Paul Decided to Upgrade His Computer System

question 23

Multiple Choice

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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Definitions:

Drive

An inner motivation or urge that propels an individual to act or achieve certain goals.

Optimal Stimulation

A psychological theory proposing that individuals seek an optimal level of arousal, with too little leading to boredom and too much resulting in stress.

Arousal Theory

The theory that optimal performance and psychological arousal are related in a way that differs as a function of the individual and the task.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and that too little or too much arousal can negatively affect performance.