Which instrument is described as a good intelligence screening tool?

• A. ABIQ test
• B. SB5
• C. KAIT
• D. WASI

Answer: (A)

A quick intelligence screening tool is designed to give an efficient, rough estimate of a person’s cognitive ability to decide whether a fuller evaluation is needed. The ABIQ test is built as an abbreviated IQ measure, so it can be administered rapidly and still provide a reasonably accurate screening result. In practice, this makes it well-suited for initial screening in busy settings or with time constraints, allowing clinicians or educators to flag individuals who may require more comprehensive testing.

The other instruments serve different purposes or require more extensive administration. A full-scale battery like the SB5 provides detailed, in-depth information and takes longer to administer. The KAIT and WASI are brief measures, but they’re typically used as stand-alone assessments of intelligence rather than specifically as screening tools to determine who needs further testing.