[Solved] Which of the following best explains why software needs hardware to function? — Ans: Hardware provides the physical resources for software to run | Intro to Computing

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Which of the following best explains why software needs hardware to function?

ASoftware is a physical device that controls hardware

BHardware provides the physical resources for software to run

CSoftware and hardware are independent and do not affect each other

DHardware is a program that runs on software

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the dependency between hardware and software
Software needs hardware because hardware provides the physical parts to execute software instructions.
Step 2: Evaluate each option
Hardware provides the physical resources for software to run correctly states hardware provides resources for software. Others are incorrect or reversed.
Final Answer:
Hardware provides the physical resources for software to run -> Option B
Quick Check:
Hardware supports software execution [OK]

Quick Trick: Hardware runs software by providing resources [OK]

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