Question

which of the following statements is true of hardware?
o a. it consists of programs that provide instructions to a computer so that it can perform a desired task.
o b. it is a wireless connection that links computer resources.
o c. it provides the graphic interface that enables users to interact with their computers.
o d. it includes various components of a computer system as well as communications and network equipment.

Explanation:

• Option a: Programs that provide instructions to a computer are software, not hardware.
• Option b: A wireless connection that links computer resources is a network connection, not hardware.
• Option c: The graphic interface that enables users to interact with their computers is part of the software (e.g., operating system's graphical user interface), not hardware.
• Option d: Hardware includes physical components of a computer system (like CPU, motherboard, memory) and communications/network equipment (like routers, switches).

Answer:

d. It includes various components of a computer system as well as communications and network equipment.