Question

final assessment
computing systems
29 of 46
firmware is:
a device to access the internet
computer hardware
software that is embedded in hardware
a system of networks

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "a device to access the Internet" refers to hardware like a modem or router, not firmware.
• "computer hardware" is physical components, while firmware is software - related.
• "software that is embedded in hardware" matches the definition of firmware (e.g., BIOS in a computer is firmware embedded in the motherboard's hardware).
• "a system of networks" describes a network infrastructure, not firmware.

Answer:

C. software that is embedded in hardware