Understanding Software and Hardware

Question 1 • Strategies for Academic Success: Online Learning - 10h Seat Time

What is the difference between internal hardware and software?

Answer

Internal hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you see on the outside; software is the physical parts of a computer that you see on the inside.

Internal hardware is the physical parts of a computer that you see inside the computer; software is the physical parts of a computer that you see on the outside.

Internal hardware is the programs and applications that make the computer work; software is the physical parts that help the computer work.

Internal hardware is physical parts that help the computer work; software is the programs and applications that make the computer work.

Explanation

Internal hardware means the physical components inside a computer, such as its processor and memory. Software is the programs and applications that tell the hardware what to do. Choice D gives the correct distinction; the other choices confuse physical components with software or describe where parts are located incorrectly.

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