Dependent Drop Down List - 2 Columns

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Hello! I see a lot of examples online about creating dependent drop down lists but none seem to fit my current data setup.

The data setup is similar to the following: (sheet name = "List") (data below starts with Row 1)
ColumnA-TestColumnB-Type
TEST-AMath
TEST-BScience
TEST-CPhilosophy
TEST-CHumanities
TEST-DArt
TEST-EHistory1
TEST-EHistory2
TEST-FComputer Science


I need to add a dependent drop down list on a separate sheet in column B, cell B2 (sheet name = "Report"). (data below starts with Row 1)
The dependent list in B2 should should display options from the list above ("List" worksheet) based on the selection in A2.
Column A - Select TestColumn B -Lookup Type [dependent drop down list]
(If I select "TEST-C" from drop down list here...)(...I should see only two options on the drop down list here)

I think that I can use an OFFSET/Match formula in the Data Validation Source field, but I can't quite figure out to setup the formula. Thanks in advance!
 
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I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)
Will do! Appreciate the feedback!
 
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