Why do AOs ask what other schools you are applying to?

Hi, this has been touched on a few times that I remember, here is one link but I am sure there are others:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-admissions/1517754-interview-questions.html

Also, this related thread about letting schools know if they are your top choice:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/prep-school-parents/1731399-letting-schools-know-about-top-choice-status-p1.html