Hardware and Software

≈ 32 min

Hardware is physical equipment; software is stored instruction and data. System software manages resources, while applications support user tasks.

Core checkpoint: A device needs both physical components and instructions to be useful.

Which statement best captures the core checkpoint for Hardware and Software?

A device needs both physical components and instructions to be useful.

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Enter the highlighted key term for Hardware and Software. Checkpoint clue: Which layer manages hardware for applications?

Which lesson most directly explains the concepts used in this application?

Repairable hardware and lightweight software can extend the life of school computers.

Hardware and Software

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