LSAT 2 | Section 4 | Logical Reasoning: Q10

LR Question 10 Explanation

QUESTION TEXT: Even if a crime that has been committed by computer…

QUESTION TYPE: Strengthen – Exception

CONCLUSION: Computer criminals are unlikely to be arrested and convicted, even if a crime has been discovered and reported.

ANALYSIS: To be arrested, the criminal must be found. To be convicted, evidence must be produced. Showing that these are difficult will strengthen the argument.

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1. This shows that career minded prosecutors will not want to take on computer crime cases. They take too long, and will hold back a prosecutor’s career.
2. This means that few police officers are experts at arresting computer criminals and gathering evidence to convict them.
3. This shows that local police departments will not be very enthusiastic in targeting computer criminals.
4. CORRECT. This only means that computer criminals are unlikely to be given jail time, once they are sentenced. But it does not affect their odds of being convicted.
5. Lack of evidence makes conviction difficult.

Recap: The question begins with “Even if a crime that has been committed by computer”. It is a Strengthen question. Learn more about LSAT Strengthen questions in our guide to LSAT Logical Reasoning question types.