Which of the following is not hardware

The multiple choices provided for this question are

A. wireless network router

B. x-box 360 game controller

C. virus scanner

D. flat-panel monitor

The answer is (C) virus scanner

Hardware, in Information Technology, is the physical aspect of computers, telecommunications, and other devices. It is any physical component that contains a circuit board or other electronics. An example is the screen on which you are using to read this, which brings us to option D

Software, by contrast, is a collection of instructions that enable the user interact with computer hardware. A Virus scanner is an example of a software program. A Virus scanner can also be known as anti-virus software. An anti-virus software scans and identifies viruses in a computer device.

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