Logical reasoning PrepTest 101 · Section 3 · Question 8

Incorrect. There's no discussion of what Jones knows about defects, so this answer is out of scope. We might assume that someone who knew about such defects wouldn't agree to such a contract, but that's an assumption.

Incorrect. There's no discussion of the reality of any defects, so this answer is out of scope. Similar to (A), we can't assume that Jones would avoid entering into this contract if there were defects he'd be responsible for.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Must Be True

Stimulus Summary:
Contract - For 1 year, Jones has to repair defects in the roof or roof supports (and nothing else)
Only the exterior walls support the roof

Answer Anticipation:
As with all Must Be True questions, we should look to see if there are statements that overlap with each other, and then we should make an inference by combining those statements.

Here, the contract limits Jones's liability for repairs to any and only defects in the roof and roof supports. The last sentence overlaps in discussing roof supports—the roof is supported entirely by the exterior walls.

As such, Jones is responsible for a year after sale for repairs to the roof and exterior walls, and nothing else. Let's find an answer stating that.

Answer Explanation:
The stimulus states that Jones is "not responsible for any" repairs not related to the roof or roof supports, and only the exterior walls support the roof. So, as this answer states, Jones isn't responsible for repairs to nonexterior walls, making this the correct answer.

Key Takeaway:
Always be on the lookout for overlap between statements in Must Be True questions! It's how most inferences are made.

Incorrect. We know what Jones is responsible for, but there's no discussion of what Smith or others are responsible for. Maybe Smith has some type of insurance plan that makes someone else responsible for repairs that Jones isn't responsible for.

Incorrect. There's no discussion of past repairs, so this answer is out of scope.