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The document outlines the distinctions between hardware and software, highlighting that hardware consists of physical devices and is categorized into output, input, storage, and internal components, while software consists of instructions that direct hardware tasks. Hardware is tangible, prone to wear, and not vulnerable to viruses, whereas software is intangible, can be damaged requiring reinstallation, and is vulnerable to viruses. A typical computer system includes essential components such as a power supply, motherboard, CPU, memory, and input/output devices.

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The document outlines the distinctions between hardware and software, highlighting that hardware consists of physical devices and is categorized into output, input, storage, and internal components, while software consists of instructions that direct hardware tasks. Hardware is tangible, prone to wear, and not vulnerable to viruses, whereas software is intangible, can be damaged requiring reinstallation, and is vulnerable to viruses. A typical computer system includes essential components such as a power supply, motherboard, CPU, memory, and input/output devices.

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Hardware

It consists of physical devices that make up computers and other electronic


devices.

There are four primary categories of hardware- output devices, input devices, secondary and
primary storage devices, and internal components.

It is manufactured with electronics and other physical components.

Hardware is made of electronic components like ICs, crystals, registers,


diodes, insulators, boards, etc.

It must be integrated with other physical components to function.

When damaged, hardware must be replaced with a new component.

It is tangible since it can be seen and touched.

They are not vulnerable to viruses.

Hardware is prone to wear and tear with use.

It only understands low-level language or machine language.

Needs to be physically transferred from one place to another.

Hardware can function without software.

Software

It refers to any sequence of instructions to hardware that directs them to


perform various tasks.
There are two primary types of software- system software and application
software.

It is developed, designed, and engineered with help of programming codes.

Software is made of codes in programming languages, alphabets, numbers/


alphanumeric symbols, identifiers, etc.

It starts functioning as soon as it is installed on the computer.

When damaged, software needs to be reinstalled, not replaced.

It is intangible since it does not have a physical presence.

They are vulnerable to viruses, hence the need for antivirus programs.

Software is not prone to wear and tear, however, it may contain flaws and also become outdated
over time.

It accepts all common programming languages, including both low and high level languages That is,
it takes human-readable input in programming languages and converts it to machine languages for
hardware to execute.

It can be digital transfer from one place to another via network connections.

The software cannot be executed without hardware.

2) A typical computer system consists of a computer case, a power supply unit, a motherboard, a
central processing unit (CPU), main memory, and a hard disk drive. Input devices include a
keyboard, mouse, microphone, video camera, and image scanner. Output devices include a monitor,
speakers, and a printer.

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