Definition: Examples:

An important part of the computer that can’t be touched.

Microsoft Words, Google Chrome, Safari, Apple Music,
It is also the set of instructions that controls the
etc.
hardware.

Software
Characteristics: Non-Examples:
There are 6 main characteristics: maintainability,
correctness, reusability, reliability, portability, and Keyboard, screen, mouse, anything that is touchable.
efficiency.

Definition: Examples:
A hardware is the physical components that can be
Monitor, mouse, speaker, anything that is touchable.
touched of a computer.

Hardware
Characteristics: Non-Examples:
The characteristic is that the hardware can be touchable Microsoft Words, Excel, Google Chrome, anything that
and has easier access. cannot be touched.