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If you answer the question correctly: • Your score goes up. • You are given a slightly harder question. If you answer the question incorrectly: • Your score goes down. • You are given a slightly easier question. This continues for the rest of the test. Every time you get the question right, the computer raises your score, then gives you a slightly harder question. Every time you get a question wrong, the computer lowers your score, then gives you a slightly easier question. 16 Part One: The GMAT Chapter 2 NAVIGATING THE GMAT: COMPUTER BASICS Let's preview the primary computer functions that you will use to move around on the GMAT The screen below is typical for an adaptive test.

For the purposes of discussion, however, we do include letters in our answer explanations. Section ^ ^ Question I D of 41 The central thesis ofthe passage Is that O O O O O cost minimization is a key strategy for gaining a competitive advantage in business questionable management is largely to blame for the weakened position of American business American corporations have lost their traditional dominance of both domestic and foreign markets American companies must invest in modernization of their facilities in order to become competitive earlier explanations of the decline of American business are invalid O ^ ^ As you can see, there are empty bubbles for the answer choices-no letters (A), (B), (C), (D), (E).

Therefore, Allyson must be over 6 feet tall. Inference: Allyson is not a student at Central High School. Clearly, if Allyson plays volleyball despite the team's rule against participation by nonstudents, she must not be a student. Otherwise, she wouldn't be playing despite the rule; she'd be playing in accordance with the rule. But note that this inference is not an essential assumption of the argument because the conclusion about Allyson's height doesn't depend on it. So be careful: Unlike an assumption, an inference need not have anything to do with the author's conclusion.