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ISSB Intelligence Tests Syllabus

The Intelligence Tests syllabus for ISSB in full: 4 chapters and 20 topics, every one listed below, plus 50 Intelligence Tests flashcards with answers.

4Chapters
20Topics
50Flashcards

Intelligence Tests syllabus: all 4 chapters

Expand any chapter to see its topics and sub-topics.

  1. Verbal Intelligence

     7 topics
    • Analogies
    • Number Series
    • Coding and Decoding
    • Blood Relations
    • Direction Sense
    • Synonyms and Antonyms
    • Odd One Out

  2. Non-Verbal Intelligence

     6 topics
    • Figure Series and Sequences
    • Pattern Completion
    • Mirror and Water Images
    • Shape Analysis and Embedded Figures
    • Dot Situation and Spatial Reasoning
    • Paper Folding and Cutting

  3. Logical Reasoning

     4 topics
    • Syllogisms
    • Statement and Conclusion
    • Seating Arrangement
    • Classification and Grouping

  4. Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR)

     3 topics
    • Speed and Accuracy Practice
    • Time Management Under Pressure
    • Mock Intelligence Tests

ISSB Intelligence Tests flashcards — 50 questions with answers

  1. What is an analogy in verbal/non-verbal reasoning?

    A relationship between two things; you must identify the relationship in the first pair and apply the same relationship to complete the second pair (A:B :: C:?).

  2. In the analogy 'Hand : Glove :: Foot : ?', what is the answer and the relationship?

    Sock. The relationship is 'object : the covering worn on it'.

  3. List four common relationship types tested in analogy questions.

    Synonym/antonym, part-to-whole, cause-and-effect, worker-and-tool, object-and-function, and category-to-member relationships.

  4. In a number series, what is the basic strategy to find the next term?

    Identify the pattern in the differences or ratios between consecutive terms (arithmetic, geometric, squares, cubes, alternating, etc.), then apply it.

  5. What is the next number in the series 2, 4, 8, 16, ...?

    32. Each term is multiplied by 2 (geometric progression with ratio 2).

  6. Identify the rule and next term: 3, 6, 11, 18, 27, ...?

    38. The differences increase by consecutive odd numbers (+3, +5, +7, +9, +11).

  7. What kind of series is 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ...?

    A series of perfect squares (1², 2², 3², 4², 5²); the next term is 36 (6²).

  8. What is an alternating (mixed) number series?

    A series formed by interleaving two separate patterns, e.g. odd positions follow one rule and even positions follow another.

  9. In coding-decoding, what does 'letter-shift coding' mean?

    Each letter of a word is replaced by another letter a fixed number of places forward or backward in the alphabet.

  10. If 'CAT' is coded as 'DBU', what is the coding rule?

    Each letter is shifted +1 forward in the alphabet (C→D, A→B, T→U).

  11. Using the +1 shift rule, how would 'DOG' be coded?

    EPH (D→E, O→P, G→H).

  12. What is 'number coding' in coding-decoding problems?

    Letters are assigned numbers (often A=1, B=2 ... Z=26) and the word is represented by the corresponding sequence of numbers.

  13. What is the alphabetical position value of the letter 'E', and of 'Z'?

    E = 5 and Z = 26 (counting A=1 to Z=26).

  14. In blood relations, who is your father's sister?

    Your aunt (paternal aunt).

  15. In blood relations, who is your mother's brother?

    Your maternal uncle.

  16. What relation is your son's wife to you?

    Your daughter-in-law.

  17. What relation is your sister's son to you?

    Your nephew.

  18. A useful technique for solving blood-relation problems is to draw what?

    A family tree / relationship diagram using symbols (e.g., lines for marriage, vertical lines for parent-child) to map the relationships.

  19. In direction sense, name the four cardinal and four ordinal (inter-cardinal) directions.

    Cardinal: North, South, East, West. Ordinal: North-East, North-West, South-East, South-West.

  20. If you face North and turn 90° clockwise (to your right), which direction do you face?

    East.

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  1. If you face South and turn left (90° anticlockwise), which direction do you face?

    East.

  2. In direction problems, how is straight-line distance from start often calculated?

    Using the Pythagorean theorem: distance = √(horizontal² + vertical²) when the path forms a right angle.

  3. At sunrise, your shadow falls in which direction?

    Towards the West (because the sun rises in the East).

  4. What is a synonym?

    A word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word (e.g., happy / joyful).

