LSAT Question Stem

An issue in dispute between Yolanda and Arjun is 

Logical Reasoning Question Type

This is a Disagree question. 

Correct Answer

The correct answer to this question is D. 

LSAT Question Complete Explanation

In this passage, Yolanda and Arjun are discussing the comparison between unauthorized access to computers and joyriding in stolen cars. Yolanda argues that joyriding is more dangerous because it physically endangers people, while computer crimes only harm intellectual property. Arjun disagrees, providing an example of how unauthorized use of medical records systems could cause physical harm to people. The question type for this problem is Point at Issue, which means we need to identify the issue in dispute between Yolanda and Arjun.

Let's analyze the answer choices:

a) Whether joyriding physically endangers human lives

Both Yolanda and Arjun would agree that joyriding physically endangers human lives, so this is not the issue in dispute. Therefore, this answer choice is incorrect.

b) Whether the unauthorized manipulation of computer data involves damage to private property

We do not know Arjun's opinion on the private property issue. We cannot determine if he considers hospital data to be private property from his statement. As a result, this answer choice is incorrect.

c) Whether damage to physical property is more criminal than damage to intellectual property

This answer choice is interesting but misses the issue. The debate is not about whether physical property damage is more criminal than intellectual property damage. Instead, Arjun attempts to show that manipulating computer data can also physically harm people. Thus, this answer choice is incorrect.

d) Whether the unauthorized use of computers is as dangerous to people as is joyriding

This is the correct answer choice. The issue in dispute between Yolanda and Arjun is whether unauthorized access to computers can be as dangerous to people as joyriding in stolen cars. Yolanda believes that joyriding is more dangerous because it physically endangers people, while Arjun provides an example to show that computer crimes can also cause physical harm to people.

e) Whether treating private property recklessly is ever a dangerous crime

Both Yolanda and Arjun would likely agree that treating private property recklessly can be a dangerous crime, as they both discuss the potential dangers of joyriding and unauthorized access to computers. This is not the issue in dispute, so this answer choice is incorrect.

In conclusion, the issue in dispute between Yolanda and Arjun is whether the unauthorized use of computers is as dangerous to people as is joyriding, which is answer choice (d).