This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Unknown
Mallampati score is for: 
Select and explain. 
A. Inspection of oral cavity, B. Tracheostomy, C. Intubation, D. Assessing airway
D: Assessing airway
Answer: D: Assessing airway 
Explanation: Ref. Oxford textbook of anesthesia. Page. 397
 
Modified Mallampati classification 

Class 0: Ability to see any part of the epiglottis upon mouth opening and tongue protrusion
Class I: Soft palate, fauces, uvula, pillars visible
Class II:Soft palate, fauces, uvula visible
Class III: Soft palate, base of uvula visible
Class IV: Soft palate not visible at all

Test: The assessment is performed with the patient sitting up straight, mouth open and tongue maximally protruded, without speaking or saying “ahh.