Computer Hardware and Software

Q#1: Define computer hardware. 

Ans: Computer Hardware: 

Computer hardware is a collection of all the physical parts or components of a computer. It includes the computer casing, the CPU or central Processing Unit, computer memory, VGA graphics card, sound card and the motherboard. 

Q#2: Define Computer Software. 

Ans: Computer Software: 

Computer software is a computer program that coordinates all the activities and functions of a computer. It also controls all the operations of the computer hardware. It includes operating system, device drivers, utility programs and language translators.

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