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Directions: In this question, a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the two assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is…

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Directions: In this question, a statement is given followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the two assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
STATEMENT: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
ASSUMPTIONS:
I. The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
II. Performance during the probation period provides a basis for deciding confirmation.
  1. Only assumption I is implicit
  2. Only assumption II is implicit
  3. Neither I nor II is implicit
  4. Both I and II are implicit

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - Both I and II are implicit
Putting the appointee on probation and reviewing performance at the end assumes his performance is not known at the time of the offer (I) and that performance during probation gives a basis for confirmation (II). Both are implicit.

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