Question

which phrase is the best definition of computer software?
a. the soft dust cover for the computer and the microfiber cleaning cloth for the monitor screen
b. the physical components of a computer, such as the cpu, mouse, monitor, storage, and graphics card
c. the internal switches, wires, and microchips that make a computer work
d. the instructions that direct a computer to receive, manipulate, and display information to perform specific functions

Explanation:

• Option A describes physical items (dust cover, cleaning cloth) which are hardware - related.
• Option B describes physical components (CPU, mouse, etc.) which are hardware.
• Option C describes the physical parts (switches, wires, microchips) of a computer, which are hardware.
• Option D describes instructions that tell the computer what to do (receive, manipulate, display information), which is the definition of software.

Answer:

D. The instructions that direct a computer to receive, manipulate, and display information to perform specific functions