The Term Hardware Refers to

question 8

Multiple Choice

The term hardware refers to

• A) the difficulty of programming.
• B) the physical components that make up a computer.
• C) the way a computer's storage space is organized.
• D) the fixed order of a program's instructions.
• E) none of the above.

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Definitions:

Cost Reduction

A strategic financial action aimed at decreasing expenses to improve profitability.

Stock Acquisition

The process of obtaining ownership in a company by purchasing its stock.

Cash Acquisition

The process of acquiring another company or its assets using cash as a means of payment rather than stocks or other forms of compensation.

Amalgamation

The process of combining two or more companies into a single new entity, typically to enhance competitive strengths or streamline operations.