Reformulating Complex Conditions

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1. Question 1 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. Approval is conditional on an independent review.

   1. A review guarantees approval whatever it finds.
   2. Approval is independent of any review.
   3. Approval cannot be granted without an independent review.
   4. An independent review is a condition of approval.
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   Answer

   Approval cannot be granted without an independent review.; An independent review is a condition of approval.

   The review is necessary; the sentence does not guarantee approval afterwards.

2. Question 2 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. We will proceed unless compelling contrary evidence emerges.

   1. Compelling contrary evidence is the stated exception to proceeding.
   2. We will proceed in the absence of compelling contrary evidence.
   3. We will proceed only if contrary evidence emerges.
   4. We will not proceed unless contrary evidence emerges.
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   Answer

   Compelling contrary evidence is the stated exception to proceeding.; We will proceed in the absence of compelling contrary evidence.

   Unless introduces the exceptional condition preventing the plan.

3. Question 3 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. Even if the estimate is revised, the decision will stand.

   1. The decision stands only if the estimate is revised.
   2. A revision of the estimate will not change the decision.
   3. The decision will stand whether or not the estimate is revised.
   4. Revising the estimate automatically cancels the decision.
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   Answer

   A revision of the estimate will not change the decision.; The decision will stand whether or not the estimate is revised.

   Even if makes revision irrelevant to the stated result.

4. Question 4 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. Provided the assumptions hold, the model is useful.

   1. The model is useful on the assumption that its assumptions hold.
   2. The model is useful regardless of its assumptions.
   3. The usefulness of the model proves every assumption true.
   4. If the assumptions remain valid, the model is useful.
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   Answer

   The model is useful on the assumption that its assumptions hold.; If the assumptions remain valid, the model is useful.

   The condition supports usefulness without asserting its converse.

5. Question 5 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. But for the intervention, the damage would have been greater.

   1. The intervention prevented some additional damage.
   2. The intervention caused all the damage.
   3. Greater damage occurred despite the intervention.
   4. Without the intervention, greater damage would have occurred.
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   Answer

   The intervention prevented some additional damage.; Without the intervention, greater damage would have occurred.

   The past counterfactual identifies damage that was prevented.

6. Question 6 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. The exception applies only where no alternative is available.

   1. The absence of an alternative is necessary for the exception to apply.
   2. Every case without an alternative is automatically exempt.
   3. The exception applies whenever an alternative is available.
   4. If an alternative is available, the exception does not apply.
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   Answer

   The absence of an alternative is necessary for the exception to apply.; If an alternative is available, the exception does not apply.

   Only where sets a necessary condition without guaranteeing the exception in every qualifying case.

7. Question 7 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. We can reconsider, so long as no irreversible commitment has been made.

   1. Reconsideration remains possible provided no irreversible commitment exists.
   2. Reconsideration is forbidden even without any commitment.
   3. Reconsideration is possible only after an irreversible commitment.
   4. An irreversible commitment would prevent the proposed reconsideration.
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   Answer

   Reconsideration remains possible provided no irreversible commitment exists.; An irreversible commitment would prevent the proposed reconsideration.

   The absence of an irreversible commitment is the stated condition.

8. Question 8 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. Had the warning been heeded, the loss could have been avoided.

   1. If the warning had been followed, avoidance of the loss was possible.
   2. The warning was followed and the loss was avoided.
   3. Ignoring the warning removed an opportunity to avoid the loss.
   4. Following the warning would certainly have guaranteed no loss.
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   Answer

   If the warning had been followed, avoidance of the loss was possible.; Ignoring the warning removed an opportunity to avoid the loss.

   Could have expresses possible prevention, weaker than a guaranteed outcome.

9. Question 9 · Multiple choice

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   Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. The rule remains applicable except where a specific exemption is granted.

   1. A specific exemption creates the stated exception to the rule.
   2. Every case is automatically exempt.
   3. The rule applies unless a specific exemption is granted.
   4. The rule applies only when an exemption is granted.
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   Answer

   A specific exemption creates the stated exception to the rule.; The rule applies unless a specific exemption is granted.

   Except where and unless introduce the same exceptional circumstance.

10. Question 10 · Multiple choice

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    Choose TWO correct statements based on the information given. No change will be made without consulting staff.

    1. A change cannot be made unless staff are consulted.
    2. Staff consultation is necessary before a change is made.
    3. No consultation will occur unless a change has already been made.
    4. Consulting staff guarantees that a change will be made.
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    Answer

    A change cannot be made unless staff are consulted.; Staff consultation is necessary before a change is made.

    Consultation is a prerequisite, not a guarantee of subsequent change.

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