Question

Directions: The critical thinking question is based on a short argument, a set of statements or a plan of action. For each question select the best answer of the choices given below and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit. 

Statement: Scientists have developed a virtual biopsy device that can quickly and non invasively determine whether a skin tumor is cancerous and needed to be removed or not. The first of its kind experimental procedure, which is known as ' vibrational optical coherence tomography', creates a 3D map of the legion's width and depth under the skin with a tiny laser diode.
Question: Which of the following statements tells that the invention of the biopsy device is a beneficial discovery?
(A) With the invention of such a device, surgeries related to cancer will be reduced.
(B) The device will make biopsies less risky and distressing for patients.
(C) A tool to make money.
(D) It helps in determining whether the skin tumor is dangerous or not. 

1. Only statement (B) is correct.
2. Only statement (A) is correct.
3. Only statement (C) is correct.
4. Only statement (D) is correct.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Only statement (B) is correct.

The statement that says the device will make biopsies less risky and distressing for patients is the best possible answer. With the discovery of this tool, biopsies will be easily done through the device without using a scalpel and thus making it less risky. The statement that says It helps in determining whether the skin tumor is dangerous or not might seem to be the correct answer but it is not correct as it tells about the positive aspect of the device but not the actual benefits that patients are going to enjoy over the previous method. The statement that says with the invention of such a device, surgeries related to cancer will be reduced might seem to be a correct answer but it is not correct as the device will help in biopsy but not the surgery. All other statements are irrelevant to the question asked.