Multiple choice tests have a reputation for being "multiple guess"-for being picky questions that focus on trivial details.This reputation has probably developed because:

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Lower-level questions, which often focus on recall of facts or details rather than on higher-level thinking skills, are easier to write. This contributes to the prevalence of such questions on multiple choice tests, leading to the perception that these tests focus on trivial details. Higher-level questions, which require analysis, synthesis, and evaluation, are more challenging to craft in a multiple choice format but not impossible.

Multiple Choice Tests Have a Reputation for Being "Multiple Guess"-For