Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Tom and Andy Are

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Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-1 Tom and Andy are discussing file storage. They are working on a major project and want to be sure they can store their files in a way that they can easily find and share the files. Tom sends Andy an e-mail attachment named OurProject.tif. Andy tries to open the attachment but can't. His problem may be that ___.

• A) the file is corrupted
• B) he doesn't have the correct software
• C) someone changed the file extension
• D) any of the above

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Definitions:

Reification

The cognitive process of treating an abstract concept as if it were a real, tangible object.

Abstract Concept

A concept that is not tangible or concrete, often involving complex ideas or qualities such as freedom, love, or justice.

Hypothetical

Pertaining to situations, conditions, or concepts that are possible or imagined rather than real or actual.

Concrete Object

An object that exists in physical form and can be perceived by the senses.