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(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions. This option just points out that some still use wired connections for security but doesn’t explain the increase in incidents.

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
This actually supports the idea that Wi-Fi could be riskier so it doesn't weaken the argument.

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.
This weakens the argument because it suggests the increase in incidents is due to some other factor not just because Wi-Fi is riskier.

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time. This strengthens the argument by explaining why there might be more incidents.

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks. Cost of connections is irrelevant to the conclusion.

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The correct answer is (D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.

This option undermines the force of the evidence cited because it suggests that the increase in cybersecurity incidents may be due to the increased number of devices connected to the internet via Wi-Fi, rather than the inherent insecurity of Wi-Fi itself. In other words, the correlation between the rise of Wi-Fi and the increase in cybersecurity incidents may be due to the increased exposure and attack surface, rather than Wi-Fi being inherently riskier.
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(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks.

Answer (D) points out the increased usage of wi-fi technology, compared with wired tech. This fact could hinder the report of incidents, as it may be due to big numbers, but proportionally being more secure.
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Weaken the argument type of question. The argument is: given reports from increased incidents, Wi-Fi is less secure than wired connections.

A: Irrelevant. Eliminate.
B: Not really hindering it, maybe, it's even strengthening it. Eliminate.
C: Not sure, but not weakening the argument.
D: more people using it, more number of incidents in absolute terms does not indicate wether the per person incident is significantly higher than wired internet, thus weakening the argument. Correct.
E: Expensive, money... out of scope.
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(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.
×Wrong.Irrelevant

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.*Correct. The problem is not using protective software & not wifi alone

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.×Wrong. How fraud happens is out of context

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.×Wrong. How is this not riskier is not given

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices ×Wrong. While this attacks but doesn't weaken the evidence cited.

Answer B
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The argument claims that Wi-Fi is riskier than wired connections because the number of cybersecurity incidents has increased compared to a decade ago.

To weaken this, we need an alternative explanation for the rise in incidents.

(A) is irrelevant as it does not address the increase in cybersecurity incidents. Eliminate
(B) highlights Wi-Fi’s vulnerability but does not weaken the argument. Eliminate
(C) supports the argument, suggesting unsecured Wi-Fi contributes to the rise in incidents. Eliminate
(D) weakens the argument by attributing the rise in incidents to more devices being online, not Wi-Fi’s security. Keep.
(E) explains why fewer people use wired connections but does not address the rise in incidents. Eliminate

Final Answer:(D)
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To weaken this argument, we need to show that the increase in cybersecurity incidents is not necessarily due to Wi-Fi being less secure.

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.
This is irrelevant. The fact that some people still use wired connections does not affect the argument about the overall rise in cybersecurity incidents. INCORRECT

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
This supports the argument by highlighting a vulnerability in how people use Wi-Fi. It does not weaken the argument. INCORRECT

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.
This supports the idea that Wi-Fi might be riskier by pointing out a specific vulnerability. INCORRECT

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.
While this provides context for a larger attack surface (more devices), it does not directly undermine the argument that Wi-Fi itself is riskier. INCORRECT

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks.
This directly counters the notion that wired connections are inherently more secure. If shared wired connections also introduce risks, the comparison between Wi-Fi and wired connections becomes less clear. This undermines the argument that Wi-Fi alone is responsible for the increase in cybersecurity incidents. CORRECT

IMO E
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(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.

This option suggests that the real reason behind the increased cybersecurity incidents reported is increase in no. of user.
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Understanding the Argument
  1. Past:
    • Wired Connections: Most people used secure wired internet connections, which were reliable and controlled.
  2. Change Over Time:
    • Rise of Wi-Fi: In the last decade, Wi-Fi became popular because it offers greater mobility.
    • Security Concern: Wi-Fi is generally considered less secure than wired connections.
  3. Evidence Presented:
    • More Cybersecurity Incidents: The number of reported cybersecurity incidents has increased significantly in the last year compared to ten years ago.
  4. Conclusion:
    • Inference: The rise of Wi-Fi is causing more cybersecurity incidents, proving that Wi-Fi is riskier.
What Weakens the Argument?
To weaken the argument, we need to show that the increase in cybersecurity incidents might not be solely because of Wi-Fi being less secure. Instead, there could be another reason for the rise in incidents.
Evaluating the Answer Choices
Option (D):
  • Statement: "Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time."
  • Impact: If many more devices are now connected via Wi-Fi, the total number of potential targets for cyberattacks naturally increases. This means the rise in cybersecurity incidents could be due to more devices being online, not just because Wi-Fi is less secure.
  • Conclusion: This provides an alternative explanation for the increase in incidents, weakening the original argument.
Why Option (D) is the Best Choice
  • Alternative Reason: This shows that the growth in Wi-Fi usage (more devices) is a likely cause for more incidents.
  • Weakens Original Link: The original argument linked Wi-Fi's insecurity directly to more incidents. Option (D) suggests it's actually the increase in devices that's the main factor.

Final Answer
D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.
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The argument concludes that Wi-Fi is less secure than wired connections and uses the evidence that the number of cybersecurity incidents reported last year was much higher than it was ten years ago to support this conclusion. To undermine the force of the evidence, we need an alternative explanation for the rise in cybersecurity incidents that does not necessarily involve Wi-Fi being less secure than wired connections.

