Distinguish between the following: 'Hardware' and 'software'.
CS Professional · Information Technology and Systems Audit · PYQS · June 2016
Distinguish between the following: 'Hardware' and 'software'.
Answer & Explanation:
Sr.No. Basis of Difference Hardware Software 1. Definition Hardware refers to the tangible parts of computer. Software refers to the instructions or programs that tell the hardware what to do. 2. Examples CPU, CD-ROM, monitor, printer, video card etc. QuickBooks, Adobe Acrobat, Internet Explorer etc. 3. Types Input, storage, processing unit, control unit, and output devices. System software, Application software. 4. Interdependency Hardware starts functioning once software is loaded. To deliver its set of instructions is installed on hardware.
Topics: Computer Fundamentals
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