Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT11 S2 Q4 Explanation

If the regulation of computer networks

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Stimulus

If the regulation of computer networks is to be modeled on past legislation, then its model must be either legislation regulating a telephone system or else legislation regulating a public broadcasting service. If the telephone model is used, computer networks will be held responsible only for ensuring that messages get transmitted. If a publicly accessible information service. Thus neither of these models can be appropriate for computer networks.

What this question is testing

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Your task

Break the argument into its conclusion and evidence, then do exactly what the question stem asks with that structure.

Common trap

Answers that sound relevant to the topic but don't connect to the argument's actual reasoning.

Winning move

Predict what a right answer must do, then test each choice against the conclusion-evidence gap.

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The question
4.

The passage is structured to lead to which one of the

Answer choices

  1. Trap2% picked this

    Regulation of computer networks is required in order to ensure the privacy of the messages

  2. Correct88% picked this

    The regulation of computer networks should not be modeled on any single piece

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

    Skill tested: Most Supported · how this choice captures the argument's function is the move to repeat next time.

  3. Trap5% picked this

    Computer networks were developed by being modeled on both telephone systems

  4. Trap1% picked this

    Legislators who do not have extensive experience with computers should not attempt to write legislation

  5. Trap4% picked this

    A computer network merely duplicates the functions of a telephone system and

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