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Q133
(CISF/2018)
Science & Technology › ICT, AI, Cybersecurity & Emerging Tech
The term that refers to a set of programmes and instructions that helps the computer in carrying out the processing is
Explanation
Software is a collection of instructions, data, or programs used to operate computers and execute specific tasks. It is the intangible component of a computer system that tells the hardware exactly what to do and how to do it.
- Hardware: Refers to the physical, tangible components of a computer like the CPU, motherboard, and monitor.
- Storage: Refers to the media and devices used to keep data and instructions for future use (e.g., HDD, SSD).
- Input/Output: Refers to the devices used to feed data into the computer (Input) or receive results from it (Output).
Since the question specifically asks for the "set of programmes and instructions" that guide processing, Software is the correct term.
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