Concept about Hardware – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Computer & Information Technology” prescribed by the BNMC for B.Sc. in Nursing Science & Diploma in Nursing Science & Midwifery students. We tried to accommodate the latest information and topics.
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Concept about Hardware
Hardware
Computer hardware is the collection of physical components that constitute a system. Computer hardware is the physical parts or components of a computer, such as –
- Monitor,
- keyboard,
- computer data storage,
- graphic card,
- sound card,
- motherboard,
Or,
Hardware is the Physical equipment that makes up a computer system, such as circuit boards, keyboard and mouse, monitor, printer, power supply, storage devices.
Or,
Hardware is best described as any physical component of a computer system that contains a circuit board, ICs, or other electronics.
Difference between Hardware and Software
| Traits | Hardware | Software |
| 1. Definition | Devices that are required to store and execute (or run) the software is called hardware. | Collection of instructions that enables a user to interact with the computer. |
| 2. Types | Input, storage, processing, control, and output devices. | System software, Programming software, and Application software. |
| 3. Function | Hardware serves as the delivery system for software solutions. | To perform the specific task you need to complete. |
| 4. Inter dependency | Hardware starts functioning once software is loaded. | To deliver its set of instructions, Software is installed on hardware. |
| 5. Failure | Hardware failure is random. | Software failure is systematic. |
| 6. Durability | Hardware wears out over time. | Software does not wear out over time. |
| 7. Nature | Hardware is physical in nature. | Software is logical in nature. |
| 8. Examples |
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