Question

What is a potential pitfall of over-reliance on multiple-choice tests?

• A. They are too expensive to create
• B. They do not cover enough content
• C. They may encourage rote memorization over deep understanding
• D. They are not reliable

Answer 1

Answer:

C. They may encourage rote memorization over deep understanding

• Multiple-choice questions can sometimes be answered by simple recall, without requiring a deeper conceptual understanding.