Practice Introduction (3.1) - Relationship Between Hardware and Software in Computer Systems
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Question 1 Easy

What is considered hardware in a computer system?

💡 Hint: Think about the components you can touch in a computer.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of software?

💡 Hint: Consider what directs the computer on tasks to perform.

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Question 1

What does hardware refer to in a computer system?

Instructions given to the CPU
Physical components
Data stored

💡 Hint: Think of everything you can physically touch in a computer.

Question 2

True or False: Software can exist without hardware.

True
False

💡 Hint: Can a program run without a computer?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a scenario where a new software update causes issues due to a lack of compatible hardware. Describe the outcome.

💡 Hint: Consider how updates can sometimes conflict with older systems.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a solution to an organization with outdated hardware that struggles to run new software applications efficiently.

💡 Hint: What is typically necessary when software demands increase?

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