If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members

Question

If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members of the press and those individuals who personally know members of the band or the band's crew, most of the people who usually flock backstage after shows will be forced to wait outside until the band leaves the theater. As a result, there will be less crowding backstage after concerts, which will reduce the risk of fights and injuries occurring after the shows.

The conclusion drawn in the first sentence depends on which of the following assumptions?

Waiting outside for the band will be as acceptable as going backstage for most fans.
 It would not be necessary for representatives of local radio stations to wait outside for bands after a concert.
 Most individuals who obtain backstage passes after concerts do not personally know members of the band or the band's crew.
 Backstage fights involve acquaintances of the band or crew more often than they involve members of the press.
 Favorable reviews of concerts are likely to increase if there are fewer backstage fights and injuries after shows.

JohnGaltMBA · Answer

I'd have to go with C. If most of the people who now get backstage passes are already the press or people who know the band, then overcrowding will still be an issue. The argument depends on the idea that there is a restriction on backpasses, that is, that the new idea will result in far fewer people with backstage passes.

crick20002002 · Answer

+1 for C.

A was the only other choice which required some attention.

Crick

mayansd · Answer

+1 C, same case as Crick's, left with A and C, chose C.

D, E are slightly weakening, B is an aftereffect of the conclusion.

A: The plan in the first sentence is feasible, i.e., people will accept the plan
C: The plan will be successful in reducing backstage rush

C is stronger, hence the winner

amit2k9 · Answer

clean C,negating it clearly crashes the conclusion.

mrblack · Answer

+1 for C.

Assumption: "Most individuals who obtain backstage passes after concerts do not personally know members of the band or the band's crew"

Result (conclusion in the first sentence): most of the people will have to wait outside

metallicafan · Answer

+1 C

If backstage passes after concerts are restricted to members

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