the numbers, what is the best response?
• What is a key aspect of the Matrix Reasoning task?
• How should a child respond if they make a mistake and acknowledge it during testing?
• How are dimension errors defined in BD?
• What is the purpose of the stopwatch in the Symbol Search assessment?
• During the picture span test, what is expected from the child?
• What action should be taken after the third score of 0 in PS?
• Which task does the child NOT perform in the Visual Puzzles subtest?
• The Full Scale IQ (FSIQ) includes how many initial subtests?
• What is the maximum raw score for the VP on the WISC-V?
• What materials are necessary for the BD assessment?
• How many seconds are allocated for item 1 on the BD assessment?
• Which type of error involves selecting a symbol that is similar but not identical to the target symbol?
• If a student is confused and hesitant, what is an appropriate teacher response?
• In the scoring of Picture Span, what point values can be awarded for Items 4-26?
• What does a 2 point response on VC indicate?
• How many seconds are allotted for items 6-9 on BD?
• For children aged 9-11, what are the starting items for the VP assessment?
• What is the procedure for discontinuation on backward trials in Digit Span?
• For children aged 8-16, which form should be used for the initial items in Symbol Search?
• In the context of testing, what does SS stand for?
• What does the child determine in the Figure Weights subtest?
• How would you define a rotation error in Symbol Search?
• What is the requirement for scoring in the VP assessment?
• What is classified as a 0 point answer on the Scale of Intelligence?
• What materials are needed to conduct the MR assessment?
• What is the maximum BD dimension error raw score?
• What is the maximum raw score for DSf?
• What is the procedure if a child aged 9-16 does not score perfectly on the first two items of the VP assessment?
• For children aged 12-16, which item should be the starting point for reliability?
• What cognitive ability does the Matrix Reasoning task most closely assess?
• Which materials are required for the CD assessment?
• What is the main task for the Picture Span subtest?
• What is the maximum BD total raw score that includes time bonus?
• Which of the following is a component included in the VSI?
• What is the focus of the WMI component in the WISC-V?
• How do you score DS in the WISC-V assessment?
• What is the reverse rule for the BD assessment?
• For how many items can you provide assistance during the VP assessment?
• In a Symbol Search assessment, what action follows a successful response?
• For the DS qualifying item, the minimum number to count correctly is?
• Which item represents a 1 point answer in the Scale of Intelligence?
• For BD time bonus, how many points are awarded for scoring between 71-120 seconds?
• What is the maximum raw score for DSs?
• What is the number of target symbols present on Form B of Symbol Search?
• For FW, how many seconds are allowed for items 1-18?
• What type of test is the WISC-V considered to be?
• What is the maximum number of scores of 0 that can occur before discontinuing the SI?
• What is the total raw score for the CD assessment based on?
• What is the starting item for the VP assessment for ages 12-16?
• How many seconds should elapse for items 1-18 on the FW assessment?
• What does a score from Symbol Search primarily assess in children?
• What should you do if the child's responses indicate memorization in reverse order?
• What action should be taken if a student has been silent for 20 seconds without an answer?
• When do dimension errors occur in BD?
• What should be done if a left-handed child is blocking symbols on the CD?
• What happens if a child's initial presentation does not meet the dimensional criteria in BD?
• Rotations of less than how many degrees are not considered errors in BD?
• What do you do if a participant scores 0 on both trials in sequencing for ages 8-16?
• How should the BD assessment be administered for child scoring?
• What is the maximum BD total raw score that does not include the time bonus?
• If a child exceeds the specified dimensions in the block design subtest, what should the examiner do?
• What should you say to encourage a child who is taking too long to think of an answer?
• What does the abbreviation BD stand for in the context of WISC-V?
• How should a teacher respond to a student correcting their answer by drawing over it?
• What are the two primary item types in matrix reasoning?
• What do children do in the Digit Span task that tests their memory?
• What is the purpose of the reverse rule in VC assessments?
• What should you say to the child after re-exposing the stimulus page?
• According to the PS guidelines, what does the reverse rule entail?
• What should a student do if they reach the time limit without providing an answer?
• How do you score items in matrix reasoning?
• Why is it important for a child to wait until they are prompted to start the test?
• What guidance should be given to a student who starts answering out of sequence?
• What is the significance of the time limit in the Symbol Search task?
• How many seconds are given for items 2-5 on the BD assessment?
• For FW, how many seconds are allowed for items 19-34?
• Which materials are required for the PS administration?
• What type of questions may be asked regarding pictures in vocabulary tasks?
• Which subtest of the WISC-V assesses verbal reasoning?
• What is the time limit for items on the VP assessment?
• For ages 6-8, what is the starting item for FW?
• What is the exposure time for Sample Item B - Item 26 on PS?
• In the coding subtest, what does the examiner prompt the child to do?
• When should the VC assessment be discontinued?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the skills assessed in the WISC-V?
• What is an appropriate approach when a student attempts to guess an answer?
• What is the maximum BD rotational error raw score?
• How many points can be earned for items 1-4 in the VC assessment?
• At what point do you discontinue the CD assessment?
• What is the time limit for items 10-13 on BD?
