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Originally posted by Sajjad1994 on 02 Apr 2018, 04:05.
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Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
Difficulty:
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Be sure to select an answer first to save it in the Error Log before revealing the correct answer (OA)!
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The international software market represents a significant business opportunity for U.S. microcomputer software companies, but illegal copying of programs is limiting the growth of sales abroad. If not dealt with quickly, international piracy of software could become one of the most serious trade problems faced by the United States. Software piracy is already the biggest barrier to U.S. software companies entering foreign markets. One reason is that software is extremely easy and inexpensive to duplicate compared to the cost of developing and marketing the software.
The actual cost of duplicating a software program, which may have a retail value of $400 or more, can be as little as a dollar or two— the main component being the cost of the CD. The cost of counterfeiting software is substantially less than the cost of duplicating watches, books, or blue jeans. Given that the difference between the true value of the original and the cost of the counterfeit is so great for software, international piracy has become big business. Unfortunately, many foreign governments view software piracy as an industry in and of itself and look the other way. U.S. firms stand to lose millions of dollars in new business, and diminished U.S. sales not only harm individual firms but also adversely affect the entire U.S. economy.
The actual cost of duplicating a software program, which may have a retail value of $400 or more, can be as little as a dollar or two— the main component being the cost of the CD. The cost of counterfeiting software is substantially less than the cost of duplicating watches, books, or blue jeans. Given that the difference between the true value of the original and the cost of the counterfeit is so great for software, international piracy has become big business. Unfortunately, many foreign governments view software piracy as an industry in and of itself and look the other way. U.S. firms stand to lose millions of dollars in new business, and diminished U.S. sales not only harm individual firms but also adversely affect the entire U.S. economy.
1. In this passage, the author’s primary purpose is to
(A) criticize foreign governments for stealing U.S. computer secrets
(B) describe the economic hazards software piracy poses to the United States
(C) demand that software pirates immediately cease their illegal operations
(D) present a comprehensive proposal to counteract the effects of international software piracy
(E) disparage the attempts of the U.S. government to control software piracy
(A) criticize foreign governments for stealing U.S. computer secrets
(B) describe the economic hazards software piracy poses to the United States
(C) demand that software pirates immediately cease their illegal operations
(D) present a comprehensive proposal to counteract the effects of international software piracy
(E) disparage the attempts of the U.S. government to control software piracy
2. The author’s attitude toward international software piracy can best be described as
(A) concern
(B) rage
(C) disinterest
(D) pride
(E) condescension
(A) concern
(B) rage
(C) disinterest
(D) pride
(E) condescension
Source: Master GMAT
04 Apr 2018, 00:56
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Question 1
1. In this passage, the author’s primary purpose is to
This is a classic question for taking a precise approach, and just thinking about the information given before reviewing the answers. The passage is all about piracy, describing the many ways in which it is a rising threat to US businesses. Looking at the answers, this is exactly what (B) states.
A second way to solve would be using the answers, and asking ourselves - if this were the main concern, what type of passage would we expect to find?
(A) criticize foreign governments for stealing U.S. computer secrets If this were the case, we'd expect much discussion of the ways foreign governments could help, but choose not to
(B) describe the economic hazards software piracy poses to the United States We'd expect an elaboration of how and why piracy can hurt the US financially- and this is exactly what we have!
(C) demand that software pirates immediately cease their illegal operations A passage like this would need to make normative statements, using words such as "must", "require" or "urge". we don't have that here
(D) present a comprehensive proposal to counteract the effects of international software piracy there is no discussion here of methods to fight piracy
(E) disparage the attempts of the U.S. government to control software piracy This isn't really discussed
Question 2
2. The author’s attitude toward international software piracy can best be described as
Well, it's clear from the passage that he views piracy as a threat: he elaborates on the ways in which it can cause harm. Looking at the answers, it is clear this is an attitude of (A) concern
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1. In this passage, the author’s primary purpose is to
(A) criticize foreign governments for stealing U.S. computer secrets
(B) describe the economic hazards software piracy poses to the United States
(C) demand that software pirates immediately cease their illegal operations
(D) present a comprehensive proposal to counteract the effects of international software piracy
(E) disparage the attempts of the U.S. government to control software piracy
2. The author’s attitude toward international software piracy can best be described as
(A) concern
(B) rage
(C) disinterest
(D) pride
(E) condescension
3 minutes including reading time. Easiest of the passages and obvious answer choices.
(A) criticize foreign governments for stealing U.S. computer secrets
(B) describe the economic hazards software piracy poses to the United States
(C) demand that software pirates immediately cease their illegal operations
(D) present a comprehensive proposal to counteract the effects of international software piracy
(E) disparage the attempts of the U.S. government to control software piracy
2. The author’s attitude toward international software piracy can best be described as
(A) concern
(B) rage
(C) disinterest
(D) pride
(E) condescension
3 minutes including reading time. Easiest of the passages and obvious answer choices.
