The optimum level of item difficulty for a five-alternative multiple choice item is
A).50.
B).60.
C).70.
D).80.

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The optimum level of item difficulty for a five-alternative multiple choice item is 0.60. This level of difficulty suggests that on average, 60% of test-takers should answer the item correctly, indicating a balance between too easy and too difficult, allowing for effective discrimination among test-takers' abilities.

The Optimum Level of Item Difficulty for a Five-Alternative Multiple