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What is the key distinction between hardware and software in computers?
What is the key distinction between hardware and software in computers?
- Hardware refers to the operating system, while software refers to the applications and programs.
- Hardware is easy to change while software is hard to change.
- Hardware is the physical components while software are the instructions that give the computer new functionality. (correct)
- Hardware is the wiring that cannot be changed, while software can be easily added or modified.
Why can't you change the functionality of a computer by physically rewiring the CPU chip?
Why can't you change the functionality of a computer by physically rewiring the CPU chip?
- Rewiring the CPU would damage the chip and make the computer unusable.
- Changing the CPU's wiring requires specialized engineering skills that most users don't have.
- The CPU chip is not designed to be rewired.
- The CPU is hardwired and its functionality is fixed by its design. (correct)
How does the passage describe the difference between memory and storage in a computer?
How does the passage describe the difference between memory and storage in a computer?
- Memory is faster than storage, but has less capacity.
- Memory is hardware, while storage is software.
- Memory is used for running applications, while storage is used for the operating system.
- Memory is temporary storage used while the computer is running, while storage is permanent storage for files and programs. (correct)
According to the passage, what is an example of how software can give a computer new functionality?
According to the passage, what is an example of how software can give a computer new functionality?
What is the key difference between hardware and software described in the passage?
What is the key difference between hardware and software described in the passage?
What does the passage say about the ubiquity of computers today?
What does the passage say about the ubiquity of computers today?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of computer memory (RAM)?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of computer memory (RAM)?
What does the passage say about how computers gain new functionality?
What does the passage say about how computers gain new functionality?
What is the key difference between memory and storage in a computer system according to the passage?
What is the key difference between memory and storage in a computer system according to the passage?
How does the passage describe the relationship between hardware and software in computers?
How does the passage describe the relationship between hardware and software in computers?
