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How “software” can be described?

  • A

    A system that can calculate, transfer information, and access memory.

  • B

    It is the physical components of a computer and the associated equipment.

  • C

    A system that temporarily stores data.

  • D

    It is the programming language of a computer and the associated equipment.

EASA 022.15.01.01.03 states: 'Define the terms ‘hardware’ and ‘software’.'

Hardware describes the physical components of a computer and the associated equipment used to input and output information, this includes the microchips used for 'working memory'

Software describes the set of instructions and data used to operate computers and perform specific tasks. A computer operating system is software which controls the computers memory and hardware and provides a platform for other sofware to run on.

Cache is a hardware or software temporary storage space used to improve performance

Working Memory is hardware that temporarily stores data, better known as Random Access Memory or RAM

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