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LINUX+ AND LPIC-1 GDE.TO LINUX CERTIF.
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781337569798
Chapter 1
Problem 1RQ
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Textbook Problem

Every computer consists of physical components and non-physical components. The non-physical components of a computer that understand how to work with the physical components are referred to as __________.

  1. a. hardware
  2. b. records
  3. c. software
  4. d. processors

Expert Solution
Program Description Answer

Software refers to the nonphysical components of a computer that understands how to work with the physical components.

Hence, the correct option is “C”.

Explanation of Solution

Software components:

  • Any computer system constitutes of both hardware components and software components.
  • Software is nothing but the set of programs and instructions that allows different physical components to manipulate data or files.
  • It plays an important role of coordinating the physical components. For example:
    • Keyboard is a hardware component that needs a software driver to perform operations in a computer.
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