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CR · Critical Reasoning
655-705
Complete the Passage
Digital displays have increasingly replaced traditional analog meters in various devices. However, digital displays have certain limitations in specific scenarios. It can be challenging to determine from a digital display whether a value is rising or falling over time, while the movement of a needle on an analog meter is easily noticeable. An analog meter can be highlighted in red to signal the operator when a value approaches a critical level, whereas the numerical output of a digital display requires interpretation by the user. Its information cannot be quickly grasped in a momentary glance. Therefore, the use of the digital display is recommended only in situations where ___________.
Which of the following best completes the passage below?
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a precise numeric value is crucial.
B
an operator needs to monitor multiple displays rapidly.
warning of a sudden change in value is necessary.
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multiple measurements must be taken over time.
E
different users require access to the same data.
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The passage discusses the limitations of digital displays compared to analog meters, particularly in terms of quickly assessing changes in values. The key point is that digital displays require interpretation and do not provide immediate visual cues about…
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AneeshJan 15, 2025
Can you explain more?
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DikshaJan 23, 2025
Good question
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rileyFeb 8, 2024
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can complete the last sentence of an argument in a way that is logically consistent with it.
Common trap
Choosing an option that sounds plausible but contradicts the argument or introduces new information.
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655-705
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CR