Question 101·Easy·Command of Evidence
Global Smartphone Operating Systems, 2023
| Operating system | Market share (%) |
|---|---|
| Android | 71.0 |
| iOS | 28.0 |
| KaiOS | 0.8 |
| Windows | 0.1 |
| Other | 0.1 |
Apart from KaiOS, two operating systems each hold less than 1% of the global smartphone market share. These operating systems are ______
Which choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the statement?
For table and chart questions, start by underlining the exact condition in the question (like "apart from" and the specific number threshold). Then scan the table systematically, marking all entries that meet the condition. Apply any exclusions mentioned (such as ignoring one category), and finally match the remaining items directly to the answer choice that lists them—this prevents mistakes from reading only part of the condition or guessing from memory.
Hints
Focus on the key phrase
Reread the sentence carefully. What does "apart from KaiOS" tell you to do with KaiOS when looking at the table?
Identify the numerical condition
Underline or note the phrase "less than 1%". Which numbers in the table are below 1.0?
Exclude and then choose
After you find all operating systems under 1%, remove KaiOS from that list. Which two remain, and which option names exactly those two?
Step-by-step Explanation
Understand the condition in the question
Identify the key requirement in the sentence: "Apart from KaiOS, two operating systems each hold less than 1% of the global smartphone market share."
This means:
- Ignore KaiOS (even though it is under 1%).
- Look for other operating systems with market share less than 1% ().
Scan the table for market shares under 1%
Go through each row of the table and note the percentages:
- Android: 71.0 (greater than 1%)
- iOS: 28.0 (greater than 1%)
- KaiOS: 0.8 (less than 1%, but we must ignore it)
- Windows: 0.1 (less than 1%)
- Other: 0.1 (less than 1%)
So, besides KaiOS, the operating systems with less than 1% are Windows and Other.
Match your findings to the answer choice
From your list (Windows and Other), choose the option that names exactly those two operating systems.
The correct answer is Windows and Other.