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Difference Between Hardware and Software – Basic 3 Computer Studies Lesson Note (Second Term)

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Subject: Computer Studies
Class: Basic 3
Term: Second Term
Topic: Difference Between Hardware and Software
Order: Topic 3 of 8 this term
Reading time: 1 min

What is Hardware?

Hardware means computer parts you can touch and see.

Examples of Hardware:

Monitor – the screen

Keyboard – for typing

Mouse – for clicking

CPU – the main box

Speakers – for sound

Printer – for printing papers

What is Software?

Software means computer programs you cannot touch but can see on screen.

Examples of Software:

Microsoft Word – for writing
Games – for playing
Calculator – for math
Paint – for drawing
Music player – for listening to songs

Key Differences

Exercise 2: Sort these items: Monitor, Microsoft Word, Mouse, Calculator, Keyboard, Paint

Hardware: _________________ Software: _________________

This term's Computer Studies topics

Basic 3 Second Term · 8 topics

System Application
Important Computer Applications
Difference Between Hardware and Software
Components of CPU
More Parts of the CPU
Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) & Storage Unit in CPU
Input Devices
Launching Microsoft Word

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