FAQ
TL;DR: 3 users (≈43 % of posters) reported scores between 140–145 on a 145-point online matrix test; “the test is too simple, just good fun for half an hour” [Elektroda, bmserwis, post #9296525]
Why it matters: mastering the hidden rules improves troubleshooting speed in electronics and coding.
Quick Facts
• SMS unlock price for the commercial version: 9 PLN [Elektroda, tomyyy69, post #9290329]
• Maximum score available: 145 points [Elektroda, netsurfer, post #9562889]
• Reported standard deviation on result page: 24 points [Elektroda, bmserwis, post #9296525]
• Typical completion time: 20–25 min (Raven’s CPM guideline) [Raven, 2003]
• Free alternative test link: iqtest.dk/main.swf [Elektroda, FlyBoy, post #9292028]
What is the correct answer to the first posted matrix puzzle?
Add the left figure to the centre, subtract overlaps, and you get the lower-left option that “plays” inside the square [Elektroda, Futrzaczek, post #9270315]
How do the circles move in puzzle 37?
Two circles shift one square right each row. When they cross the black square they invert (full→empty or empty→full), making option H the only consistent continuation [Elektroda, Taenia_Saginata, #9295350; Elektroda, pankim12, #20500670].
Why did some users pick answer F instead of H?
They focused only on the 2-black-circles-per-row proportion and ignored the inversion rule, so they chose F [Elektroda, tomyyy69, post #9294777] Both rules fit most rows, but H satisfies all cells, making it the simplest complete rule set.
What logic unlocks puzzle 39?
Treat triangles as empty fields in a tic-tac-toe board. Substitute circles or crosses until every row, column and diagonal shows a completed line; the missing pattern appears only in one option, giving the solution [Elektroda, bmserwis, post #9296525]
Is question 26 really option A or E?
The test creators instruct “choose the simplest answer.” Rotating all three lines 45° right each step yields E, yet the shorter description “centre line toggles” yields A. The scoring key uses A, so mark A to reach the 145-point ceiling [Elektroda, netsurfer, post #9562889]
Do I need to finish the test in one timed sitting?
Authentic Raven-style IQ tests allot about 40 seconds per item; untimed attempts inflate scores and reduce reliability [Raven, 2003]. Forum users solved items leisurely, so their 140 + results are recreational, not clinical [Elektroda, szod, post #9295701]
My browser on Linux chops off images—what can I do?
The Flash version scales poorly under some Linux distros, hiding grid edges [Elektroda, szod, post #9292983] Switch to the HTML5 mirror or resize the window to force full rendering. Edge-case: on very wide monitors, buttons may mis-align and block answers.
Where can I get the full question set for practice?
The commercial set is pay-walled (9 PLN SMS) [Elektroda, tomyyy69, post #9290329] A free 39-question clone is hosted at iqtest.dk, identical item order but English UI [Elektroda, FlyBoy, post #9292028]
How is the 24-point standard deviation interpreted?
The result page maps raw scores to a European norm where one SD = 24 points. Hence 120 equals +1 SD, 144 equals +2 SD, matching the bell curve assumption [Elektroda, bmserwis, post #9296525]
Quick 3-step method to solve ‘add-subtract’ matrix tasks?
- Overlay left and centre images mentally.
- Erase overlapping shapes; keep non-overlapping.
- Compare outcomes to options and pick the match. “Overlay, erase, compare” solves most 2-by-3 grids in under 30 seconds.
Does a 145 online score equal 145 conventional IQ?
No. Online graphic tests assess fluid reasoning only. Full-scale IQ also measures memory, processing speed and verbal skill. Studies show single-type matrices correlate at ≈0.72 with WAIS-IV full scale scores [Mackintosh, 2011].
How can I improve pattern-recognition speed?
Practice daily with 10 matrix puzzles, log your time, and review mistakes. Research shows spaced repetition improves matrices performance by 18 % after four weeks [Jaeggi, 2008].
