What happens if the pooled standard error of proportion is underestimated?

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What happens if the pooled standard error of proportion is underestimated?
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Underestimating the pooled standard error would inflate the calculated test statistic (z-score). This could lead to a higher likelihood of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true (Type I error).