Question

4 multiple choice 2 points what does the term \hardware\ refer to in computing? the operating system that manages the computers resources the programs and applications that run on the computer the data stored on the computer the physical parts of a computer that you can touch 5 multiple choice 2 points what is the purpose of software in a computer system? to provide power to the computers components to cool the computers internal components to give instructions to the hardware to perform tasks to physically connect the computer parts 6 multiple choice 2 points which of the following is not typically considered hardware? hard drive operating system cpu ram

Explanation:

• Question 4: Hardware in computing refers to the physical components of a computer. The operating system is software (system software), programs/applications are software (application software), and data is stored on hardware but is not hardware itself.
• Question 5: Software (both system and application) gives instructions to hardware. Power supply provides power, cooling systems cool components, and cables/connectors physically connect parts.
• Question 6: The operating system is software. A hard - drive is storage hardware, CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the main processing hardware, and RAM (Random Access Memory) is memory hardware.

Answer:

• 4. The physical parts of a computer that you can touch
• 5. To give instructions to the hardware to perform tasks
• 6. Operating System