ParaSummary Question 2 - CAT 2024
Passage: Cartographers design and create maps to communicate information about phenomena located somewhere on our planet. In the past, cartographers did not worry too much about who was going to read their maps. Although some simple “usability” research was done—like comparing whether circle or bar symbols worked best—cartographers knew how to make maps. This has changed now, however, due to all kinds of societal and technological developments. Today, map readers are more demanding—mostly because of the tools they use to read maps. Cartographers, who are also influenced by these trends, are now more interested in seeing if their products are efficient, effective, and appreciated.
A) Today, cartographers also need to look into the usability of maps because of the new technological developments.
B) Modern mapmakers evaluate a map’s effectiveness efficiency and satisfaction of the user through a series of experiments.
C) Maps are being used for a variety of reasons and therefore map readers have become more demanding.
D) New technological developments have prompted cartographers to experiment with their maps by applying these new innovations.
Step-by-Step Explanation
- Correct Answer: A
- Explanation: The main idea traces a shift: in the past, cartographers didn't worry much about readers, but modern technological tools have made map readers more demanding. Consequently, cartographers must now focus heavily on usability, efficiency, and effectiveness. A captures this causal shift perfectly.
- FundaMakers Tip: The Evolution Tracking Concept. When a paragraph maps a historical shift ("In the past" vs. "Today"), the summary must capture the cause and the effect of that evolution. Reject options like B that introduce alien actions (e.g., "a series of experiments") not backed by the text.