Which of the Following Best Describes Software

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes software?

• A) Physical pieces of equipment that can be seen and touched
• B) The "core" of the information system
• C) Programmed instructions that tell computer how to operate and manipulate the data
• D) A mechanism for connecting one computer system to another through a telephone line

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Definitions:

Mead

A fermented beverage made from honey, water, and sometimes various fruits, grains, spices, or hops.

Spirits

Alcoholic beverages distilled from grains or plants, known for their higher alcohol content compared to beer or wine.

Synergistic Effects

The interaction of two or more substances or factors that produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Individual Effects

Refers to the impacts or results of an activity, phenomenon, or intervention on a single person, contrasting with effects on groups or populations.