GRE General TestAnalytical WritingHard
A tech startup is seeking investment, claiming their new AI-powered personal assistant app will achieve widespread adoption due to its ability to seamlessly integrate with all major operating systems and devices. Which of the following, if true, would most effectively challenge the claim of widespread adoption?
- ACompetitor apps offer similar features but lack the AI's advanced learning capabilities.
- BThe app requires continuous internet connectivity, which is unreliable in many target markets.
- CThe startup has secured partnerships with leading hardware manufacturers.
- DThe app's user interface is highly intuitive, requiring minimal onboarding for new users.
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. The app requires continuous internet connectivity, which is unreliable in many target markets.
The claim of widespread adoption assumes that technical integration is sufficient. Option A introduces a fundamental infrastructure barrier: unreliable internet connectivity. If users in target markets cannot consistently use the app due to this requirement, widespread adoption is severely challenged, regardless of seamless integration.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This highlights a competitive advantage, which would support adoption.
- C. This strengthens the claim of integration and potential adoption.
- D. An intuitive interface supports ease of use, which would facilitate adoption.
Challenging Feasibility of Adoption
Challenging the feasibility of adoption involves identifying practical, environmental, or infrastructural barriers that would prevent a product or idea from being widely accepted and used by its target audience.
- Focuses on real-world constraints.
- Goes beyond product features or benefits.
- Often highlights issues like access, cost, or compatibility with existing systems.
Memory trick: Many doors are closed, even if the key fits one.