Questions and Answers
What is computer hardware?
Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer such as the monitor, mouse, keyboard, etc.
What is software?
Software is a generic term for organized collections of computer data and instructions.
What are the two major categories of software?
The two major categories of software are system software and application software.
What is the function of system software?
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What is the function of application software?
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Study Notes
Computer Hardware
- Computer hardware refers to the physical parts or components of a computer system.
- Examples of computer hardware include:
- Monitor
- Mouse
- Keyboard
- Computer data storage
- Hard drive disk (HDD)
- System unit (components include:
- Graphic cards
- Sound cards
- Memory
- Motherboard
- Chips)
Computer Software
- Software is a collection of organized computer data and instructions.
- There are two major categories of software:
- System software:
- Provides basic non-task-specific functions of the computer.
- Responsible for controlling, integrating, and managing individual hardware components.
- Application software:
- Used by users to accomplish specific tasks.
- System software:
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Description
Test your knowledge of computer components and hardware with this quiz. Learn about the physical elements that make up a computer system, including the monitor, mouse, keyboard, storage devices, and more. Explore the difference between hardware and software in this informative quiz.
