What type of test promotes guessing?

The selection type of test promotes guessing because it typically presents a set of potential answers from which a test-taker must choose the correct one. In scenarios where there are multiple possible answers, individuals might make a guess if they are uncertain, as they are often incentivized to select an option even if they do not know the answer. This is particularly noteworthy in questions with few answer choices or when the guessing strategy offers a reasonable chance of success.

In contrast, multiple-choice tests can also facilitate guessing but are often structured to reduce randomness through increased options and the way choices are framed. The true/false format somewhat limits the guessing dynamic to binary choices, which isn’t as open as truly directional selection types with more than two possibilities. Similarly, supply type tests require the test-taker to produce their answer, leaving little room for guessing since a precise response must be provided rather than selected from given options.