I work as a tutor and have tutored similar questions - sometimes I encourage students to think about 'how is the test-writer trying to test you?' And, perhaps,

I work as a tutor and have tutored similar questions - sometimes I encourage students to think about 'how is the test-writer trying to test you?' And, perhaps, that is what standardized tests are intended to test: can you anticipate and meet the arbitrary requirements of someone with power over you in a particular situation? If yes, you are very employable.