What is the term Soft indicates in Software?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
Computer software can be changed easily by users as per their requirement and hence the term soft operating in it
The term "Software" was coined to contrast with "Hardware." While hardware refers to the physical, rigid components of a computer (like the processor, memory, and circuits) that are difficult and expensive to change, software consists of the instructions and data that tell the hardware what to do.The "Soft" vs. "Hard" Distinction
Hardware (Hard): Historically, changing the function of a machine required physically re-wiring it or replacing parts. This is "hard" because it is fixed and permanent.
Software (Soft): Because software is stored digitally, it can be updated, deleted, or rewritten without changing the physical machine. This malleability or "softness" allows a single computer to perform thousands of different tasks (e.g., from word processing to gaming) just by loading different code.
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