Analyzing the Options from (A) to (E):

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.
This does not undermine the evidence. The continued use of wired connections for certain activities does not explain the rise in cybersecurity incidents or challenge the link between Wi-Fi and increased risks. Eliminate

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
This supports the idea that Wi-Fi might be less secure due to user behavior. It does not weaken the evidence or provide an alternative explanation for the increase in cybersecurity incidents. Eliminate

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.
This supports the argument, as it suggests unsecured Wi-Fi networks could be contributing to the rise in incidents. It does not weaken the evidence or the argument. Eliminate

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.
This undermines the evidence by providing an alternative explanation for the rise in cybersecurity incidents. The increase in incidents could simply be due to the greater number of devices connected via Wi-Fi, not necessarily because Wi-Fi itself is less secure than wired connections. Keep this option

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks.
This introduces a potential vulnerability of wired connections but does not address the rise in cybersecurity incidents or weaken the claim about Wi-Fi’s risks. Eliminate


Hence the final answer to this question is option (D).
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option D) is correct because the increase in cybersecurity incidents are more likely due to the increased number of devices using wi-fi, not the inherent insecurity of wi-fi itself.
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Hi All,


Ans is Option D)

As it provides an argument that does weaken the an evidence on which conclusion is based upon.

The evidence provded is wifi is riskier as no of cybersecurity incidents is higher now than it waas 10 years ago when wired connection was popular.OPtion D drectly weakens it as tells us that its not just the higher no of incident are not because wifi is riskier its because the higher no of wifi users than the no of ysers of wired connections years ago.

Maybe if the % was provided it wouldnt have weakened.But if count is taken then it does weaken the evidence on which the argument is based
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I would say answer D

Effectively, if the wifi is more widely used, that explain why the number of incidents has increased two
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1. In past, wired connection, Reliable, and Controlled
2. Today, Wifi with mobility and less security
3. Supported by fact that after Wi-Fi, the number of cybercrimes increase a lot.

C (wifi is the cause for the increase in the number of cybercrimes)

we need to weaken it out.

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.
(not relevant to the discussion)

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.
(so it not relevant, it is introducing the advance software's then also it is not affecting the conclusion, which are irreverent)

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.
(it means WIFI is the cause, so somewhat strengths it)


(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.
(no of devices increased, that's the reason why number of crime increased) yes weaken

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks. (not relevant)
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(A): While this indicates that wired connections are still in use, it does not address the increase in cybersecurity incidents or its connection to Wi-Fi usage.
(B): This supports the idea that public Wi-Fi networks may lead to cybersecurity risks, reinforcing rather than undermining the argument.
(C): This suggests that unsecured networks contribute to cybersecurity incidents but does not refute the link between increased incidents and the rise of Wi-Fi usage.
(D): This undermines the argument by providing an alternative explanation: the increase in cybersecurity incidents could be due to the broader adoption of Wi-Fi, resulting in more devices being connected to the internet, rather than Wi-Fi itself being inherently riskier.
(E): This suggests potential risks with wired connections but does not address the relationship between Wi-Fi usage and the increase in cybersecurity incidents.

==> D
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Cybersecurity Analyst: In the past, most people used secure wired connections to access the internet, which provided reliable and controlled data flow. In the last decade, Wi-Fi has become popular; it allows for greater mobility but is generally considered less secure. The concern that Wi-Fi is riskier is supported by the fact that the number of cybersecurity incidents reported was much higher last year than it was ten years ago.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the force of the evidence cited?

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks.

 


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The correct answer is D

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions. - This does not undermine the force of the evidence cited - Out

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks. - This does not undermine the force of the evidence cited - Out

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks. - This does not undermine the force of the evidence cited - Out

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time. - This undermines the evidence - a higher number of cybersecurity incidents reported might be because of the increased number of devices and not because of Wi-Fi. - Keep

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks. - This does not undermine the force of the evidence cited - Out
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Cybersecurity Analyst: In the past, most people used secure wired connections to access the internet, which provided reliable and controlled data flow. In the last decade, Wi-Fi has become popular; it allows for greater mobility but is generally considered less secure. The concern that Wi-Fi is riskier is supported by the fact that the number of cybersecurity incidents reported was much higher last year than it was ten years ago.

Which of the following, if true, most seriously undermines the force of the evidence cited?

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions.

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks.

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks.

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time.

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks.

 


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Answer is D.

Evidence: Wi-Fi is riskier because the number of cybersecurity incidents reported was much higher last year than it was ten years ago.

(A) Some individuals and businesses still use wired connections for sensitive transactions. Incorrect because supports evidence that wired connections are more secure.

(B) Most people do not use advanced cybersecurity software on their devices while connected to public Wi-Fi networks. Incorrect because supports evidence that Wi-Fi is riskier.

(C) The majority of cybersecurity incidents involve the interception of data transmitted over unsecured networks. Incorrect because supports evidence that Wi-Fi is riskier.

(D) Wi-Fi technology has been adopted much more widely than wired technology, significantly increasing the number of devices connected to the internet at any given time. Correct because provides alternate reasoning to why there were more cybersecurity incidents last year. There might've been more because more devices have adopted it, rather than Wi-Fi necessarily being riskier.

(E) Wired connections are more expensive to install and maintain, leading many users to share connections and potentially expose more devices to risks. Incorrect because shows that wired connections may still have been risky, but doesn't address evidence about increase in cybersecurity incidents from the last year. Wired connections could be risky, but Wi-Fi could still be riskier.
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