Question

Essentially, computer ______ controls computer ______ . These two components are complementary and cannot act independently of one another. In order for a computer to effectively manipulate data and produce useful output, they must work together
1. hardware, software
2. system software, hard disk drive
3. operating system, hard disk drive
4. software, hardware

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : software, hardware

The correct answer is software, hardware.

• Software is a set of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks.
  • It is the opposite of hardware, which describes the physical aspects of a computer.
  • It is a generic term used to refer to applications, scripts, and programs that run on a device.
  • It can be thought of as the variable part of a computer, while the hardware is the invariable part. 
  • The two main categories of software are application software and system software.
    • An application is a software that fulfills a specific need or performs tasks.
    • System software is designed to run a computer's hardware and provides a platform for applications to run on top of it.
• In a computer, hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer and related devices.
  • Internal hardware devices include motherboards, hard drives, and RAM.
  • External hardware devices include monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners.
  • The internal hardware parts of a computer are often referred to as components, while external hardware devices are usually called peripherals. Together, they all fall under the category of computer hardware.