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CR · Critical Reasoning
555-605
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A group of dedicated wildlife photographers has tested the new Falcon 300mm telephoto lens. With it, they were able to capture stunning images of birds that were only seen as blurred shapes with their 200mm lenses, even though the 200mm lenses, with their larger apertures, allow more light to enter than the 300mm Falcon lens. Given these photographers' findings, any serious wildlife photographer should choose the Falcon lens if they are purchasing a lens for bird photography. Which one of the following most seriously weakens the argument?
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Correct answer marked belowThe quality of the lens is only one of several factors that should influence the choice of a lens for bird photography.
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B
Many serious wildlife photographers do not plan to buy a lens specifically for bird photography.
C
The comparisons made by the photographers were based on images taken during different lighting conditions.
D
Lenses of certain types may not perform well unless they are properly calibrated, which requires skill.
E
The materials used in the construction of the Falcon lens differ from those used in other lenses.
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The argument suggests that the Falcon lens is the best choice for bird photography based solely on the quality of images captured compared to the 200mm lens. However, option 1 states that the quality of the lens is only one of several factors that should influence the choice of a lens for bird…
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ChahatApr 3, 2025
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What this question tests
What it tests
Whether you can identify the option that most undermines an argument's conclusion.
Common trap
Choosing an irrelevant objection or one that attacks the premise rather than the reasoning.
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Difficulty
555-605
Type
CR