Premise : nternet search engines record the search history of users,
unless a user follows a specific set of frequently complex steps to opt out of such trackingUsers who do not successfully complete these steps can find themselves subjected to regular,
targeted advertising in search results based on their search historiesConclusion : Therefore, internet search users would benefit from
taking the time to learn how to opt out of search history tracking
need to weaken the conclusion based on fact of taking the time to learn how to opt out of search history tracking
we need to find assumption of the argument use negation test to weaken the conclusion
A. Search engines are capable of recording an unlimited amount of any individual’s search history.1
Search engines are
not capable of recording an unlimited amount of any individual’s search history ; does not weaken the conclusion
B. Internet users find it not inconvenient to receive advertising in their search results.
Internet users find it inconvenient to receive advertising in their search results. does not weaken the conclusion
C. Regular advertising in search results is a frequent complaint of many internet users.
Regular advertising in search results is
not a frequent complaint of many internet users. does not weaken the conclusion
D. Ignoring targeted advertising is not significantly less time consuming than learning how to opt out of such advertising.
Ignoring targeted advertising is significantly less time consuming than learning how to opt out of such advertising. weakens the conclusion correct option E. The complexity of search engine opt out steps is intentionally high, since search engines derive revenues from the number of viewers they deliver to advertisers.
argument does not discuss about revenues ; not correct
OPTION D is correct Bunuel wrote:
Internet search engines record the search history of users, unless a user follows a specific set of frequently complex steps to opt out of such tracking. Users who do not successfully complete these steps can find themselves subjected to regular, targeted advertising in search results based on their search histories. Therefore, internet search users would benefit from taking the time to learn how to opt out of search history tracking.
Which of the following must be assumed to believe the conclusion about opting out of search history tracking?
A. Search engines are capable of recording an unlimited amount of any individual’s search history.1
B. Internet users find it not inconvenient to receive advertising in their search results.
C. Regular advertising in search results is a frequent complaint of many internet users.
D. Ignoring targeted advertising is not significantly less time consuming than learning how to opt out of such advertising. I
E. The complexity of search engine opt out steps is intentionally high, since search engines derive revenues from the number of viewers they deliver to advertisers.