Questions and Answers
What is the primary function of software in a computer system?
To execute specific tasks and operate the computer
Which of the following is an example of hardware components?
Webcam
What do hardware and software components together form?
A computer
What is software a generic term for?
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Study Notes
Hardware Components
- Physical parts of a computer system, including central processing unit (CPU), mouse, storage, keyboard, webcam, etc.
Software Components
- A set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate a computer and execute specific tasks
- Tells a computer how to function
- A generic term to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on devices such as PCs, mobile phones, tablets, and other smart devices.
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