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What is Hardware?

The term hardware

refers to the computer’sphysical components,such as the monitor,

keyboard, motherboard,and hard drive.

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Hardware Vs. Software

The term software refers to the set of

instructions that directs the hardware toaccomplish a task.

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Main functionsTo perform a computing task, software uses

hardware for four basic functions.

• Processing

• Storage

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Input• Output

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Input OutputPrimary Storage

Secondary Storage

Processing

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Inside a Computer