WISC Sample Test Questions for WISC-IV and WISC-V
Wondering what kinds of questions your child will be asked on the WISC-V (Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, Fifth Edition)? Here are five examples from five of the subtests given on the WISC-V.
IMPORTANT: While the WISC-V sample questions shown on this page are representative of what your child will see on the exam, they aren’t taken directly from the actual test that’s being administered this year. For more WISC Practice, check out our 100 Free Questions.
WISC-V Sample Question #1 — Fluid Reasoning, Figure Weights:
Parent, say to your child: “Which one of these (point to the answer choices) weighs the same as this (point to the star on the left side of the question mark)?”

WISC-V Sample Question #2 — Verbal Comprehension, Vocabulary:
Parent, say to your child: “I’m going to show you some pictures. First I’ll tell you a word, and then I want you to point to the picture of that word. Let’s begin! Now, point to the weather vane.”
WISC-V Sample Question #3 — Verbal Comprehension, Similarities:
Parent, ask your child this question out loud: “How are morning and afternoon alike?” (Answer: They’re both times in a day.)
WISC-V Sample Question #4 — Fluid Reasoning, Matrix Reasoning/ Serial Order Matrices:
Parent, say this to your child: “Do you see the figures inside these boxes? They form a pattern. Choose the figure in the answer row below that continues the pattern.”
WISC-V Sample Question #5 — Working Memory, Digit Span:
Parent, say to your child: “Let’s play a game. I’m going to say some numbers. When I am finished, I want you to repeat them exactly as I said them.” Then, recite the numbers below very clearly with exactly one number per second:
9 – 4 – 2 – 7 – 8 – 0 – 3
Be sure to change your voice register at the end of the series so your child knows it is over and time to repeat the number sequence back to you.
Answers: 2, 4th from left, They are both times in a day, 2, 9-4-2-7-8-0-3
Looking for more WISC Practice? Check out our 100 Free Questions!
See if TestingMom.com supports your child’s test by your school district. If you don't see your child's school district listed, check with us! We have practice for other tests as well.
Tell us about your experiences
40 Responses
Marie
My Doon will be tested for perceptual learning disabilities…. wanted to see what the questions were like . Thank you
madhulikalala@gmail.com
This is real fun. Can’t wait to give the test
tracy
Very helpful info, thank you for posting this
Laura
Thank you. We were trying to decide if we should have our bright child who exhibits test anxiety take this test. This made it easy to show her they were just puzzles. Thank you!
earguc@gmail.com
Best test we have taken ever. Cant tell how much it helped us.
Karen
Where are the answers?
TestingMom.com
Hi Karen,
The answers are at the very bottom of the post.
Best,
Connor
roshnimemon1@gmail.com
awesome
zhangyjiangj@hotmail.com
This looks fun.
Cindy
My daughter need to go to the exam. want to know how it looks like . Thank
Andrea
What age group would have the questions above? These seem to be for younger children. Surely they are too simple for a 10-12 year old and certainly a 13-16 year old? Can you please give examples of questions that a 10-12 year old might encounter?
mfakious@yahoo.com
I love testing mom
elbertmcgowan@gmail.com
Helpful
Mary
If a child has never experienced these type of tests, i.e. and sees a test paper for the first time is it possible that s/he might be taken aback and simply select random answers
TestingMom.com
Hi Mary –
Thank you for your comment.
This is a very real possibility and why our materials are developed to familiarize children with the concepts on these tests.
All the best,
Marcus
Hyde hurfu
It is interesting
Peggy
What age are these questions for. I notice some one else asked you that and you did not answer them.
If I order these can I get a set for preschoolers
TestingMom.com
Hi Peggy,
The WISC test is an IQ test given to children ages 6.5 and older. For children ages 3-6.5, you would want to use a test called the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence or WPPSI. Located at the top of our Buy Now page, you can unlock the Free 100 Questions and use them as a sample of what we offer. You will have the option to select a grade range, for you child I would suggest the Prek-K option.
Sincerely,
Ryan
Peggy
What age are these questions for. I notice some one else asked you that and you did not answer them.
If I order these can I get a set for preschoolers
Can I order 100 questions that are for preschoolers?
TestingMom.com
Hi Peggy,
The WISC test is an IQ test given to children ages 6.5 and older. For children ages 3-6.5, you would want to use a test called the Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence or WPPSI. Located at the top of our Buy Now page, you can unlock the Free 100 Questions and use them as a sample of what we offer. You will have the option to select a grade range, for you child I would suggest the Prek-K option.
Sincerely,
Ryan
sdanze2013@gmail.com
Where is the answer for #1
Mary
These questions for a 6 year old???
helenyujie@hotmail.com
I like this test
jennifer.lynn.braun1@gmail.com
really FUN
Tori Mara
Find interesting. Thank you.
Elizabeth Smith
Please send the 100 questions. I am a grandmother and a retired educator.
TestingMom.com
Hi Elizabeth,
Our 100 Free Questions are a great sampling from many of the tests we support. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to access the 100 Free Practice Questions (No purchase necessary):
1.) Go to www.testingmom.com and log in using your email address and password.
2.) Once you are logged in, click the “100 FREE QUESTIONS” button on the left-hand side of the page Or, you can follow this link: 100 Free Questions.
3.) Once redirected, you will see a large, blue box that reads “FREE QUESTIONS.” Click the orange button that reads “UNLOCK NOW.”
We look forward to having you on board with us!
Thank you,
Ryan
ddmm1022@gmail.com
I have already registered testing mom. But there is no Wisc-v
TestingMom.com
Hi Chun –
We do have a section specifically for the WISC-V. Please email us at help@testingmom.com if you need assistance finding this section.
All the best,
Marcus
Fatema
Where are the answers?
TestingMom.com
Hi Fatema –
The answers are located at the bottom of the page directly above the ‘Become a Member Today’ button.
All the best,
Marcus
rhinoramanan@gmail.com
why i did not get a mail of free 10 tests ?
blessings
dr ram
TestingMom.com
Hi Dr. Ram,
Our 100 Free Questions are a great sampling from many of the tests we support. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to access the 100 Free Practice Questions (No purchase necessary):
Go to www.testingmom.com and log in using your email address and password.
Once you are logged in, click the “100 FREE QUESTIONS” button on the left-hand side of the page Or, you can follow this link: 100 Free Questions.
Once redirected, you will see a large, blue box that reads “FREE QUESTIONS.” Click the orange button that reads “UNLOCK NOW.”
We look forward to having you onboard with us!
Best regards,
Marcus
Van
I would like to look at the questions of a WISC exam. Please send me some. Thanks.
lizavanhuffel@gmail.com
Hi . looking to find out if the “FAST TRACK – LIFE TIME MEMBERSHIP” at $299 is a single payment only , or if its linked to a yearly subscription as well .
Wendy
It’s fun. Thanks Testing Mom.
lu.sun00@gmail.com
Hi,
I was in the middle of looking at the 100 free questions, but the screen suddenly refreshed and I can’t get back to the sample questions anymore. Please help. I’m just on question #5.
Rudy
What more information do you want?
shikhanand1988@gmail.com
Looking for more WISC Practice? Check out our 100 Free Questions! – Please advise where I can find these.
TestingMom.com
Hello,
Please reach out to our Parent Success Team at help@testingmom.com or by calling (877) 609-6203. They will be more than happy to assist you with this situation.