puffin is correct. The FSIQ is a more robust measure of ability in most cases. GAI is preferred only if working memory and/or processing speed are significantly lower than the other areas.

Yes, the test requires pencil skills only for the processing speed tasks. Otherwise, the child provides oral, pointing, or, on one subtest, hands-on performance responses. Outside of the hands-on and processing speed tasks, it is possible to complete every subtest orally.

...pronounced like the long vowel and first letter of the alphabet...