Old hardware vs an hardware

[Mirko]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #616 "Real Life: The Internet and Websites (2)", question 1

You currently have all the newest programs. The reason your computer is running so slow is that you have old .......... You may have to buy more physical memory, a new video card, and, perhaps, a bigger hard drive if you want your computer to run faster.

(a) wires
(b) software
(c) warehouses
(d) hardware

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #616 "Real Life: The Internet and Websites (2)", answer 1

You currently have all the newest programs. The reason your computer is running so slow is that you have old hardware. You may have to buy more physical memory, a new video card, and, perhaps, a bigger hard drive if you want your computer to run faster.

Correct answer: (d) hardware
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Dear Teachers

First question:
“You currently have all the newest programs. The reason your computer is running so slow is that you have old .......... You may have to buy more physical memory, a new video card, and, perhaps, a bigger hard drive if you want your computer to run faster.”

Just to let you know that question is wrong as there should be “AN” in front of “OLD”, could you please correct this? Your web site is educational and shouldn’t have this kind of errors.

Mirko

[Linda]

This sentence is correct because hardware, in this case, is not a singular noun. Therefore, no "an" is required. An old hardware would be incorrect.
Also, your last sentence should read "Your website is educational and shouldn't have these kinds of errors." (because errors is plural)
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