What are the advantages and disadvantages of IQ testing?

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I have been asked "What are the advantages and disadvantages of IQ testing?"

I want to add my answer here:

It is the best form of validation invented so far – it is not perfect, but it’s the best approach ever invented. It’s like advantages and disadvantages going to doctor – you can be calmed down or worried in the same time. In both cases you will gather useful information for you to think about – should you continue your tempo of living, kind of food you are eating, smoking, drinking, the kind of books you are reading and so on. I should add that advantaged and disadvantages of the IQ test itself reflects more or less your advantages and disadvantages compare to other human beings. So you already got them – just realize, analyze and improve your life. Free IQ Test