In a multiple-choice item with five possible answers, how many choices does the test taker have?

• A. Four
• B. Five
• C. Three
• D. Six

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is counting how many options are actually available. Since there are five possible answers to choose from, the test taker has five choices. The statement that says “Five” matches that count exactly, so it’s the correct pick because it accurately describes how many options exist. The other numbers don’t reflect the true number of options, so they don’t fit.