Question

which statement is an accurate description of software? a computer that receives input from users a powerful centralized computing system the encoded programs that control how computers function servers that store and process data

Explanation:

To determine the accurate description of software, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Describes a computer (hardware) receiving input, not software.
• Option 2: Refers to a computing system (hardware - related), not software.
• Option 3: Software consists of programs (encoded instructions) that direct computer operations, matching the definition.
• Option 4: Servers are hardware - related for data storage/processing, not software.

Answer:

C. The encoded programs that control how computers function