5 Questions
What is the primary purpose of hardware in a computer system?
To provide a platform for software to run on
What is the role of software in a computer system?
To execute instructions and perform tasks
How do hardware and software interact in a computer system?
Software provides instructions, and hardware executes them
What is the result of hardware and software working together?
A functional computer system that can perform tasks
What is necessary for a computer system to function?
Both hardware components and software instructions
Study Notes
Hardware and Software Interaction
- Hardware provides the physical components of a computer system, such as CPU, memory, and storage, which execute software instructions.
- Software, including programs and operating systems, uses the hardware components to perform specific tasks and operations.
- The combination of hardware and software enables a computer system to process, store, and communicate information.
- Hardware provides the platform for software to run, while software tells the hardware what to do and how to do it.
This quiz assesses your knowledge of computer systems, including the roles of hardware and software, their interactions, and what's necessary for a computer system to function.
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