Logical ReasoningDifficulty: Easy

PT17 S2 Q5 Explanation

Questions have arisen regarding

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Stimulus

Questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of the reports the university’s archaeological museum issues on its sales and acquisitions for the year. To forestall controversy, this year’s report is being reviewed by three archaeologists from other universities. Since these archaeologists will be given full access to all will be able to determine whether it is indeed accurate.

What this question is testing

Flaw

Your task

Describe the reasoning error the argument actually commits.

Common trap

Answers that name a real logical flaw the argument doesn't actually make.

Winning move

Articulate the gap in the reasoning yourself, then match it to the choice that describes that gap.

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The question
5.

The reasoning in the argument is flawed because

Answer choices

  1. Trap3% picked this

    does not specify whether the reviewers will have access to data about objects that have been in the

  2. Trap2% picked this

    provides no information regarding the size or quality of the archaeological

  3. Trap0% picked this

    omits any mention of whether the museum’s collection is on display or is available

  4. Correct84% picked this

    ignores the possibility that there might have been some sales or acquisitions during the past year that were not mentioned in the documents

    Why this is right

    Answer D is correct.

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

  5. Trap10% picked this

    does not describe what will occur if the reviewers discover discrepancies between the report and the documents on

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