Common Cognitive Screening Tests
These are quick assessments often used in clinical settings to detect cognitive impairment:

1. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE): Evaluates orientation, recall, attention, calculation, language, and visual-spatial skills.

2. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA): Screens for mild cognitive impairment, covering memory, attention, language, and executive function .

3. Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) Exam: Assesses memory, attention, and executive function, often used for dementia screening.

4. Clock-Drawing Test: Evaluates visual-spatial and executive function by having the patient draw a clock.

5. Short Blessed Test: Measures orientation, memory, and concentration.

6. SAGE (Self-Administered Gerocognitive Examination): A self-administered tool for early detection of cognitive decline.

Executive Function and Specialized Tests
These tests focus on higher-order cognitive abilities:

7. Iowa Trail Making Test: Assesses attention, sequencing, and cognitive flexibility.

8. Brief Evaluation of Executive Function (BEEF): Evaluates planning, problem-solving, and organization.

9. Functional Activities Questionnaire (FAQ): Measures the ability to perform daily tasks requiring cognitive skills.

Neurocognitive and Comprehensive Assessments
Used by professionals for detailed evaluation:

10. Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS): Measures general intelligence and cognitive abilities.

11. Wechsler Memory Scale (WMS): Assesses different aspects of memory function.

12. Neuro-QoL: Evaluates quality of life related to cognitive and emotional functioning.

13. Pearson Neurocognitive Assessments: Includes a range of standardized tests for attention, memory, processing speed, and executive function.

Additional Tools and Questionnaires
Other cognitive assessment tools include:

14. BCAT Self-Assessment Tools: Self-quizzes for cognition, driving, or wheelchair use.

15. Brief Cognitive Rating Scale (BCRS) and Functional Assessment Staging (FAST): Used with the Global Deterioration Scale (GDS) to stage dementia.

16. Lawton-Brody IADL: Evaluates instrumental activities of daily living.

17. IQCODE (Informant Questionnaire on Cognitive Decline in the Elderly): Assesses cognitive decline based on informant reports.

These tests vary in duration, complexity, and purpose, from brief 3–15 minute screenings to multi-hour neuropsychological batteries. They are widely used in clinical, research, and educational settings to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses, monitor changes over time, and guide interventions.