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Classify — Hardware vs Software
publish date: 2026/05/30 21:32:23.308920 UTC
volume_muteClassify each of the following statements under the correct system type.
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Correct Answer
(1) Very expensive to change once manufacturing decisions are made,Hardware
(2) Can be changed at any time during or after system development,Software
(3) Even extensive changes are much cheaper than corresponding changes to the other type,Software
Explanation
Hardware: very expensive to change once manufactured. Software: can be changed at any time; even extensive changes are much cheaper than corresponding hardware changes. This flexibility is the main reason software is increasingly incorporated into large, complex systems.
Reference
Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition