PrincipleDiff: Easy
Logic Breakdown
Passage Summary: Even though a different keyboard layout would let people type faster, we shouldn't switch because the hassle and cost of changing everyone over would be worse than the gain.
Conclusion: Switching from the standard qwerty keyboard to the faster Dvorak keyboard is not a practical move.
Reasoning: The total costs to society—including money, time, and the frustration of relearning—would outweigh the eventual benefits of increased typing speed.
Analysis: This stimulus presents a pragmatic cost-benefit analysis where the status quo is maintained because the 'switching cost' is too high. It illustrates a principle where efficiency is not the sole deciding factor; rather, the overall utility (benefits minus costs) dictates the best course of action. When looking for the matching proposition, seek a statement that suggests a change should be avoided if the process of changing creates more problems than the improvement solves. It’s a classic case of 'if the cure is worse than the disease, don't take the medicine.'
Conclusion: Switching from the standard qwerty keyboard to the faster Dvorak keyboard is not a practical move.
Reasoning: The total costs to society—including money, time, and the frustration of relearning—would outweigh the eventual benefits of increased typing speed.
Analysis: This stimulus presents a pragmatic cost-benefit analysis where the status quo is maintained because the 'switching cost' is too high. It illustrates a principle where efficiency is not the sole deciding factor; rather, the overall utility (benefits minus costs) dictates the best course of action. When looking for the matching proposition, seek a statement that suggests a change should be avoided if the process of changing creates more problems than the improvement solves. It’s a classic case of 'if the cure is worse than the disease, don't take the medicine.'
Passage Stimulus
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Unlock Full Passage3.The example above best illustrates which one of the following propositions?
Correct Answer
E
The passage shows that qwerty’s widespread use makes staying with it more practical than adopting the faster Dvorak keyboard, due to switching costs.
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