Computer question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB
Which of the following correctly classifies hardware and system software?
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option C —
CPU - Hardware; Operating System - System Software
Evaluation of Options
A) Device Driver - Hardware; Keyboard - System Software: Incorrect. It is the exact opposite. A keyboard is physical (Hardware), and a driver is code (System Software).
B) Compiler - Hardware; RAM - System Software: Incorrect. A compiler is a program (System Software) that translates code, while RAM is a physical memory chip (Hardware).
C) CPU - Hardware; Operating System - System Software: Correct. The Central Processing Unit is the physical "brain" of the computer, and the OS is the primary software that manages the system's operations.
D) Adobe Scan - Hardware; Monitor - System Software: Incorrect. Adobe Scan is an App (Application Software), and a Monitor is a physical output device (Hardware).
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