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Fluid Reasoning Test: Measure Your Pattern-Based Problem Solving

Quick, free fluid intelligence test with pattern questions. Instant results.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Andwi KokokUpdated Aug 28, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This quiz helps you check your fluid reasoning skills with short pattern and logic questions. You'll solve new visual sequences to measure flexible problem solving, then see instant results. For more brain teasers, try the math iq test, prepare with a pre employment iq test, or explore the am i a genius quiz.

Find the missing number in the pattern: (2 -> 6), (3 -> 12), (5 -> 30), (6 -> 42), (8 -> ?). Rule: output = n * (n+1).
56
64
80
72
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Analogy: 14 is to 5 as 23 is to ?. Rule: f(n) = sum of the digits of n (1+4=5; 2+3=5).
5
10
7
9
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A code maps words by shifting each letter 2 forward in the alphabet (wrapping around). What does KITE become?
MJWF
MJVG
MKVG
LJVG
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Sequence of strings: *, **, ****, ********, ?. Each term doubles the number of asterisks.
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***************
**************
***********
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Which two numbers swap positions first in a single left-to-right pass of bubble sort on the list [4, 2, 5, 3]?
2 and 5
5 and 3
3 and 4
4 and 2
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If a fair coin is flipped three times, which outcome pattern is most likely?
HHT is most likely
All patterns are equally likely
HTH is least likely
HHH is impossible
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Complete the series: 3, 6, 9, 15, 24, 39, ?
66
60
58
63
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Which option is the odd one out: 121, 143, 169, 196?
169
196
121
143
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If all Glims are Blivs, and no Bliv is a Drat, which statement must be true?
No Glim is a Drat
Some Drats are Glims
All Drats are Glims
Some Blivs are Drats
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If today is Wednesday, what day of the week will it be 100 days from now?
Friday
Thursday
Saturday
Sunday
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Given the rule f(n) = 2f(n-1) + 1 with f(1)=1, what is f(5)?
31
25
33
21
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Which inequality sign correctly completes: For all real x, x^2 - 1 ? 0 when |x|<1.
≤
<
=
>
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Find the missing value using the rule f(a,b,c) = axc + b^2: 5(3)2 = 19, 7(2)4 = 32, 9(1)3 = 28, 6(4)2 = ?
36
32
30
28
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Arrange the letters to form a pattern: Start with A, then add 2 letters, then add 3, then 5 (Fibonacci increments). Which letter do you land on after these steps?
L
M
N
K
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In a row of five seats, A must sit immediately left of B, C must sit immediately right of D, and E cannot be at either end. Which seat can E take if seats are numbered 1 to 5 from left?
5
2
3
1
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Pick the missing number to make each row consistent by the rule a+b=c: Top row 2, 3, 5; Middle row 4, 5, 9; Bottom row 3, 4, ?
6
12
8
7
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Which is the smallest number that leaves remainders 1, 2, 3 when divided by 2, 3, 4 respectively?
35
11
47
23
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Complete the pattern: 2, 12, 36, 80, 150, ?
252
240
260
300
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Find x: x is the smallest positive integer such that 3x is a perfect square and 5x is a perfect cube.
1800
300
450
900
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You have two ropes that each burn in 60 minutes but not at a uniform rate. How can you measure 45 minutes using the ropes and matches?
Light both ropes at one end and wait until one finishes (60 min).
Light rope A at one end and after 15 min light rope B at both ends.
Light rope A at both ends and rope B at one end; when A burns out (30 min), light B at the other end and wait until it finishes (15 min).
Light both ropes at both ends immediately and add their times.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand What Fluid Reasoning Is -

    After engaging with the content, readers will be able to define fluid reasoning and distinguish it from other cognitive abilities such as crystallized knowledge.

  2. Identify Fluid Intelligence Examples -

    Readers will recognize real-world instances of fluid intelligence and see how these examples illustrate cognitive flexibility in action.

  3. Apply Problem-Solving Techniques in the Fluid Intelligence Test -

    Readers will use proven strategies to approach and solve each sample question effectively, enhancing their test-taking skills.

  4. Analyze Sample Fluid Reasoning Questions -

    Readers will break down question patterns and reasoning methods, improving their ability to tackle similar challenges in real time.

  5. Interpret Your Fluid Intelligence Test Results -

    Readers will learn to assess their performance on the fluid intelligence test and understand what the scores reveal about their cognitive strengths.

  6. Develop Strategies to Boost Fluid Intelligence -

    Readers will outline actionable steps and exercises to strengthen their fluid reasoning and overall problem-solving skills over time.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Definition of Fluid Reasoning -

    Fluid reasoning is the capacity to solve novel problems using logic and pattern recognition without relying on prior knowledge, as characterized by Cattell & Horn (1966). It underpins tasks like matrix reasoning in Raven's Progressive Matrices, where you identify underlying rules in visual patterns. Remember "F.L.O.W.": Fluid Learning through Organized Wholing to recall its dynamic, adaptable nature.

  2. Raven's Progressive Matrices Example -

    Raven's Progressive Matrices is a widely used fluid intelligence test featuring incomplete visual patterns, and test-takers must select the missing piece (Raven, 2000). A simple mnemonic is "Shape, Sequence, Color" to quickly scan matrix properties for consistent variation. Practice by timing yourself on 10-item sets to improve speed and accuracy.

  3. Scoring and Interpretation -

    Most fluid intelligence tests convert raw correct answers into a standard score where the mean is 100 and the standard deviation is 15 (Wechsler, 2008). You can compute a z-score using z = (X - M) / SD to compare your performance to the norm sample. High percentile ranks indicate strong cognitive flexibility - aim for the 75th percentile and beyond!

  4. Improvement Strategies -

    Research from the University of Cambridge (2019) shows that dual n-back exercises and complex problem-solving games boost working memory and fluid reasoning. Try 15 minutes of n-back challenges three times a week, using a "2-2-2" rule: two days on, two days off, two difficulty levels above comfort. Incorporate chunking by grouping patterns into meaningful units ("chunk, chunk, recall") to enhance retention.

  5. Fluid vs. Crystallized Intelligence -

    Fluid intelligence refers to on-the-fly problem solving, while crystallized intelligence relies on accumulated knowledge, like vocabulary (Horn & Cattell, 1967). A handy way to remember: "Fluid flows, Crystallized settles"; fluid tasks feel like puzzles, crystallized tasks feel like recalling facts. Balancing both through varied activities optimizes overall cognitive performance.

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