2.4b) What do you mean by electronic copy and hard copy?

 Electronic Copy:

An electronic copy refers to a digital version of a document or file stored on a computer, smartphone, or other electronic devices. It can be shared, edited, or viewed on screens.
Example: A PDF file, Word document, or image file saved on a computer or in cloud storage.

Hard Copy:

A hard copy is a physical version of a document or file, printed on paper or another tangible medium. It cannot be edited directly without reprinting.
Example: A printed document, photograph, or book.

In summary, an electronic copy is digital, while a hard copy is physical.