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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Definitions:

Income Statements

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and net income over a specific period of time.

Annual Basis

This term usually refers to the accounting or financial evaluation of certain activities, income, or expenses projected or calculated over the span of a year.

Balance Sheet

A document outlining a corporation's financial standing, detailing assets, liabilities, and equity of shareholders on a given date.

Market Value

The current price at which an asset or a company can be bought or sold in a public market.