Read the following passage and answer the question.

Read the following passage and answer the question.

Technology is rapidly expanding the scope of capabilities for both professional and personal use; such is the case with smart phones. Professionals now have devices available to them capable of digital media, internet access, phone communication, multi-person scheduling and office tools for documents and presentations. Businesspeople that are often mobile may maximize the use of these critical features on smart phones. Individuals who simply enjoy the luxury of multi-function devices often use these devices for frivolous pursuits such as downloading catchy ring tones, instant messaging about the latest gossip and looking up the world record for most cans crushed on one’s head during the Superbowl. This fusion of capabilities and increased availability of such devices could be a sign of a growing blend in society between work and personal life, or individuals could simply be taking a luxurious approach to their connectivity in personal lives.

The term “frivolous” implies that the author:
A . is fascinated by the endless capabilities on smart phones.
B . hopes that technology ceases to expand its scope.
C . believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone.
D . has a smart phone.
E . wants to see more developments added to smart phone technology.

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Based on the contextual description of trivial uses and knowledge, “frivolous” means useless or unnecessary. So if the author believes that individuals not involved in business are unnecessarily using smart phones, that the author would think that these people do not need smart phones (choice “believes that the average individual does not need a smart phone”). The author makes no mention of their specific hopes for how the technology will turn out in the future, so choice “hopes that technology ceases to expand its scope” and choice “wants to see more developments added to smart phone technology” can be eliminated. The authors matter-of-fact tone allows you to rule out “fascination” (choice “is fascinated by the endless capabilities on smart phones”), and there is no evidence to support whether or not the author has a smart phone (choice “has a smart phone”).