standardizing basic information

[English Learner]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #144 "Job Applications", question 1

The application form is used by companies as a means of ......... basic information from all applicants.

(a) acquiring
(b) distributing
(c) manipulating
(d) standardizing

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #144 "Job Applications", answer 1

The application form is used by companies as a means of standardizing basic information from all applicants.

Correct answer: (d) standardizing
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[Tarot]

Hi!
Can you explain me, why I can´t use a option a) acquiring? Thanks for any advise.

[Beeesneees]

Hello Taror,

That's a good question.
Perhaps the test creator can look at that question again, because it seems to me that although an application form standardises the information (puts information from all candidates into a common format) 'acquiring' is also perfectly acceptable within the statement.
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[Tarot]

Hello Beeesesneeees,

ha, I feel so smart now - a native speaker agrees with me:). But seriously, thanks for your help.

[Beeesneees]

Hi Tarot,

I'm happy to report that Torsten will change this question, and the change should be reflected at the next database update.
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