CLASS 7 CH-1 COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS Part-1

ICSE COMPUTER APPLICATIONS by Vijay Baretha・2 minutes read

Computers require instructions or programs from programmers to operate, used to be limited to scientists and engineers but are now accessible to everyone, operating through a combination of physical hardware and non-physical software that enhances and directs the computer's capabilities with both components reliant on each other.

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  • Computers need instructions or programs from programmers to function, with hardware being the physical components and software being the non-physical programs stored on devices like pen drives.
  • The evolution of computers has made them accessible to a wider audience beyond scientists and engineers, emphasizing the interdependence between hardware and software for computer operation and task execution.

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Computer: Hardware and Software Interaction Explained

  • Computers are machines that require a set of instructions or programs created by programmers to perform specific tasks.
  • In the past, computers were mainly used by scientists and engineers for complex calculations, but now they are accessible to almost everyone.
  • Computers operate through the interaction of hardware and software, with hardware being the physical parts that can be seen and touched.
  • Software, on the other hand, consists of instructions or programs that are not physical but stored on mediums like pen drives or hard disks.
  • Software enhances the capabilities of hardware and directs the computer to perform specific tasks based on the instructions provided.
  • Hardware and software are interdependent, with hardware needing software to operate and software requiring hardware for utilization.
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