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GCSE Computer Science · key term
The physical components of a computer system, such as its processor, keyboard and monitor.
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Paper 2
Revise: Hardware and Software DefinitionsA computer system combines physical equipment with instructions that make it perform tasks. These are hardware and software.
The physical and electronic components of a computer system.
Define hardware as physical components, not just things outside the computer: the CPU and RAM are hardware too.
When explaining the relationship, say that software provides instructions and hardware carries them out. Give a linked example rather than two separate lists.
Distinguish a storage device from the programs stored on it: the device is hardware; the programs are software.
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