Sophia Introduction to Information Technology Unit 1 Milestone 1

Which of the following statements about the relationship between hardware and software is true? Software and hardware can act independently of each other. Software consists of instructions that tell the hardware what to do. A flash drive is an example of software. Hardware can be present in intangible form. RATIONALE It is true that software consists of instructions that tell hardware what to do. Software controls and commands hardware. The other statements are false. Software and hardware cannot function without each other. Without software, computer hardware is useless. Conversely, software cannot Sophia :: Welcome 1 of 15 7/29/2020, 5:38 PM be used without supporting hardware. Hardware is the physical, tangible components of a computer; software comprises the intangible components. A flash drive is an example of computer hardware. CONCEPT The Relationship Between Hardware and Software 2 Jessica is a freelance writer who only uses a computer when she works in her home office. She typically writes for four to six hours a day. Select the best computer for Jessica. A desktop computer with a large screen A portable tablet computer A laptop computer with multimedia content A laptop computer that connects to “the cloud” RATIONALE