Figure 1-1 As shown in the accompanying figure, ____ the physical equipment associated with a computer.
A) computer hardware is
B) computer software is
C) computer programs are
D) computer cables are

Question

Figure 1-1 As shown in the accompanying figure, ____ the physical equipment associated with a computer.
A) computer hardware is 
B) computer software is 
C) computer programs are 
D) computer cables are

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The accompanying figure depicts physical equipment associated with a computer, which is known as computer hardware. Therefore, choice (A) is the best option. Computer software (B) and computer programs (C) are not physical equipment, but rather instructions or programs that run on the physical equipment. Computer cables (D) are components of computer hardware, but they do not encompass all physical equipment associated with a computer, hence not the best option.

Figure 1-1 as Shown in the Accompanying Figure, ____ the Physical