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by pradeepkaushal9518 » Sat Sep 11, 2010 9:40 pm
Wide dissemination of wireless networks in cities is a practical way to meet the needs of city households, schools and businesses. Rural communities have found that wireless networks are both more reliable and cheaper than land-based networks.

Which of the following would most likely be cited by a supporter of the argument?

Urban areas do not pose additional problems for the effective operation of wireless networks.
Wireless networks work far better where population density is low.
Iceland, a very rural country, successfully uses wireless networks.
The expenses of wireless transmission in areas with large buildings is much higher.
Poor neighborhoods have less access to cable internet than do educators or businesses.
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by watchout4me » Sun Sep 12, 2010 2:27 am
Clearly A seems to be the best answer.

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by arpita@gurome » Sun Sep 12, 2010 5:56 am
A supporter would cite something that bolsters the argument.

Conclusion - Wide dissemination of wireless networks in cities is a practical way to meet the needs of city households, schools and businesses

Premise - Rural communities have found that wireless networks are both more reliable and cheaper than land-based networks.

One can 'directionally' prephrase the answer, we have to prove that wireless dissemination in cities is a good idea and the evidence given to support it is that it works well in rural areas, if somehow we can link the rural wireless effectiveness to the urban setting we are good to go!

Moving to the answer choices.
A - Good! Makes the connection between rural and urban conditions. Mark as a contender
B - Oops! If wireless works better in low density areas (aka rural areas) it is a problem, because cities might not be low density areas. Hence reject.
C - Great that Iceland uses wireless and it is rural but it still misses the rural to urban connect. Hence reject.
D - Nah! It this is true wireless in cities not a good idea.
E - The argument is not about rich or poor neighborhoods, it is about wireless in cities. This choice is way off the mark.

Hence pick A

Tactical notes for the exam:
It might not be possible to prephrase in such a fashion all the time, but actively try out such tactics for two reasons:
1. It keeps you actively engageded while reading
2. You might save time as you can select a correct answer much faster

Hope this helps, the idea is to get this question right and learn something from this to get the next one right as well!
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