Why does the CFA list choices in random orders?

CFA Level II
#1

I don’t understand the logic behind placing the choices out of order. For example:

Which of xxx’s three statements pertaining to xxx’s valuation is the most accurate? Statement: 3 1 2

If the CFA is about testing knowledge, why not just list the numbers in order rather than making it possible that a candidate misreads the order?

#2

Because they want us to select the wrong answer. Period.

#3

Haha I wondered this too. It makes it even MORE difficult for us to get the right answer.

#4

I dunno why they’ll do it for themocks.

But I think on the main exam, it’ll be to prevent cheating…i.e. everybody will have a different arrangement so you don’t look on someone’s paper and mimic their choices.

#5

They are testing your ethics knowledge along with that…

For being an analyst, you have to be careful of actions.

#6

But I think on the main exam, it’ll be to prevent cheating…i.e. everybody will have a different arrangement so you don’t look on someone’s paper and mimic their choices.

On the actual exam I think they’ll have it in the correct order, they are not out to confuse us e.g. a) Statement 1 b) Statement 2 c) Statement 3 And I’m pretty sure everyone will have the same question order as well, so mimicing other people’s choices is bound to happen (though what if they’re wrong as well).

#7

There is a funny joke on that:

At “Who wants to be a millionaire” game.

Which vitamins are not in a carrot:

A: C, B: A, C: D, D: B.