Director: A master's degree should be a requirement for applicants to this role, so that hiring managers won't waste time and resources interviewing candidates who lack the necessary expertise for the job. On which of the following assumptions does the director's argument depend?

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A candidate's expertise is more important than their practical experience.

Any candidate without a master's degree lacks the necessary expertise for the position.

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The only purpose of a master's degree is to evaluate one's expertise as it pertains to potential employers.

An applicant will be a strong candidate for the position if they possess a master's degree.

The expertise of applicants is the primary consideration in making hiring decisions at this organization.

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The director's argument hinges on the assumption that a master's degree is indicative of the necessary expertise for the job. Therefore, the correct assumption is that any candidate without a master's degree lacks the necessary expertise for the…

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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.