• Which activity is involved in the Coding subtest?
• For ages 6-7, what is the starting item for the VC assessment?
• What is the primary task in the Digit Span subtest?
• What is the appropriate response if a child draws more than one line through a response item?
• What is a good strategy if a participant gives an answer that involves both a letter and a number?
• What is the goal of the WISC-V testing process?
• What is the appropriate response if the participant’s answer is unclear?
• What should a teacher do if a student's answer is unclear?
• How many points does a child earn for each correctly drawn symbol on CD?
• What is the reverse rule for SI testing for children aged 8-16?
• If a child repeats numbers incorrectly, what is an effective response?
• What is the maximum raw score for the LDSb?
• What are the starting items for the VP assessment for ages 6-8?
• What should an examiner say if a child makes a rotation error on the block design subtest?
• What does LDSb score based on?
• If a student's response is unclear, what is the best way to clarify it?
• Which of the following best defines the purpose of the Digit Span subtest?
• When do you discontinue the BD assessment?
• What does a "2 point answer" indicate in SI?
• If a student does not point to or show their answer, what should the teacher do?
• What does the Similarities task require from the child?
• How should a teacher handle a student's request for help while they are completing tasks?
• What do children do in the Visual Puzzles subtest?
• What is the maximum possible raw score for the Picture Span (PS) assessment?
• What is the time bonus score for completing the task in the range of 1-30 seconds?
• What is the starting item for children ages 12-16 in the VC assessment?
• What is the maximum duration to discontinue testing for Symbol Search (SS)?
• What should be the starting item for the sequencing section for ages 8-16?
• How many consecutive perfect scores are needed before stopping for the Scale of Intelligence?
• What is the appropriate response if a student provides their answer in an incorrect order?
• When are rotation errors corrected in BD?
• What is the starting item for children aged 8-16 on the BD assessment?
• When should timing start during the coding assessment?
• Which item on FW requires specific verbal instructions?
• When the first sample for Picture Span is incorrect, what is the next step?
• What does a 0 point response on VC imply?
• What is the maximum raw score for Longest Picture Span Responses (LPSr)?
• What is the reverse rule for figure weights?
• What is the overarching category for BD scoring items?
• Blocks are a part of which WISC-V subtest?
• How should a student respond if they are unsure of the order of their answers?
• What should the teacher ask if a student answers non-verbally?
• What is the maximum raw score for DSb?
• What item must not have an eraser when using the materials for CD?
• In the Picture Span assessment, what score is given for a perfectly ordered response?
• What should the examiner say if a child gets something right during testing?
• The PSI is comprised of which two components?
• How many consecutive perfect scores are required to discontinue the reverse rule?
• How is DSf (digit span forward) score obtained?
• What happens if the second sample of Picture Span is incorrect after the first?
• How many subtests are there in total in the WISC-V?
• When starting the CD assessment for ages 8-16, what materials are necessary?
• In which situation would you score only the intended response on PS?
• What do the items 10-13 in BD scoring relate to?
• How many total points can a child earn on the CD assessment based on their symbols?
• How many points can be scored for the VP assessment?
• What point value is awarded for scoring between 31-50 seconds in BD?
• What type of items are classified as picture items on the VC?
• Which materials are necessary for the VC assessment?
• If a child mishears a word during the similarities subtest, what should the examiner do?
• What is the recommended action if the teacher recognizes a student has made a small mistake?
• The WMI is made up of which elements?
• For ages 6-7, what test items are needed to begin the CD assessment?
• How many seconds is the exposure time for Sample Item A - Item 3 on PS?
• The FRI consists of which components?
• In the Coding subtest, what must the child do?
• When a student is struggling with their responses, how should you handle it?
• What is the maximum raw score for the LDSs?
• What is indicated by a 1 point response on VC?
• When should you discontinue the PS?
• What should a student do if they start giving their answers before being prompted?
• In which section does the first item for ages 6-16 start in the Digit Span subtest?
• What is the scoring range for VC items 5-29?
• What should a student do if they haven’t responded and time is about to run out?
• What action should be taken after the maximum time is reached in the Symbol Search test?
• Which subtests contribute to the Verbal Comprehension Index (VCI)?
• Which materials are used for items 1-3 in BD?
• When a participant does not respond, what is the best practice after the time is up?
• What does the prompt for SI ask when needing clarification?
• Which materials are necessary for the FW assessment?
• How many sections are there in the Digit Span subtest?
• In the Digit Span test, which scoring component assesses the forward recall of numbers?
• For ages 9-16, what is the starting item for FW?
• At what point should the Scale of Intelligence (SI) testing be discontinued?
• What is the purpose of prompting a participant to show something?
• Which of the following subtests are timed?
• How is scoring determined for items in the VP assessment?
• How is LDSf (last forward trial in digit span) scored?
• When should you discontinue the VP assessment?
• When should a teacher allow students to correct their responses?
• How is a gap error in BD specifically addressed?
• The VSI is composed of which two components?
• How many target symbols are found on Form A of Symbol Search?
• What is the next step if a child messes up on trial 1 of items 1-3 on BD?
• What age range aligns with the 'Sample items A and B, then item 5' for the MR test?