The two columns of a matching item may contain different number of items because this makes
A) the odds of cheating successfully on this type of item significantly less.
B) it more difficult to achieve a perfect score by guessing.
C) the role of chance a much greater factor than it would be otherwise.
D) it possible for testtakers to decline to respond to certain items.

Question

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If the two columns have different number of items, it becomes more difficult for testtakers to guess a perfect match for all items. This increases the level of difficulty of the item and reduces chances of getting a perfect score by guessing.

The Two Columns of a Matching Item May Contain Different