Statement: “An interview panel may select a student who has neither the desired level of abilities nor the expected values and assumptions.” Conclusions: I. Inclusion of experts on an interview panel does not ensure proper selection. II. The interview procedure for admission has some limitations. Which conclusion(s) logically follow(s)?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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AIf only Conclusion I follows
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BIf only Conclusion II follows
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CIf either Conclusion I or II follows
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DIf both Conclusions I and II follow
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EIf neither Conclusion I nor II follows
Answer
Correct Answer: If both Conclusions I and II follow
Explanation
Introduction / Context:The statement acknowledges a failure mode: the panel may select an unfit candidate. This shows limitations both in panel composition (experts alone do not guarantee outcomes) and in the procedure itself.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Interview is the gate for selection.
- Despite using a panel (possibly with experts), mis-selection is possible.
Concept / Approach:From an observed/allowed failure, we infer that the mechanism does not ensure correctness in all cases—hence limitations exist.
Step-by-Step Solution:
• I: If a panel can select an unsuitable candidate, merely having experts is insufficient to ensure correctness—thus I follows.• II: A procedure that can yield unsuitable selections has limitations—thus II follows.Verification / Alternative check:Even robust processes have error rates; the statement makes that explicit.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
• Only I / Only II / Either / Neither: They understate the dual implication of the stated failure.Common Pitfalls:Assuming “experts present” implies infallibility.
Final Answer:If both Conclusions I and II follow.