Our cognitive abilities determine how efficiently we can process and retain information. They are a significant factor in determining our ability to learn, adapt, and perform daily tasks. But how sharp is your mind? Take this test and find out!.

Instructions

This test is designed to challenge your cognitive skills in several areas. We will be evaluating your memory, perception, attention, and problem-solving abilities. Each question will give you a maximum of 30 seconds to answer.

Do not use any external resources or seek outside help. The test is composed of 10 questions, each worth 10 points. Keep track of your answers as you go.

Question 1. Memory

What was the name of the last book you read?.

Question 2. Perception

Which of the following shapes is different from the others?.

• Triangle
• Circle
• Square
• Oval

Question 3. Attention

Count how many times the letter “e” appears in the following sentence: “The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.”.

Question 4. Problem-Solving

You have six matching socks in your drawer. They are all black except for two, which are brown. You need to find a matching pair of black socks in complete darkness.

What is the minimum number of socks you need to take out of the drawer to be sure you have a matching black pair?.

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Question 5. Memory

What is the name of the third president of the United States?.

Question 6. Perception

Which of the following words is spelled correctly?.

• Accomodate
• Accommodate
• Accommodate
• Accommodate

Question 7. Attention

Which of the following numbers is an odd number?.

• 24
• 21
• 34
• 30

Question 8. Problem-Solving

You have a glass that is half full of water. You add 10 more ounces to the glass. How much water is in the glass now?.

Question 9. Memory

What was the name of your first-grade teacher?.

Question 10. Perception

Which of the following pictures is upside down?.

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Results

Now it’s time to check your answers and see how sharp your mind is!.

1. The name of the last book you read. (10 points)
2. The oval shape is different from the others. (10 points)
3. The letter “e” appears 3 times in the sentence. (10 points)
4. You need to take out 3 socks to be certain you have a pair of black socks. (10 points)
5. Thomas Jefferson was the third president of the United States. (10 points)
6. “Accommodate” is spelled correctly. (10 points)
7. The number 21 is an odd number. (10 points)
8. The glass is now completely full since you didn’t mention if the glass was half-empty or half-full. (10 points).
9. Remembering the name of your first-grade teacher. (10 points)
10. Picture 2 is upside down. (10 points)

Your final score out of 100:.