Q17

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

In lines 44-50, the author acknowledges that password-protected pages would inhibit the free exchange of web content. Thus, we can infer that the author believes unrestricted flow of content cannot be achieved without complete and unrestricted access. Answer (E) expresses this. Notice that this inference is not a big leap. It’s not explicitly stated in the text, but it is one small baby step from the information given in the text.

Incorrect Answers
(A) is a contradictory interpretation. The author is against the strengthening of laws.
(B) has a degree issue. The author says that the free exchange of ideas would be compromised "somewhat," not "significantly diminished."
(C) is a contradictory interpretation. The author actually states that intellectual property owners can restrict access through password protection.
(D) is a contradictory interpretation. The author does not want to alter legal codes.