Difficulty: Hard
Correct Answer: If neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
The statement permits a waiver of prior experience for “outstanding” candidates; it does not assert how many such candidates will apply or be admitted.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
“May be waived” establishes a possibility, not a certainty about actual admissions. Without facts on who gets admitted, we cannot conclude existence of experienced or inexperienced students in the final cohort.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Edge cases: All admitted could still have experience (waiver unused), or all could be outstanding (waiver used but all had experience); the policy alone cannot settle it.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They convert a permissive rule (“may waive”) into existence claims.
Common Pitfalls:
Equating possibility with certainty in syllogisms.
Final Answer:
If neither Conclusion I nor II follows.
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