Is complex multiple choice question declining? What is the reason?

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Complex MC seems to decline in testing contexts. Are there any large scale tests (in all content matters) still using such a test format? I did find there are some CMC in AP Physics test (USA). And a lot of CMC test items in large scale tests of P R China.

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