  5. What is an antonym?

    A word that has the opposite meaning of another word (e.g., hot / cold).

  6. Give a synonym and an antonym for the word 'rapid'.

    Synonym: fast/quick. Antonym: slow.

  7. Give an antonym for the word 'ancient'.

    Modern (or new/recent).

  8. What is the 'Odd One Out' (classification) test?

    A test where you find the one item in a group that does not share the common property/category of the others.

  9. In the group Rose, Lotus, Lily, Mango — which is the odd one out and why?

    Mango, because it is a fruit while the others are flowers.

  10. In the group Square, Triangle, Circle, Cube — which is the odd one out and why?

    Cube, because it is a 3-D solid while the others are 2-D shapes.

  11. What is the key strategy for solving 'Odd One Out' problems?

    Identify the common characteristic shared by most items, then pick the one that lacks it.

  12. What is a 'figure series' (non-verbal series) test?

    A sequence of figures that changes according to a rule (rotation, addition/removal of elements, shading); you must select the figure that continues the pattern.

  13. Name three common transformations seen in figure-series problems.

    Rotation (clockwise/anticlockwise), addition or deletion of lines/dots, and change in shading or position of elements.

  14. If a figure rotates 90° clockwise each step, how much will it have rotated after four steps?

    360° — a full rotation, returning to the original orientation.

  15. What is 'pattern completion' in non-verbal reasoning?

    A test where a part of a figure/grid is missing and you must select the option that correctly completes the overall pattern (symmetry, continuity of design).

  16. What principle most often guides pattern-completion answers?

    Symmetry and continuity — the missing piece must keep the figure's lines, shading, and design consistent and unbroken.

  17. What is a mirror image?

    The reflection of a figure as seen in a mirror; left and right are reversed while top and bottom stay the same (for a vertical mirror).

  18. In a mirror image, how does the letter sequence appear?

    It is laterally inverted (reversed left-to-right), so the order of letters and their shapes flip horizontally.

  19. What does the letter 'b' look like in a vertical mirror image?

    It appears as 'd' (left-right reversed).

  20. What is a water image?

    The inverted reflection of a figure as seen in water; top and bottom are reversed (flipped vertically) while left and right stay the same.

  21. How does a water image differ from a mirror image?

    A mirror image is reversed left-to-right (horizontal flip); a water image is reversed top-to-bottom (vertical flip).

  22. Which capital letters look the same in a vertical-mirror image?

    Symmetrical letters about a vertical axis such as A, H, I, M, O, T, U, V, W, X, Y.

  23. What is an embedded figure?

    A simple shape hidden within a larger, more complex figure; the task is to locate the given simple figure inside the complex one.

  24. What skill does the embedded-figures test primarily measure?

    Visual perception / spatial ability — the ability to isolate a shape from a distracting background.

  25. What is shape analysis (figure formation) in spatial reasoning?

    Determining how separate pieces fit together to form a complete shape, or how a shape can be split into given components.

  26. What is the 'Dot Situation' test?

    A test where you identify a figure in which a dot can be placed in the same relative position (e.g., common to certain regions/shapes) as shown in a problem figure.

  27. What is the key to solving Dot Situation problems?

    Find which combination of regions/shapes the dot lies in (the overlapping area), then choose the option that contains a region with that same combination.

  28. What is spatial reasoning?

    The mental ability to visualize, manipulate, rotate, and understand the relationships between 2-D and 3-D objects in space.

  29. In a cube-folding (paper-folding) spatial problem, what must you determine?

    How a flat unfolded pattern (net) folds into a 3-D cube, and which faces end up adjacent or opposite each other.

  30. Why are intelligence/reasoning tests included in the ISSB selection process?

    To assess a candidate's mental ability, logical thinking, speed, and accuracy under time pressure — qualities needed for quick decision-making as an officer.

ISSB Intelligence Tests FAQ

What is in the ISSB Intelligence Tests syllabus?

ISSB Intelligence Tests is split into 4 chapters: Verbal Intelligence, Non-Verbal Intelligence, Logical Reasoning and Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR). Together they contain 20 topics.

How many chapters are in ISSB Intelligence Tests?

4 chapters, containing 20 topics. The largest chapter is Verbal Intelligence, with 7 topics.

Are there flashcards for ISSB Intelligence Tests?

Yes — a 50-card Intelligence Tests deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.