Question

Read the passage and choose the correct answer from the options.
The transponder was needed in time ______________________.

• A. for the rocket to be seen as the radar
• B. for the launch to take place
• C. for it to carry out the take off
• D. for it to be integrated to the rocket

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

for it to be integrated to the rocket

We know the answer to the question from the sentence: 'The SLV-3 launch schedule was dependent on the arrival and integration of this equipment'. The word equipment, refers to the transponder, which needed to be integrated with the rocket. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Option A: The paragraph does not indicate that the rocket is seen as the radar. Hence, this sentence as well option is incorrect.

Option B: From the paragraph, it appears that the role of the transponder is to help track the vehicle (i.e rocket) from the take off site to the final impact point. However, it does not appear to be the most critical equipment for the launch to take place. Hence this option is not the most suitable answer.

Option C is incorrect as there is no mention of the transponder helping in take off.