Review the test instructions and scoring method
Check whether the test is standardized
Verify the source or provider of the test
Compare your score with the test’s norm group
Confirm whether the score is raw, scaled, or percentile-based
Look for the test’s reliability and validity information
Use the official answer key if one is provided
Check for time limits and whether they were followed
Make sure all sections were completed correctly
Compare results with a professionally administered IQ test
Ask a psychologist or qualified professional to interpret the score
Retake the test only if the test rules allow it
Ensure the test environment was quiet and distraction-free
Check whether practice effects may have influenced the result
Verify that the test was taken in the correct language or format