Mini-Cog consists of word recall and which other task?

• A. Clock drawing
• B. Verbal fluency
• C. Digit span
• D. Trail making

Answer: (A)

The Mini-Cog screens for cognitive impairment by combining two tasks that cover different brain functions. It starts with a simple word recall test to gauge short-term memory, then adds a clock-drawing task to assess visuospatial skills and executive planning. The idea is that using memory together with a visuospatial/executive task gives a quicker, more reliable sense of cognitive health in a busy clinical setting.

Clock drawing is included because it taps into abilities that often show early changes in cognitive disorders, complementing the memory check. Other common cognitive tests target different domains—verbal fluency looks at language and frontal function, digit span tests working memory and attention, and trail making evaluates processing speed and cognitive flexibility—but they aren’t part of the Mini-Cog.