Keys and Locks

Discrete Mathematics Level 2

Each of the four distinct keys below fits exactly one of the four locks. In the worst case scenario, how many times do you have to test a key in a lock in order to match up all the locks and keys?

Note: You do not need to open the locks. You only need to match the locks to their keys.

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