Exploring Hardware and Software Types

What is hardware? Give an example.

• Hardware is the data stored on a computer; an example is a text file.

• Software is the intangible part of a computer; an example is an operating system.

• Hardware is the physical components of a computer system; an example is a CPU.

• Hardware refers to the software applications used in computing; an example is a web browser.

What is software? Give an example.

• Microsoft Word

• Notepad++

• Google Chrome

• Adobe Photoshop

Name a type of input device and an example.

• Keyboard

• Mouse

• Printer

• Scanner

Name a type of output device and an example.

• Speaker

• Scanner

• Printer

• Monitor

What is system software? Provide an example.

• An example of system software is an operating system.

• A word processor is an example of system software.

• A web browser is an example of system software.

What type of hardware is a printer?

• Input hardware

• Storage hardware

• Network hardware

• Output hardware

What type of software is a web browser?

• System software

• Utility software

• Application software

• Firmware

What is the difference between hardware and software?

• Hardware is the physical parts of a computer; software is the programs that run on the hardware.

• Software refers to the physical components of a computer.

• Hardware is only the software that runs on a computer.

• Hardware and software are the same thing.

Which is a volatile memory?

• RAM

• ROM

ALU and CU are the parts of ______

• Keyboard

• CPU

• Monitor