Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT123 S2 Q24 Explanation

Car companies solicit consumer

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Stimulus

Car companies solicit consumer information on such human factors as whether a seat is comfortable or whether a set of controls is easy to use. However, designer interaction with consumers is superior to survey data; the data may tell the designer why a feature on last year’s model was given a low needs to be changed in order to receive a higher rating.

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
24.

The reasoning above conforms most closely to which one of the

Answer choices

  1. Correct78% picked this

    Getting consumer input for design modifications can contribute to successful

    Why this is right

    While the argument is more precisely about which form of consumer input contributes more to successful product design, this principle is included within that view.

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

  2. Too Strong3% picked this

    Car companies traditionally conduct extensive postmarket

    This restates part of the second premise.

  3. Out of Scope6% picked this

    Designers aim to create features that will appeal to specific

    Specific market niches are not addressed in the argument.

  4. Too Strong8% picked this

    A car will have unappealing features if consumers are not consulted during

    The argument implies that a car is more likely to have unappealing features if consumers are not consulted, but it does not go so far as to say they will have unappealing features.

  5. Contradiction5% picked this

    Consumer input affects external rather than internal design components

    The argument implies that consumer input affects both external and internal design components.

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