Which of the following best completes the passage? Hydraulic

Question

Which of the following best completes the passage?

Hydraulic rescue tools, colloquially known as Jaws of Life, are used by emergency response personnel to remove crash victims from damaged vehicles. Hydraulic tools have often completely replaced traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws, which could cause additional structural damage or create sparks. Emergency response workers prefer hydraulic tools, not only because they are less frightening to crash victims, but also because

A. One hydraulic rescue tool can perform the functions of both a crowbar and a circular saw.
B. Hydraulic tools are quieter and do not cause crash victims to panic.
C. Hydraulic tools are unlikely to complicate an already dangerous situation in the way that more traditional tools often did.
D. Hydraulic tools are able to quickly and efficiently repair structural damage to vehicles involved in collisions.
E. Emergency response workers have greater leverage when using hydraulic tools than when using traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws.

PrashantPonde · Answer

It almost tricked me into choosing A than C.

Vineetk · Answer

Even though the tool can perform the function of a crowbar and a circular saw, we still need to find out why is it better. Does it reduce time? Is it easier or safer to use?

Basically anything that can give an edge to the tool in comparison to crowbar or circular saw. Option C does that and is the right answer.

Hope this helps.

Prashant750 · Answer

Option A is out of scope answer as its not stated in the passage. Answer C it is!

shanmugamgsn · Answer

Hey Vineetk,

As you said, conclusion should be a comparison between H tools and Trad Tools... 
why not E ???

This also reveals same kind of comparison

paladin3828 · Answer

C is the best.
Hydraulic tools have often completely replaced traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws, which could cause additional structural damage or create sparks. 
=>Traditional tool may cause spark => fire/explosion (more complicated situation)
Hydraulic tool is used because  it may not cause spark ] =  unlikely to complicate an already dangerous situation ]

Vineetk · Answer

Choice C is better than choice E because choice C is more direct and focuses on the reason that Hydraulic tools are more safe. Find below the highlighted portion:

Hydraulic tools have often completely replaced traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws, which could  cause additional structural damage or create sparks.

shanmugamgsn · Answer

Thanx Vineetk,
I didnt notice that stress about safety there...

jlgdr · Answer

OE please by answer choice anyone? Thanks! Cheers! J

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ynk · Answer

Can anyone please explain whats wrong with 'D' ?

And also how one can arrive on Option 'C' as correct ?

sayantanc2k · Answer

The passage is about why rescue workers use hydraulic tools to rescue crash victims. Whether hydraulic tools can repair structural damage does not have any bearing with the rescue work. Hence option D is wrong.

Option C provides one more reason that hydraulic tools are useful for rescue work, which is the theme of the passage. Hence C is better than D.

kawaljeet · Answer

Hydraulic rescue tools, colloquially known as Jaws of Life, are used by emergency response personnel to remove crash victims from damaged vehicles. Hydraulic tools have often completely replaced traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws, which could cause additional structural damage or create sparks. Emergency response workers prefer hydraulic tools, not only because they are less frightening to crash victims, but also because A. One hydraulic rescue tool can perform the functions of both a crowbar and a circular saw. B. Hydraulic tools are quieter and do not cause crash victims to panic. C. Hydraulic tools are unlikely to complicate an already dangerous situation in the way that more traditional tools often did. D. Hydraulic tools are able to quickly and efficiently repair structural damage to vehicles involved in collisions. E. Emergency response workers have greater leverage when using hydraulic tools than when using traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws. A-) Is out of scope as its already written that Hydraulic tools have replaces them. B-) Its already mentioned in the passage that "they are less frightening to crash victims". C-) This indeed is the correct choice because " it is useful for Emergency response workers as if complex situation is solved easily, they would obviously prefer HT". D-) This option helps damaged vehicles and Question is asking for Workers benefits. E-) This option is already mention in the passage and its useful to Workers already. "Hydraulic tools have often completely replaced traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws". If this helps, Give a thanks by giving the Kudos.

KrishnakumarKA1 · Answer

Point to be Considered :  One thing that should be taken into account before answering such type of questions is that one cannot go outside the scope of the argument to complete the passage.

A. One hydraulic rescue tool can perform the functions of both a crowbar and a circular saw. ( Wrong Answer   Nowhere this is stated in the argument.)
B. Hydraulic tools are quieter and do not cause crash victims to panic.( Wrong Answer  The argument doesn’t talk about this point.)
C. Hydraulic tools are unlikely to complicate an already dangerous situation in the way that more traditional tools often did.(  Right Answer  This is very much in line with what is stated in the argument. The argument clearly states,Hydraulic tools have often replaced Traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws, which could cause additional structural damage or create sparks.)
D. Hydraulic tools are able to quickly and efficiently repair structural damage to vehicles involved in collisions.(  Wrong Answer  There is nothing in the argument that supports the point highlighted in the text)
E. Emergency response workers have greater leverage when using hydraulic tools than when using traditional tools, such as crowbars and circular saws. (  Wrong Answer  There is nothing in the argument which goes with the highlighted portion.)

catcun · Answer

egmat  could you please explain why E is wrong? what do they mean by leverage?

egmat · Answer

catcun  "Leverage" refers to mechanical advantage—the ability to exert greater force or achieve better physical results using a tool. When option E mentions "greater leverage," it's talking about the physical force or mechanical efficiency emergency workers get from hydraulic tools compared to manual tools like crowbars.

Why Option E Is Incorrect

While having greater leverage might be practically true, option E fails because it  doesn't connect to the passage's main concern .

Notice the passage structure:
 
 Traditional tools cause  additional structural damage  or  create sparks  
 Emergency workers prefer hydraulic tools because they're  less frightening  and also because...  (needs completion)

The passage emphasizes  safety concerns —traditional tools can worsen dangerous situations. Option E talks about mechanical efficiency (leverage), which introduces a  new theme  rather than completing the safety-focused logic already established.

Why Option C Is Correct

Option C directly parallels the safety concern:  "unlikely to complicate an already dangerous situation in the way that more traditional tools often did."

This completion:
 
 Echoes the earlier point about traditional tools causing "additional structural damage or create sparks" 
 Maintains the passage's focus on  safety , not just effectiveness 
 Provides a substantive second reason (avoiding complications) beyond just being "less frightening"

Hope it addresses your doubts!

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