Case 3 Sometimes It Is Hard to Define Precisely What

question 53

Multiple Choice

Case 3 Sometimes it is hard to define precisely what kind of computing device a particular machine is-the lines are sometimes a little blurry. Help to identify these types of computing devices. What keeps Sony's PlayStation from being referred to as a personal computer?

• A) Its microprocessor is not as fast as those found on personal computers today
• B) Its history as a dedicated game device
• C) It cannot produce graphics of a quality that matches that of a workstation
• D) It cannot accept peripheral devices like keyboards or DVD players

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Privately Held

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Artificial Being

A legal entity, not a natural person, created by law and recognized as having rights and duties.

Corporation

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Business Organization

The structure and form that a business takes to conduct operations, ranging from sole proprietorships to corporations.