Hardware vs Software - The Basics

to develop software, it must be manufactured with electronics and other physical components OR written into code

hardware must be replaced or repaired when damaged

what are the 4 types of hardware?

hardware is not tangible

the definition of _________ is a sequence of instructions that directs hardware to perform certain tasks

software is not vulnerable to viruses

software does not have to be replaced when damaged, but it does have to be reinstalled

software is not tangible

to develop hardware, it must be manufactured with electronics and other physical components

hardware cannot function without being integrated to other physical components

hardware can speak and understand high and low level programming languages

hardware is vulnerable to viruses

how do you transfer hardware to a new location?

hardware can function without software but software cannot function without hardware

software is not subject to wear and tear

software begins functioning as soon as it is installed

the definition of _________ is physical devices that make up computers or other electronic devices

Software falls into two categories: system & application