7. data - numerical or other information re resented in a form suitable for processing by computer. pl.n. (used with a
sing. or pI. verb) plural of datum
9. software - written programs or procedures or rules and associated documentation pertaining to the opration of a computer system and that are stored in read / write memory
10.hardware - a computer and the associated physical equipment directly involved in the performance of data-processing or cormmunications functions