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Editor: Posthumous publication of works is often problematic since the writer is not present to attest to some facts. The problem arises when writers forget to date the drafts of their manuscripts. Consequently, it becomes difficult for the editors handling their work to ensure that the latest version of the script is published. Therefore, to eliminate the problem, writers should not only date their scripts but also specify which previous version the new script replaces.
The editor's argument is most vulnerable to the criticism that it
A. does not account for the fact that the problem may have been caused by unavoidable issues rather than carelessness.
B. tries to address the symptoms rather than the actual cause of the problem.
C. does not fully consider the scope of the problem.
D. does not consider a scenario in which the suggestion could further compound the problem at hand.
E. suggests a solution that is irrelevant to the problem.
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Hi himu,
What is the source of this question? This CR prompt has an odd construct to it and isn't quite in line with how the GMAT presents CR prompts. To logically solve it, we need to know the logic behind the prompt.
The Facts:
-Posthumous publication of works is problematic since the writer is NOT AROUND to attest to some facts (this means "publishing a book after an author has died"; an Official GMAT CR prompt would define this in more detail).
-It's difficult for editors to ensure that the latest version is published.
The Conclusion:
-To eliminate the problem, writers should date their scripts AND specify which version the new script replaces.
The Logic:
-Editors want to publish the most recent version of a manuscript. Since editors can't ask the author which version to publish (since the author is dead), the editors have to rely on information that is listed on the manuscript (specifically the published DATE and the version that the script REPLACES). This would have to assume that the author put that information there and that the information is accurate.
The Criticism:
-The REAL problem is that the author is dead, so editors have to choose the manuscript to be published by using a bit of logic and some limited information. What if the author didn't put the information there, or what if the information was inaccurate, then the "wrong" version of the manuscript would be published. The only person who truly knows which version should be published is the author (who, as mentioned, is dead). The answer that properly describes this issue is C.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
What is the source of this question? This CR prompt has an odd construct to it and isn't quite in line with how the GMAT presents CR prompts. To logically solve it, we need to know the logic behind the prompt.
The Facts:
-Posthumous publication of works is problematic since the writer is NOT AROUND to attest to some facts (this means "publishing a book after an author has died"; an Official GMAT CR prompt would define this in more detail).
-It's difficult for editors to ensure that the latest version is published.
The Conclusion:
-To eliminate the problem, writers should date their scripts AND specify which version the new script replaces.
The Logic:
-Editors want to publish the most recent version of a manuscript. Since editors can't ask the author which version to publish (since the author is dead), the editors have to rely on information that is listed on the manuscript (specifically the published DATE and the version that the script REPLACES). This would have to assume that the author put that information there and that the information is accurate.
The Criticism:
-The REAL problem is that the author is dead, so editors have to choose the manuscript to be published by using a bit of logic and some limited information. What if the author didn't put the information there, or what if the information was inaccurate, then the "wrong" version of the manuscript would be published. The only person who truly knows which version should be published is the author (who, as mentioned, is dead). The answer that properly describes this issue is C.
GMAT assassins aren't born, they're made,
Rich
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I agree with u that "This CR prompt has an odd construct to it and isn't quite in line with how the GMAT presents CR prompts. "
The source is E-GMAT.
& u have got the correct ans !
All of the Qs I have posted today are from E-GMAT.Can you please throw some light on the others as well.
Cheers,
~Pegasus.
The source is E-GMAT.
& u have got the correct ans !
All of the Qs I have posted today are from E-GMAT.Can you please throw some light on the others as well.
Cheers,
~Pegasus.
