The Berg Balance Scale consists of how many tasks?

• A. 14 tasks
• B. 12 tasks
• C. 10 tasks
• D. 16 tasks

Answer: (A)

Balance is assessed by a structured, performance-based scale, and the Berg Balance Scale uses a fixed set of 14 tasks to gauge how well someone can maintain posture and control during common activities. Each task is scored 0 to 4, with a total possible score of 56, so a higher total means better balance. The 14 items span a range of demands—from arising from a chair and standing with feet together to reaching forward, turning, and looking over the shoulder—capturing different aspects of balance that are relevant to daily function. Because the standard instrument is defined by these 14 specific tasks, the correct answer is the one that states 14 tasks. The other numbers correspond to different counts in other scales or modified versions, not the Berg Balance Scale.