Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-4 Paul Decided to Upgrade

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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-4 Paul decided to upgrade his computer system. He purchased a new optical disc drive to replace his old CD-ROM drive. He has decided to replace his old CRT display device and already upgraded his graphics card to support a more modern display device. He also plans to purchase a new printer to replace his old dot-matrix printer. If Paul is most concerned with the sharpness of the images and text he will be printing, he should focus on comparing the ____ of the printers he is considering purchasing.

• A) resolution
• B) duty cycle
• C) print speed
• D) duplex capability

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