WISC-IV Question Bank

What is the procedure if a child aged 8-16 does not obtain a perfect score on either of the first two items on Block Design?

• Administer the preceding items in reverse sequence until the child obtains perfect scores on two consecutive items.
• Discontinue after 3 consecutive scores of 0.
• Restart administration from item 1 until the child obtains perfect scores on the first two items.
• Remove all unnecessary blocks from the child's view.

When should the timing for each item begin on Block Design?

• After saying the first word of the instructions.
• After saying the last word of the instructions.
• After placing blocks on the table.
• After the child starts working on the item.

How should the examiner introduce the Block Design subtest to 6-7 year-olds?

• Show two blocks to the child and say, "These blocks are all alike. They have different colored sides: red, white, and half red and half white."
• Show three blocks to the child and say, "These blocks are different. Some sides are red, some are white, and some are half red and half white."
• Show one block to the child and say, "These blocks are different. They have different shapes and sizes."
• Show two blocks to the child and say, "These blocks are all different. They have different colored sides: red, blue, and green."

What is the procedure for administering Item 1 of the Block Design subtest to 6-7 year-olds?

• Place two blocks in front of the child and slowly assemble the model. Then, have the child replicate the design within 30 seconds.
• Place one block in front of the child and slowly assemble the model. Then, have the child replicate the design within 45 seconds.
• Place four blocks in front of the child and slowly assemble the model. Then, have the child replicate the design within 30 seconds.
• Open the booklet and place two blocks in front of the child and ask him to replicate the picture within 30 seconds.

How should the examiner administer Trial 2 of Item 2 of Block Design to 6-7 year-olds if Trial 1 was unsuccessful?

• Leave the model intact, reassamble from child's blocks, then dessamble and ask the child to replicate it within 45 seconds.
• Show the model again and ask the child to replicate it within 30 seconds.
• Show a different model and ask the child to replicate it within 30 seconds.
• Leave the model intact, and ask the child to try again within 45 seconds.

How should the examiner administer Item 4 of the Block Design subtest to 6-7 year-olds?

• Place four blocks in front of the child and ask them to replicate the model from the booklet as quickly as they can.
• Place four blocks in front of the child and assemble the model from the booklet and ask them to replicate as quickly as they can.
• Place five blocks in front of the child and ask them to replicate the model from the model as quickly as they can.
• Place four blocks in front of the child and ask them to replicate the model within 30 seconds.

What is the maximum number of consecutive incorrect scores that would lead to discontinuation of the Block Design subtest administration?

• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

How should the examiner present items 1-2 of the Block Design subtest to the child?

• Present as models constructed by the examiner, with each model left intact after construction.
• Present as pictures in the Stimulus Book, with the child given freedom to rotate the book for a better view.
• Present as a combination of models and pictures, with the child allowed to choose their preferred presentation method.
• Present as models constructed by the child, with guidance from the examiner.

What should the examiner do if a child exceeds the time limit for completing a design during the Block Design subtest?

• Allow a few additional seconds for the child to complete the item if nearing completion, but do not award credit after the time limit has expired.
• Discontinue the administration of the subtest and move on to the next one.
• Grant additional time to the child to ensure they complete the design accurately.
• Penalize the child by negative scoring for exceeding the time limit.

What action should the examiner take if a child rotates a construction by 30 or more degrees during the Block Design subtest?

• Correct only the first rotation error by rotating the blocks to the correct position and continue subtest administration accordingly.
• Award bonus points for creative thinking and flexibility in problem-solving.
• Discontinue the administration of the subtest due to the significant error in construction.
• Ignore the rotation error and allow the child to continue with the next item.