Digit span test results and scoring guide

The score is the longest fully recalled sequence in the selected mode. A pass advances the span; two failures at a span stop the task. Forward and backward results are different conditions and should not be combined. Visual presentation, practice and device conditions affect performance. This is a practice game, not a clinical digit-span assessment.

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Testing conditions

Choose forward or backward before starting. Digits appear for 800 ms with a 200 ms blank gap. Recall them only after the sequence ends. Start at three digits; one correct response advances the span. Two errors at the same span end the run. The ceiling is 12. Do not write the digits down. A hidden tab interrupts the run.

Make a useful comparison

Keep the mode, device and conditions consistent. Familiarity, distractions and practice affect results. Self-reported traits and interests describe your current answers; they do not establish your ability or suitability for a job. Game results describe this particular run and are not IQ or clinical scores.

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Finish the test and choose Create shareable result. Only this action publishes your summary. An optional name, testing conditions and individual result image appear on your permanent page. Individual inventory responses are discarded after scoring. The Share on LinkedIn button opens LinkedIn’s composer for you to review and post.

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Scoring version: 2026-09-next-v1. Browse all free tests.