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23 Feb 2024, 02:30
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Using a complex algorithm, a new computer program organizes email messages in a user's inbox, whether that inbox be part of an Internet email service or an email software package, by placing them in an order that is not necessarily chronological, but instead one that follows personal and specific preferences chosen by that user during the installation process. The free program has been painstakingly tested and its operation has proven to be faultless. Still, early users of the program, although giving it a fair chance by using it according to the recommended trial conditions, found the program to be impractical for their personal needs.
Which of the following, if true, would most contribute to an explanation of the facts above?
(A) Even though the code of no two computer programs is developed in exactly the same way, most follow a general format that enables a programmer unfamiliar with a project to comprehend the functionality of a certain software item.
(B) Software development companies spend time, energy, and money making their products as user-friendly as possible, but many fail by not introducing some form of personal flexibility to their programs.
(C) Although in today's world most people have the ability to adapt to ever-changing software tools, it seems that there will always be an economic barrier reserving the use of advanced technology for those who can afford it.
(D) The program's operation was first tested and debugged by the developers who, once satisfied, then sent it to be analyzed by an external quality control company that specializes in software development and evaluation.
(E) Depending on the specific functionality of an individual program, having certain parameters that can only be adjusted or configured when the program is installed can have a negative influence on its overall performance.
Which of the following, if true, would most contribute to an explanation of the facts above?
(A) Even though the code of no two computer programs is developed in exactly the same way, most follow a general format that enables a programmer unfamiliar with a project to comprehend the functionality of a certain software item.
(B) Software development companies spend time, energy, and money making their products as user-friendly as possible, but many fail by not introducing some form of personal flexibility to their programs.
(C) Although in today's world most people have the ability to adapt to ever-changing software tools, it seems that there will always be an economic barrier reserving the use of advanced technology for those who can afford it.
(D) The program's operation was first tested and debugged by the developers who, once satisfied, then sent it to be analyzed by an external quality control company that specializes in software development and evaluation.
(E) Depending on the specific functionality of an individual program, having certain parameters that can only be adjusted or configured when the program is installed can have a negative influence on its overall performance.
23 Feb 2024, 04:11
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I am confused b/w B and E.
However, both my guesses might be wrong.
Please provide the answer
However, both my guesses might be wrong.
Please provide the answer
Updated on: 23 Feb 2024, 07:48
Originally posted by Shubhradeep on 23 Feb 2024, 04:22.
Last edited by Shubhradeep on 23 Feb 2024, 07:48, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by Shubhradeep on 23 Feb 2024, 07:48, edited 1 time in total.
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Option E seems to be correct.
We need a compact explanation of the facts stated in the passage. Let's analyze the options:
A. Discusses the format of the computer programs of Industry standard. Talks about the format that is maintained so that anyone new can understand it.
B. Talks about general scenario not specific to the program's limitations.
C. Talks about economic barriers to technology access. Not related.
D. Discusses about the testing process - we are not intersted with that.
E. Provides the most relevant explanation. The passage mentions the program's algorithm prioritizes personal preferences chosen when the program is installed. This fixed config can cause problems to changing needs of users. Hence that inflexibility can cause impracticality- which the option says.
Hence, option E
We need a compact explanation of the facts stated in the passage. Let's analyze the options:
A. Discusses the format of the computer programs of Industry standard. Talks about the format that is maintained so that anyone new can understand it.
B. Talks about general scenario not specific to the program's limitations.
C. Talks about economic barriers to technology access. Not related.
D. Discusses about the testing process - we are not intersted with that.
E. Provides the most relevant explanation. The passage mentions the program's algorithm prioritizes personal preferences chosen when the program is installed. This fixed config can cause problems to changing needs of users. Hence that inflexibility can cause impracticality- which the option says.
Hence, option E
