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23 Dec 2024, 11:55
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Key Evaluation Point:
To strengthen or weaken the argument, it would be most important to determine whether the application’s unique algorithm is indeed responsible for its effective operation under extreme network conditions. This can be tested by examining whether other software with similar algorithms performs similarly or if the performance is affected under even more extreme conditions.
(A) Whether the software application can also perform well in conditions with stable network connectivity.
This is irrelevant to the argument since the focus is specifically on performance in extreme network conditions, not stable ones.
Eliminate (A).
(B) Whether other software applications in the closely related category also utilize a similar algorithm.
If other software with a similar algorithm performs effectively under extreme conditions, it strengthens the idea that the algorithm is key. If they do not, it weakens the argument. This directly relates to whether the unique algorithm is responsible for the performance.
Keep (B).
(C) Whether the software application's efficient handling of packet loss is associated with slower data transmission rates in normal conditions.
This focuses on the trade-offs of the algorithm in normal conditions, which are outside the scope of the argument. The argument is concerned only with extreme network conditions.
Eliminate (C).
(D) Whether using the software in extreme network conditions will, over time, improve the network’s stability.
This does not address whether the unique algorithm is responsible for the software's performance under extreme conditions. It introduces a tangential topic.
Eliminate (D).
(E) Whether the efficiency of the algorithm declines as the network conditions worsen.
If the algorithm's efficiency declines significantly under worsening conditions, it would weaken the argument that the algorithm is key. Conversely, if it remains efficient, it supports the argument. This directly tests the reliability of the algorithm under extreme conditions, making it relevant.
Keep (E).
Finally E is a stronger evaluation point than B as it focusses on the reliability of the algorithm
To strengthen or weaken the argument, it would be most important to determine whether the application’s unique algorithm is indeed responsible for its effective operation under extreme network conditions. This can be tested by examining whether other software with similar algorithms performs similarly or if the performance is affected under even more extreme conditions.
(A) Whether the software application can also perform well in conditions with stable network connectivity.
This is irrelevant to the argument since the focus is specifically on performance in extreme network conditions, not stable ones.
Eliminate (A).
(B) Whether other software applications in the closely related category also utilize a similar algorithm.
If other software with a similar algorithm performs effectively under extreme conditions, it strengthens the idea that the algorithm is key. If they do not, it weakens the argument. This directly relates to whether the unique algorithm is responsible for the performance.
Keep (B).
(C) Whether the software application's efficient handling of packet loss is associated with slower data transmission rates in normal conditions.
This focuses on the trade-offs of the algorithm in normal conditions, which are outside the scope of the argument. The argument is concerned only with extreme network conditions.
Eliminate (C).
(D) Whether using the software in extreme network conditions will, over time, improve the network’s stability.
This does not address whether the unique algorithm is responsible for the software's performance under extreme conditions. It introduces a tangential topic.
Eliminate (D).
(E) Whether the efficiency of the algorithm declines as the network conditions worsen.
If the algorithm's efficiency declines significantly under worsening conditions, it would weaken the argument that the algorithm is key. Conversely, if it remains efficient, it supports the argument. This directly tests the reliability of the algorithm under extreme conditions, making it relevant.
Keep (E).
Finally E is a stronger evaluation point than B as it focusses on the reliability of the algorithm
Bunuel
23 Dec 2024, 13:38
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Hi everyone 
To evaluate the argument, it’s critical to assess whether the algorithm truly accounts for the application's performance under extreme conditions.
A- This information is irrelevant to determining whether the algorithm is the key feature for performance under extreme conditions. Eliminate.
B- Focuses on whether other applications using similar algorithms perform similarly but it misses the condition of the company. Eliminate.
C- This is about trade-offs in normal conditions, not the application's performance under extreme conditions. Eliminate.
D- This does not affect whether the algorithm is the reason for the application's effectiveness. Eliminate.
E- If the algorithm's efficiency declines significantly under worsening conditions, it could undermine the argument that the algorithm is key to handling extreme conditions. Correct.
E is the answer.
To evaluate the argument, it’s critical to assess whether the algorithm truly accounts for the application's performance under extreme conditions.
A- This information is irrelevant to determining whether the algorithm is the key feature for performance under extreme conditions. Eliminate.
B- Focuses on whether other applications using similar algorithms perform similarly but it misses the condition of the company. Eliminate.
C- This is about trade-offs in normal conditions, not the application's performance under extreme conditions. Eliminate.
D- This does not affect whether the algorithm is the reason for the application's effectiveness. Eliminate.
E- If the algorithm's efficiency declines significantly under worsening conditions, it could undermine the argument that the algorithm is key to handling extreme conditions. Correct.
E is the answer.
23 Dec 2024, 13:51
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A Incorrect. whether the software performs in conditions with stable network is a non issue
B. Incorrect. Knowing about other softwares is not useful in evaluation the software under review
C. Incorrect. We are not concerned about the normal conditions but extreme conditions
D. Incorrect. We are not concerned about the future
E. Correct. If it does indeed decline then it may not be so reliable after all
B. Incorrect. Knowing about other softwares is not useful in evaluation the software under review
C. Incorrect. We are not concerned about the normal conditions but extreme conditions
D. Incorrect. We are not concerned about the future
E. Correct. If it does indeed decline then it may not be so reliable after all
Bunuel
