7 Write short answer of the following questions: Define computer hardware with some examples. b. Differentiate between soft copy output and hardc What is CPU? Write its major parts. C. e. d. What is primary memory? List its major types. Write the importance of software in computer. f. What is language processor? Write its types. 3. Differentiate between Compiler and Interpreter- Write the features of open source software.
Answers
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A. Computer hardware is the physical part of the computer that can be seen, felt and touched. E.g. mouse, keyboard, etc.
B. The differences between soft copy and hard copy output are:-
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Soft copy output:
1. It is the output seen on the computer screen.
2. It isn't physical output.
3. It is a non-printed document file.
Hard copy output:
1. It is the output printed out from the computer screen.
2. It is physical output.
3. It is a printed document file.
D. Primary memory is the memory that stores data and instructions or information on the computer temporarily or permanently.
It's major types are:-
1. RAM
2. ROM
E. The importance of software I'm computer is that software plays an important role in the computer by cooperating with managing and the hardware devices and also the programs that are needed to be run on it.
