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Understanding IQ
IQ is acronym for intelligence quotient.
An intelligence quotient measures a person’s ability to reason and solve problems. IQ tests are tools that help to measure a person’s actual potential and intellectual abilities. IQ tests reflect cognitive skills such as problem-solving, logic, and reasoning.
IQ is a test of intelligence. Everyone is born with intelligence. It is not a test of knowledge. Knowledge represents what you’ve learned through life experience or education.
To know your IQ, you must take a standardized test supervised by a trained professional. There are hundreds of IQ tests available online. They might be entertaining, but the results are not valid.
It is worth noting that your IQ score does not exist in isolation. Your IQ score represents how your results compare to others within your age range.
An IQ score of 116 or more is above average. A score of over 130 indicates a high IQ. To be a member of Mensa, the High IQ society, your IQ should exceed 130 (usually people who score in the top two percent).
