June 1991 LSAT Section 3 Question 15

Computer operating system software has become increasingly standardized. But when a large business with multiple, lin...

Joy_00 on June 7, 2021

Explanation

Can someone break this question down and explain why each answer is incorrect and why B is correct. I was stuck between B and C and went with C.

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Jesus on July 18, 2023

From my point of view, "C" is incorrect due to the operating systems being "incompatible". The passage advises having an operating system with some form of "variation" to protect a business from a virus, but this does not mean that it will have an "incompatible" operating system. Therefore, C is incorrect.

Didi on August 31, 2023

I think another reason C is wrong is because "not costly" is not specific enough. It could be not costly to implement the new system, but that could still be more costly than fixing the system after damages occur. In general, not costly is too subjective for us to make any conclusions about it.

Emil-Kunkin on September 3, 2023

B strengthens the argument by showing that there is a business case for the program the author advised. If the possible damage were minimal, and the possible costs were high to implement the program, it would make no sense to do it. B shows that the potential benefits are greater than the costs.