When Jeff got a new cell phone,he gave his old phone to his daughter.He had bought it the year before.It was in a relatively good working condition though he had lost the charger for it.However,when Jeff went to the store to buy the charger,the salesman told him that the chargers for the older model were no longer available in the market.This is an example of _____.
A) forward compatibility
B) continuous obsolescence
C) format rot
D) planned obsolescence
E) backward compatibility

Question

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The situation described in the scenario is an example of planned obsolescence, where the manufacturer deliberately stops producing parts or support for older products to encourage consumers to buy newer models.

When Jeff Got a New Cell Phone,he Gave His Old