Logical Reasoning

PT15 · S2 · Q23 No computer will ever be able

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No computer will ever be able to do everything that some human minds can do, for there are some problems that cannot be solved by following any set of mechanically applicable rules.

Your task

Find the assumption the argument requires in order for its conclusion to hold.

Common trap

Answers that would help the argument but aren't strictly required (sufficient, not necessary).

Winning move

Negate each choice — the right one breaks the argument when negated.

23.

Which one of the following is an assumption on which the argument depends?

  1. At least one problem solvable

    Trap

    4% picked this

  2. Correct

    At least one problem not

    Why this is right

    Answer B is correct.

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

    86% picked this

  3. At least one problem solvable

    Trap

    2% picked this

  4. Every problem that is solvable

    Trap

    2% picked this

  5. Every problem that is solvable

    Trap

    7% picked this

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