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23 Dec 2024, 11:13
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A. This contradicts the argument - if many users switch companies that collect no personal data are likely to gain market share. INCORRECT
B. If all users understand the data collection practices, then disclosing those won't cause a significant users to switch. Negation breaks the conclusion. CORRECT
C. The argument does not address the reasons for not adopting, it only focuses on consequences. INCORRECT
D. Even if smaller companies collect significant data, the users will switch from them. Argument doesn't depend on this. INCORRECT
E. This is irrelevant. We don't have to comment on the designing of laws. INCORRECT
Answer B.
B. If all users understand the data collection practices, then disclosing those won't cause a significant users to switch. Negation breaks the conclusion. CORRECT
C. The argument does not address the reasons for not adopting, it only focuses on consequences. INCORRECT
D. Even if smaller companies collect significant data, the users will switch from them. Argument doesn't depend on this. INCORRECT
E. This is irrelevant. We don't have to comment on the designing of laws. INCORRECT
Answer B.
23 Dec 2024, 11:30
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IMO B
To determine which assumption the argument relies on, let's break down the argument:
Proposed regulation: Requires software companies to disclose all data collection practices upfront.
Expected outcome: Users may switch to software that collects less personal data.
Consequence: Some companies may lose significant market share.
The argument assumes that users currently lack full knowledge of data collection practices and that this lack of knowledge influences their choice of software. If users were fully aware of the extent of data collection, they might choose different software, leading to a shift in market share.
Let's analyze each option to see which one the argument depends on:
(A) Companies that do not collect personal data will not gain any significant market share from those that do.
This contradicts the argument. The argument suggests that companies that collect less personal data will gain market share.
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
This supports the argument. If users do not understand the extent of data collection, disclosing these practices could lead them to switch to software that collects less personal data.
(C) The main reason for not adopting the proposed regulation cited above is to protect major software companies from losing market share.
This is not directly related to the argument. The argument is about the effect of the regulation, not the reasons for or against its adoption.
(D) Only major software companies collect significant amounts of personal data from their users.
This is not necessary for the argument. The argument can hold even if smaller companies also collect significant data.
(E) Disclosure laws should be designed such that software companies are allowed to collect data only if users have explicitly consented to each type of data being collected.
This is a suggestion for how disclosure laws should be designed, not an assumption the argument relies on.
The argument relies on the assumption that users currently do not fully understand the extent of data collection. If they did, they might choose different software, leading to a shift in market share. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
To determine which assumption the argument relies on, let's break down the argument:
Proposed regulation: Requires software companies to disclose all data collection practices upfront.
Expected outcome: Users may switch to software that collects less personal data.
Consequence: Some companies may lose significant market share.
The argument assumes that users currently lack full knowledge of data collection practices and that this lack of knowledge influences their choice of software. If users were fully aware of the extent of data collection, they might choose different software, leading to a shift in market share.
Let's analyze each option to see which one the argument depends on:
(A) Companies that do not collect personal data will not gain any significant market share from those that do.
This contradicts the argument. The argument suggests that companies that collect less personal data will gain market share.
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
This supports the argument. If users do not understand the extent of data collection, disclosing these practices could lead them to switch to software that collects less personal data.
(C) The main reason for not adopting the proposed regulation cited above is to protect major software companies from losing market share.
This is not directly related to the argument. The argument is about the effect of the regulation, not the reasons for or against its adoption.
(D) Only major software companies collect significant amounts of personal data from their users.
This is not necessary for the argument. The argument can hold even if smaller companies also collect significant data.
(E) Disclosure laws should be designed such that software companies are allowed to collect data only if users have explicitly consented to each type of data being collected.
This is a suggestion for how disclosure laws should be designed, not an assumption the argument relies on.
The argument relies on the assumption that users currently do not fully understand the extent of data collection. If they did, they might choose different software, leading to a shift in market share. Therefore, the correct answer is:
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
23 Dec 2024, 11:57
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The argument concludes that requiring software companies to disclose all data collection practices upfront would lead users to switch to software that collects less personal data, causing some companies to lose market share. For this to be true, the argument must assume that user behavior will change when they become aware of the extent of data collection.
(A) Companies that do not collect personal data will not gain any significant market share from those that do.
This contradicts the argument. If companies that collect less or no data do not gain market share, there is no basis for the claim that some companies will lose significant market share.
Eliminate (A).
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
For the proposed regulation to cause users to switch to less invasive software, it must be the case that users are currently unaware of the extent of data collection. If users were already aware, the regulation would not meaningfully change their behavior.
Keep (B).
(C) The main reason for not adopting the proposed regulation cited above is to protect major software companies from losing market share.
This is about the motivation for rejecting the regulation, not an assumption required for the argument about user behavior or market share.
Eliminate (C).
(D) Only major software companies collect significant amounts of personal data from their users.
The argument does not require this to be true. Even if smaller companies also collect significant amounts of data, the conclusion about users switching to software with less data collection can still hold.
Eliminate (D).
(E) Disclosure laws should be designed such that software companies are allowed to collect data only if users have explicitly consented to each type of data being collected.
This suggests a prescription for how laws should be designed, but it is not an assumption required for the argument that disclosure will lead users to switch to less invasive software.
Eliminate (E).
The correct option is B because the argument assumes that users currently lack awareness of data collection practices. Without this assumption, the proposed regulation would not lead to a change in user behavior or a loss of market share for companies.
(A) Companies that do not collect personal data will not gain any significant market share from those that do.
This contradicts the argument. If companies that collect less or no data do not gain market share, there is no basis for the claim that some companies will lose significant market share.
Eliminate (A).
(B) Some users do not currently understand the extent of data collection involved in the software they use.
For the proposed regulation to cause users to switch to less invasive software, it must be the case that users are currently unaware of the extent of data collection. If users were already aware, the regulation would not meaningfully change their behavior.
Keep (B).
(C) The main reason for not adopting the proposed regulation cited above is to protect major software companies from losing market share.
This is about the motivation for rejecting the regulation, not an assumption required for the argument about user behavior or market share.
Eliminate (C).
(D) Only major software companies collect significant amounts of personal data from their users.
The argument does not require this to be true. Even if smaller companies also collect significant amounts of data, the conclusion about users switching to software with less data collection can still hold.
Eliminate (D).
(E) Disclosure laws should be designed such that software companies are allowed to collect data only if users have explicitly consented to each type of data being collected.
This suggests a prescription for how laws should be designed, but it is not an assumption required for the argument that disclosure will lead users to switch to less invasive software.
Eliminate (E).
The correct option is B because the argument assumes that users currently lack awareness of data collection practices. Without this assumption, the proposed regulation would not lead to a change in user behavior or a loss of market share for companies.
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