Explain any four differences between hardware and software
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Answer:
Hardware
Software
Hardware is further divided into four main categories:
Input Devices
Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
Internal Components
Software is further divided into two main categories:
Application Software
System Software
Developed using electronic and other materials Developed writing using instructions using a programming language
When damaged, it can be replaced with a new component When damaged it can be installed once more using a backup copy
Hardware is physical in nature and hence one can touch and see hardware The software cannot be physically touched but still can be used and seen
Hardware cannot be infected by Viruses The software can be infected by Viruses
Hardware will physically wear out over time Software does not wear out but it can be affected by bugs and glitches
An example of Hardware is hard drives, monitors, CPU, scanners, printers etc. An example of software is Windows 10, Adobe Photoshop, Google Chrome etc.
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Explanation:
HARDWARE-:
1. physical elements of computer or electronic system.
2. has four main categories-:
- input devices
- output devices
- secondary storage devices
- internal components
3. developed using electronic and other material
4. when damaged it can be replaced by another component.
SOFTWARE -:
1. collection of instruction that tells computer to perform any task.
2. mainly divided into application software and system software.
3. developed by writing instructions using progamming language
4. when damaged, it cannot be re-install using a backup copy ..