Computer scientist: For several

Answer choices

1. A

   Unsupported Relationship / Too Strong3% picked this

   The only effective way to double the computing speed of computer microchips is to increase the number

   The statements do not suggest that increasing the number of transistors per microchip led to doubling the computing speed of computer microchips.

   3%
2. B

   Out of Scope1% picked this

   From the mid-1990s into the next decade, there was little if any increase in the retail cost of computers as a result of the

   The retail cost of computers is not discussed in the statements.

   1%
3. C

   Out of Scope7% picked this

   For the last several decades, computer engineers have focused on increasing the computing speed of computer microchips without making any attempt to

   The focus of computer engineers is not discussed in the statements.

   7%
4. D

   Correct83% picked this

   From the mid-1990s into the next decade, a doubling in the cost of fabricating new computer microchips accompanied each doubling in the

   Why this is right

   This restates the second premise.

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

   83%
5. E

   Speculation6% picked this

   It is unlikely that engineers will ever be able to increase the computing speed of microchips without also increasing

   The statements do not imply anything about the future.

   6%