Guessing answers in a multiple-choice test: binomial probability of a score
This type of question, asked 3 times: 4 May 2023 S1, 15 May 2023 S1, 13 Apr 2026 S2. All 3 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
4 May 2023 S1
145A multiple-choice examination has 5 questions. Each question has three alternative answers of which exactly one is correct. The probability that a student will get 4 or more correct answers just by guessing, isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
15 May 2023 S1
129A multiple-choice examination has 5 questions. Each question has three alternative answers of which exactly one is correct. The probability that a student will get 4 or more correct answers just by guessing isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
13 Apr 2026 S2
98In a multiple-choice examination, there are questions with one correct option out of options for each question. A student gets marks for each correct answer and mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. The probability that a student, guessing randomly on every question, scores marks in this exam is...Tap an option to check your answer.