Critical Thinking Questions Case 3-1

question 96

Multiple Choice

Critical Thinking Questions
Case 3-1
You have had your desktop for several years and you have decided that it is time for you to purchase a new one. Before heading online to make your purchase, you re-familiarize yourself with a buyer's guide that you found in your Discovering Computers textbook.
-Which of the following is not a consideration from that buyer's guide?

• A) Be aware of hidden costs.
• B) Consider purchasing an extended warranty or service plan.
• C) Always purchase the least powerful desktop available.
• D) Know the system requirements of the operating system.

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Definitions:

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a key role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females, and testosterone production in males.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone involved in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryo development.

Aldosterone

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that regulates sodium and potassium balance in the blood, influencing blood pressure and fluid balance.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin, which helps regulate sleep patterns.