Practice Comparison: Hardware Vs Software Roles (3.11) - Relationship Between Hardware and Software in Computer Systems
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Comparison: Hardware vs Software Roles

Practice - Comparison: Hardware vs Software Roles

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is hardware?

💡 Hint: Think about what you can physically touch in a computer.

Question 2 Easy

Name a function of software.

💡 Hint: What tells the computer what to do?

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Question 1

What type of components does hardware consist of?

Physical components
Logical instructions
Neither

💡 Hint: Think about what parts of a computer you can touch.

Question 2

Software can be updated without physical changes. True or False?

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember which requires physical modifications.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a situation in which software is updated but the hardware is not capable of supporting the new software features. What issues might arise?

💡 Hint: Consider the compatibility requirements.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a solution when a piece of hardware needs replacement due to age or failure. How does this impact the installed software?

💡 Hint: Think about integration between new and former systems.

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