4. OBJECTIVES
Definition of Hardware and Software
Types of Hardware and Software
Why Hardware and Software important to a computer
5. DEFINITION OF HARDWARE
AND SOFTWARE
Hardware refers to the physical visible components of the
system such as a monitor, CPU, keyboard and mouse. While
Software refers to a set of instructions which enable the
hardware to perform a specific set of tasks.
7. TYPES OF SOFTWARE
Application software
System software
Driver software
Middleware
Programming software
8. WHY HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE IMPORTANT TO A
COMPUTER
Hardware requires Software to run correctly. Without the correct
hardware, your software may not run efficiently or at all. It is important
to consider both when making decisions about your IT systems, as this
can affect the way you work, your productivity and your business’
bottom line.