Hardware Needs Software To Work

*A computer requires both hardware and software to work.

* About the many different hard-ware components inside of and connected to a computer. 

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Cards In This Set

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What is the definition of Hardware?
It is the computer's physical components, such as the monitor, Keyboard, memory chips and hardware.
What is the definition of software?
It is the set of instructions that directs the hardware to accomplish a task.
What are the four basic functions software uses hardware for when performing a computing task?
Input, processing, storage, and output.
What is the Binary number system?
The number system that only uses two digits, 0 or 1.
Define a Bit?
A 1 or 0 in a number system.
Define a Byte?
Groups of eight bits.