Q.1 Which of the following is primarily used to assess intellectual functioning in neuropsychological evaluation?
Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Trail Making Test (TMT)
Explanation - WAIS is designed to measure different aspects of intelligence, making it a standard tool in neuropsychological assessments.
Correct answer is: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
Q.2 The Wisconsin Card Sorting Test primarily evaluates:
Memory
Executive function
Visual perception
Motor coordination
Explanation - This test assesses abstract thinking, cognitive flexibility, and the ability to shift strategies, which are key components of executive function.
Correct answer is: Executive function
Q.3 Which assessment is most appropriate for evaluating memory deficits in adults?
Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)
Boston Naming Test
Stroop Test
Clock Drawing Test
Explanation - RAVLT evaluates verbal learning and memory, making it a standard memory assessment in neuropsychology.
Correct answer is: Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)
Q.4 The Trail Making Test Part B primarily measures:
Attention and task switching
Long-term memory
Language comprehension
Fine motor skills
Explanation - Part B of the TMT requires alternating between numbers and letters, assessing cognitive flexibility, attention, and executive function.
Correct answer is: Attention and task switching
Q.5 Which test is commonly used to assess visuospatial skills in neuropsychological evaluation?
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Beck Anxiety Inventory
Stroop Test
Wechsler Memory Scale
Explanation - This test evaluates visuospatial constructional ability and visual memory through copying and recalling complex figures.
Correct answer is: Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Q.6 The Boston Naming Test is primarily used to assess:
Language function
Memory
Executive function
Attention
Explanation - This test measures naming ability and language function, particularly useful in identifying aphasia.
Correct answer is: Language function
Q.7 Which neuropsychological test involves copying a complex geometric figure and recalling it later?
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Digit Span Test
Stroop Test
Tower of London Test
Explanation - It evaluates visuospatial constructional ability and visual memory through both immediate and delayed recall of a complex figure.
Correct answer is: Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Q.8 The Stroop Color-Word Test evaluates:
Selective attention and cognitive inhibition
Memory recall
Motor coordination
Language fluency
Explanation - It measures the ability to inhibit automatic responses and maintain attention when presented with conflicting stimuli.
Correct answer is: Selective attention and cognitive inhibition
Q.9 Which test is used to assess working memory capacity in neuropsychological evaluation?
Digit Span Test
Trail Making Test
Boston Naming Test
Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test
Explanation - The Digit Span Test evaluates attention and working memory by requiring the subject to repeat sequences of numbers forward and backward.
Correct answer is: Digit Span Test
Q.10 Which test is most suitable for assessing frontal lobe function?
Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Beck Depression Inventory
Wechsler Memory Scale
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Explanation - The WCST is sensitive to frontal lobe dysfunction as it requires planning, flexibility, and abstract reasoning.
Correct answer is: Wisconsin Card Sorting Test
Q.11 The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is primarily used to assess:
Mood and depressive symptoms
Executive function
Memory
Visuospatial skills
Explanation - BDI is a self-report questionnaire used to evaluate the severity of depression, commonly included in neuropsychological assessments to rule out affective influences.
Correct answer is: Mood and depressive symptoms
Q.12 The Tower of London Test is used to assess:
Planning and problem-solving
Verbal memory
Attention
Motor coordination
Explanation - It evaluates executive functions, especially planning, sequencing, and problem-solving abilities.
Correct answer is: Planning and problem-solving
Q.13 Which assessment evaluates visual attention and motor speed through connecting numbered dots sequentially?
Trail Making Test Part A
Digit Span Test
Boston Naming Test
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
Explanation - TMT Part A measures visual attention, scanning, and motor speed by having participants connect numbers in order.
Correct answer is: Trail Making Test Part A
Q.14 Neuropsychological evaluation of children often includes which type of test?
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
WAIS
MMPI
BDI
Explanation - The WISC is designed specifically for children to measure cognitive abilities and identify developmental or learning disorders.
Correct answer is: Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
Q.15 The Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test measures primarily:
Verbal memory
Attention
Motor coordination
Executive function
Explanation - It assesses the ability to encode, retain, and retrieve verbal information, useful in detecting memory deficits.
Correct answer is: Verbal memory
Q.16 Which assessment tool is commonly used to detect dementia and cognitive decline?
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Stroop Test
Tower of London Test
Digit Span Test
Explanation - MMSE is a brief screening tool for cognitive impairment and is widely used to monitor dementia progression.
Correct answer is: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Q.17 The Benton Visual Retention Test is used to assess:
Visual memory and perception
Language comprehension
Executive function
Attention
Explanation - This test evaluates visual memory, spatial perception, and visual-motor coordination by asking individuals to reproduce designs from memory.
Correct answer is: Visual memory and perception
Q.18 Which test is primarily used to measure attention deficits in neuropsychology?
Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
Boston Naming Test
Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test
WAIS
Explanation - CPT assesses sustained and selective attention by requiring the subject to respond to specific stimuli over time.
Correct answer is: Continuous Performance Test (CPT)
Q.19 In neuropsychological assessment, the Halstead-Reitan Battery is designed to:
Evaluate a wide range of cognitive functions
Measure personality traits
Assess mood disorders
Test motor coordination only
Explanation - The Halstead-Reitan Battery is a comprehensive set of tests to assess multiple cognitive domains, often used to localize brain dysfunction.
Correct answer is: Evaluate a wide range of cognitive functions
Q.20 The Corsi Block-Tapping Test is mainly used to assess:
Visuospatial memory
Verbal memory
Executive function
Attention
Explanation - Participants must replicate sequences of blocks tapped by the examiner, which evaluates visuospatial working memory.
Correct answer is: Visuospatial memory
Q.21 The Token Test is primarily used to assess:
Language comprehension
Motor coordination
Memory
Attention
Explanation - This test evaluates auditory comprehension and language processing by having participants follow increasingly complex verbal instructions.
Correct answer is: Language comprehension
Q.22 Which assessment is specifically designed for detecting aphasia?
Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination
Trail Making Test
Digit Span Test
Tower of London Test
Explanation - The BDAE assesses language abilities including fluency, comprehension, repetition, and naming, useful for identifying aphasic syndromes.
Correct answer is: Boston Diagnostic Aphasia Examination
Q.23 Neuropsychological tests are usually interpreted considering:
Age, education, and cultural background
Only test scores
Only neurological diagnosis
None of the above
Explanation - Test results must be interpreted in context, as factors like age, education, and culture significantly affect performance.
Correct answer is: Age, education, and cultural background
Q.24 The Rey 15-Item Memory Test is primarily used to detect:
Malingering or feigned memory impairment
Visuospatial deficits
Language disorders
Executive dysfunction
Explanation - This brief test assesses the likelihood that poor memory performance is genuine or exaggerated.
Correct answer is: Malingering or feigned memory impairment
Q.25 Which type of neuropsychological test uses drawing or copying tasks to assess cognitive function?
Performance-based tests
Self-report questionnaires
Structured interviews
Projective tests
Explanation - Performance-based tests involve direct tasks like drawing, problem-solving, or sequencing, allowing objective assessment of cognitive abilities.
Correct answer is: Performance-based tests