Logical reasoning PrepTest 150 · Section 3 · Question 14

Incorrect. The conclusion is about what viewers should do, not the writers, so this answer is out of scope.

Incorrect. The conclusion is about what viewers should do, not the movies themselves, so this answer is out of scope.

Incorrect. While this answer choice aligns with the argument, it doesn't justify the conclusion. The conclusion is specifically about what viewers should do, not how to make a well-suited educational film.

Incorrect. This answer is about what a movie should do, not what the viewers should do. Since the conclusion is about viewers, this answer choice is wrong.

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Argument

Valid or Flawed:
Flawed

Question Type:
Strengthen (Principle)

Stimulus Summary:
Most pop history films can't present the evidence for their portrayals of history. Therefore, the casual viewer shouldn't view watching a historical film as being a good way to learn accurate history.

Answer Anticipation:
The premises here establish that the issue with these films is that they don't portray the evidence they're relying on. From that, it concludes they shouldn't be regarded as accurate. The correct answer will likely just connect those two ideas.

Answer Explanation:
Rephrased, this answer states that if a viewer can't consider the evidence, they shouldn't regard a movie as accurate. That lines up perfectly with the argument, so this is the correct answer.

Key Takeaway:
Principle questions frequently deal in what "should" happen. Be sure that the answer you pick aligns with that recommendation, both in what it states and who it makes the recommendation to.