Which example shows the correct difference between hardware and software?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Monitor is hardware and operating system is software
Hardware consists of physical components that can generally be touched, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Software consists of programs and instructions; an operating system manages hardware and provides services for applications. Thus, option A correctly pairs one physical component with one software system. The remaining pairs reverse these categories.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Monitor is hardware and operating system is software
Why is this the correct answer?
Hardware consists of physical components that can generally be touched, such as a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Software consists of programs and instructions; an operating system manages hardware and provides services for applications. Thus, option A correctly pairs one physical component with one software system. The remaining pairs reverse these categories.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Information Technology question. Chapter: Maintain Healthy Safe and Secure Working Environment.
