Despite the enormous number

Answer choices

1. A

   Correct85% picked this

   Banks initially process all transactions using one set of computer programs, but then use a different set of

   Why this is right

   This makes it more likely that a large sum accidentally deposited into your account will be detected since large transactions are double-checked by a second system.

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

   85%
2. B

   Out of Scope2% picked this

   Recent changes in banking standards require that customers present identification both when making deposits into their accounts and when

   This has nothing to do with a deposit accidentally credited to your account.

   2%
3. C

   Out of Scope3% picked this

   Banks are required by law to send each customer a monthly statement detailing every transaction

   This only makes it more likely that you would detect the erroneous transaction, but does not make it more likely that the bank would do so.

   3%
4. D

   Too Weak7% picked this

   The average ratio of bank auditors to customer accounts has slowly increased over the

   This makes the erroneous credit more likely to be detected than in years past, but does not actually make it likely to be detected.

   7%
5. E

   Out of Scope3% picked this

   The development of sophisticated security software has rendered bank computers nearly impervious to tampering

   Computer hackers are not relevant to the claim about an accidental credit to your account.

   3%