What should be the focus of a discussion about re-purposlng old PCs versus replacing them with HP thin clients?

Question

Options

• ATotal cost of ownership, cost involving energy efficiency, operations, and manageability of
• BAcquisition costs versus sacrificing the value of the original cost of the PC
• CThe value of a PC and its peripherals versus the cost of a new HP thin client
• DThe ability to use Web Services for an operating system streaming situation

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  83% (40)
• D
  10% (5)

Explanation

When evaluating whether to re-purpose old PCs or replace them with HP thin clients, the conversation should center on option C - comparing the current value of the PC and its peripherals against the cost of a new thin client - because this is the most direct financial trade-off decision makers face: what is the existing hardware still worth, and does the thin client's price justify replacing it?

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A (Total Cost of Ownership) is a valid business concept but is too broad and operational in scope - TCO analysis comes after the initial value comparison, not before it.
• B is a trap: "sunk cost" thinking (original purchase price) is a logical fallacy in business decisions - past costs are irrelevant; only current market value matters, which is what C captures.
• D (Web Services / OS streaming) is a technical implementation detail, not the primary discussion focus when deciding between re-purposing and replacing.

Memory tip: Think of it as a trade-in conversation - like deciding whether to trade in your old car. You compare what the car is worth now (current value + accessories) against the price of the new vehicle, not what you originally paid for it. That's option C.

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