While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:TechCorp released its new quantum computing processor in late 2023.An...
GMAT Expression of Ideas : (Expression) Questions
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- TechCorp released its new quantum computing processor in late 2023.
- An analyst from Digital Innovations Weekly praised the processor's "exceptional performance capabilities" but noted concerns about "complex implementation requirements."
- An analyst from Computing World called it "a breakthrough in processing power" while warning of "significant technical barriers for adoption."
- An analyst from Tech Analysis Report described mixed reactions, calling it "promising yet challenging."
The student wants to emphasize how analysts identified trade-offs in TechCorp's processor. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
TechCorp's processor received extensive analyst coverage focusing on quantum computing capabilities.
Analysts recognized both advantages and limitations of TechCorp's processor, with Digital Innovations Weekly noting "exceptional performance" despite "complex implementation requirements" and Computing World similarly identifying "breakthrough" potential alongside "significant technical barriers."
Described as "promising yet challenging" by Tech Analysis Report, TechCorp's processor represents new quantum computing technology.
While Digital Innovations Weekly emphasized performance capabilities, Computing World concentrated on technical barriers.
Step 1: Decode and Map the Passage
Part A: Passage Analysis Table
| Text from Passage | Analysis |
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| TechCorp released its new quantum computing processor in late 2023. |
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| An analyst from Digital Innovations Weekly praised the processor's "exceptional performance capabilities" but noted concerns about "complex implementation requirements." |
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| An analyst from Computing World called it "a breakthrough in processing power" while warning of "significant technical barriers for adoption." |
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| An analyst from Tech Analysis Report described mixed reactions, calling it "promising yet challenging." |
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Part B: Passage Architecture & Core Elements
Main Point: Three different analysts all identified both positive and negative aspects of TechCorp's new quantum computing processor.
Argument Flow: The notes establish the product context, then present three analyst evaluations that each highlight both strengths and limitations of the processor, creating a consistent pattern of recognized trade-offs.
Step 2: Interpret the Question Precisely
What's being asked? Which choice most effectively uses the notes to emphasize how analysts identified trade-offs in the processor.
What type of answer do we need? A statement that shows analysts recognizing both positives and negatives (trade-offs).
Any limiting keywords? "Most effectively" means we need the choice that best demonstrates this trade-off pattern, and "uses relevant information from the notes" means it should include specific details from the research.
Step 3: Prethink the Answer
- The right answer should explicitly mention that analysts found both good and bad aspects (trade-offs)
- Use specific quotes or details from the research notes to support this
- Show this pattern across multiple analyst sources, not just one
TechCorp's processor received extensive analyst coverage focusing on quantum computing capabilities.
- States analysts focused on quantum computing capabilities
- Doesn't show trade-offs at all—only mentions one side (capabilities)
- Missing the key point about analysts identifying both positives and negatives
Analysts recognized both advantages and limitations of TechCorp's processor, with Digital Innovations Weekly noting "exceptional performance" despite "complex implementation requirements" and Computing World similarly identifying "breakthrough" potential alongside "significant technical barriers."
- Explicitly states "advantages and limitations"—directly addresses trade-offs
- Provides specific quotes from Digital Innovations Weekly showing both sides ("exceptional performance" vs "complex implementation requirements")
- Shows Computing World also identified both sides ("breakthrough" potential vs "significant technical barriers")
- Uses relevant information from multiple sources in the notes
- Most effectively demonstrates the trade-off pattern
Described as "promising yet challenging" by Tech Analysis Report, TechCorp's processor represents new quantum computing technology.
- Only mentions one source (Tech Analysis Report)
- While "promising yet challenging" does show mixed feelings, it doesn't effectively use multiple sources
- Doesn't provide the specific contrasting quotes that would best demonstrate trade-offs
While Digital Innovations Weekly emphasized performance capabilities, Computing World concentrated on technical barriers.
- Says different sources focused on different aspects (performance vs barriers)
- This suggests sources disagreed rather than each source identifying trade-offs
- Students might think this shows trade-offs, but it actually suggests sources had different focuses rather than each recognizing both sides