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Which of these is the correct description of software?

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Intro to Computing - What is Computing
Which of these is the correct description of software?
AThe computer's power supply unit
BPhysical parts inside the computer
CPrograms and instructions that run on hardware
DThe computer's monitor screen
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Recall software meaning

    Software means programs and instructions that tell hardware what to do.

  2. Step 2: Match description to options

    Programs and instructions that run on hardware describes software correctly as programs running on hardware.

  3. Final Answer:

    Programs and instructions that run on hardware -> Option C

  4. Quick Check:

    Software = programs and instructions [OK]
Quick Trick: Software is the code running on hardware [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Choosing physical parts as software
  • Mixing hardware and software definitions

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