Difficulty: Medium
Correct Answer: I and III are implicit
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
An eligibility advertisement sets a threshold (first class, ≥ 65%). We must determine which background beliefs justify announcing this criterion to attract applicants and predict performance.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Two assumptions support the ad: (I) a sufficient pool exists, and (III) the threshold correlates with job success. Assumption II is stronger than needed (sweeping negative about < 65%) and not required to justify the criterion.
Step-by-Step Solution:
1) Without I, the ad would be futile; adequate supply is presupposed.2) Without III, the cutoff would be arbitrary; the organization presumes predictive validity of the score.3) II is not necessary; even if some candidates below 65% can perform well, the threshold can still be a pragmatic filter.
Verification / Alternative check:
Recruitment criteria often trade sensitivity for practicality; they do not imply categorical incompetence below the line.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They either exclude a necessary assumption (I or III) or include the unnecessary sweeping claim (II).
Common Pitfalls:
Treating a cutoff as a universal statement about ability.
Final Answer:
I and III are implicit.
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