Logical reasoning PrepTest 151 · Section 4 · Question 5

Incorrect. The stimulus establishes when heavy tapestry fabric is appropriate to use, but that doesn't let us determine anything about non-heavy tapestry fabrics.

Incorrect. Swags and balloon valances are given as two examples of situations where heavy fabrics are appropriate to use, but they're noted as just two examples, not the only situations where it's appropriate to use this fabric.

Incorrect. Two types of window treatments are given as examples of an appropriate use of heavy tapestry fabrics, but they're noted as not being an exhaustive list of examples ("include").

Correct. Argument or Facts:
Facts

Question Type:
Must Be True

Stimulus Summary:
Heavy tapestry fabrics appropriate → Application laundered infrequently
Use it in: Window treatments
Don't use it in: Clothing

Answer Anticipation:
This question is almost a Principle question, in that it presents a single rule about when something is appropriate to use. It applies that principle to a couple examples, but the key to the correct answer is likely that conditional. Let's make sure we have it and the contrapositive down, and then head to the answers:

Heavy tapestry fabric appropriate → Laundered infrequently
Laundered frequently → not Heavy tapestry fabric appropriate

Answer Explanation:
This answer applies the contrapositive of the conditional from the premise, and it brings in one of the examples. The stimulus notes that an appropriate use of heavy tapestry fabrics "do not include any types of clothing," so fabric appropriate for clothing such as a skirt or jacket therefore must not be heavy tapestry fabric.

Key Takeaway:
The stimulus here brought up some examples, but always noted that they were just that—examples of a broader category. However, a few of the wrong answer choices treated these examples as if they were exhaustive lists. It's important to note language in the stimulus that establishes whether a list provided is just a few examples, or a full list, so that you don't get misled in the answer choices.

Incorrect. Skirts and jackets are listed as examples of clothing, but the stimulus establishes that appropriate uses of heavy tapestry fabrics don't include "any types of clothing."