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A computer equipped with signature-recognition software, [#permalink]
 25 Jan 2006, 18:48
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A computer equipped with signature-recognition
software, which restricts access to a computer to
those people whose signatures are on file, identifies a
person’s signature by analyzing not only the form of
the signature but also such characteristics as pen
pressure and signing speed. Even the most adept
forgers cannot duplicate all of the characteristics the
program analyzes.
Which of the following can be logically concluded
from the passage above?
(A) The time it takes to record and analyze a signature
makes the software impractical for everyday use.
(B) Computers equipped with the software will soon
be installed in most banks.
(C) Nobody can gain access to a computer equipped
with the software solely by virtue of skill at
forging signatures.
(D) Signature-recognition software has taken many
years to develop and perfect.
(E) In many cases even authorized users are denied
legitimate access to computers equipped with
the software.
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Re: CR - signature recognition [#permalink]
25 Jan 2006, 19:06
i go with C.
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C is the only one that makes sense.
To gain three things are needed:
1. correct signature
2. Signing speed
3. Pen Pressure
C tells us that if only #1 is true, you will not gain access.
Concluding E would be too much from the above argument.
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I agree with C.
A, B, D are not true because the passage didn't talked about this issues.
E is probable but very stretched.
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Dont you guys think that C is very strong.. "nobody"
E is a lil on the moderate side..where in if a genuine user doesnt gives the same pressure on signatures, he might get rejected..
so E i would choose
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Yes, C is way too extreme.
Like fingerprints and personalities, no two signatures are exactly alike.
I`ll bet the farm and my retirement savings on (E).
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I will go with C.
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Yes, C is too extreme.
E is nice/generic and it summarizes the complexity of the program.
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TeHCM wrote: Yes, C is too extreme.
E is nice/generic and it summarizes the complexity of the program.
I think I understand why C is wrong.
In C the part that got me was " solely by virtue of forging skills". - The argument does not define what exactly forging skills mean.
Although the argument mentiones that even the most adept (known) forgers cannot crack the system, there is still is a possibility that somone named TeHCM, who is from CA, could crack it!
Moreover as you and MATT mentioned, extreme conclusions are not usually right.
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giddi77 wrote: TeHCM wrote: Yes, C is too extreme.
E is nice/generic and it summarizes the complexity of the program. I think I understand why C is wrong. In C the part that got me was " solely by virtue of forging skills". - The argument does not define what exactly forging skills mean. Although the argument mentiones that even the most adept (known) forgers cannot crack the system, there is still is a possibility that somone named TeHCM, who is from CA, could crack it! Moreover as you and MATT mentioned, extreme conclusions are not usually right.  Yeah, words such as "none", "all", and the likes should immediately set off an alarm
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OA is 'C'
I picked 'E' too for the same reason that it was extreme. Still not convinced that 'C' is right.
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I agree with C too
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GMATT73 wrote: Yes, C is way too extreme.
Like fingerprints and personalities, no two signatures are exactly alike.
I`ll bet the farm and my retirement savings on (E).
MATT : Should i send you my bank account number where in you can deposit your retirement savings.. 
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Haven`t actually started a retirement savings so didn`t lose much 
But the farm.... 
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GMATT73 wrote: Haven`t actually started a retirement savings so didn`t lose much But the farm.... & the farm title is not in your name, right................!!! 
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Professor wrote: GMATT73 wrote: Haven`t actually started a retirement savings so didn`t lose much But the farm.... & the farm title is not in your name, right................!!! You guessed it  Looks like I`ll get a paddling for this one 
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Re: CR - signature recognition [#permalink]
27 Jan 2006, 22:17
thingZero wrote: A computer equipped with signature-recognition
software, which restricts access to a computer to
those people whose signatures are on file, identifies a
person’s signature by analyzing not only the form of
the signature but also such characteristics as pen
pressure and signing speed. Even the most adept
forgers cannot duplicate all of the characteristics the
program analyzes.
Which of the following can be logically concluded
from the passage above?
(A) The time it takes to record and analyze a signature
makes the software impractical for everyday use.
(B) Computers equipped with the software will soon
be installed in most banks.
(C) Nobody can gain access to a computer equipped
with the software solely by virtue of skill at
forging signatures.
(D) Signature-recognition software has taken many
years to develop and perfect.
(E) In many cases even authorized users are denied
legitimate access to computers equipped with
the software.
I go with c here. the key here is "most adept forgers" which could mean that guys however skillful at forging the signature itself might not be able to replicate other characteristics such as pressure and speed.
although I do agree that the answer can be extreme- I guess this is the most "logical" conclusion. E talks about denying legitimate access but doesnt encapsulate other poins mentioned in the stem.
dont know how much this make sense - just my two cents.
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Choice E is exogenous- it is not directly supported by the passage.
Choice C is the winner by default- "nobody" rightfully raises a red flag but I sensed where the author was going with question
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Concluded it was C untill i saw flags being raised. Went back to check the answers and the logic.
Three charecteristics of a signature are given. The form, pen presure and the signing speed with the form being given the importance. The author goes on to say that the most adept forgers cannot duplicate all the three characteristics that the program analyzes for.
C implies that somebody who relies on just forging the signature cannot enter the computer.
Given the answer choices, this is the best one that could be logically concluded.
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El Torro wrote: Concluded it was C untill i saw flags being raised. Went back to check the answers and the logic.
Three charecteristics of a signature are given. The form, pen presure and the signing speed with the form being given the importance. The author goes on to say that the most adept forgers cannot duplicate all the three characteristics that the program analyzes for.
C implies that somebody who relies on just forging the signature cannot enter the computer.
Given the answer choices, this is the best one that could be logically concluded.
El Torro - I get it now. Thanks for pointing it out.
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