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CR · Critical Reasoning
sub-505
Assumptions
A recent study shows that university graduates switch jobs an average of five times within the first twelve years after graduation. Consequently, to minimize employee turnover, hiring managers should prioritize candidates who graduated from university at least twelve years ago.
What assumption underlies this recommendation?
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Correct answer marked belowA
Job changes within the same organization are less frequent than changes between different organizations.
Graduates who completed their degrees more than twelve years ago tend to change jobs less often than their more recent counterparts.
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C
The turnover rate is higher among companies that employ individuals without university degrees compared to those that hire graduates.
D
Most employees resign from their positions due to employer requests rather than their own choice.
E
The study did not consider graduates who took breaks in their careers to pursue further education.
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The recommendation to hire candidates who graduated at least twelve years ago is based on the assumption that these individuals change jobs less frequently than those who graduated more recently. This is captured in option (B), which states that graduates who completed their degrees more than twelve…
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PrathamFeb 22, 2025
can you explain more?
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soyebFeb 2, 2025
This is exactly what I needed to practice
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SoumyaJan 13, 2025
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NiyaApr 9, 2024
Great question!
What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the unstated assumption a critical-reasoning argument depends on.
Common trap
Picking an option that strengthens the argument or is merely relevant instead of one that is required.
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Difficulty
sub-505
Type
CR