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| - | A **Component** is a functionally independent part of any system. It performs some function and may require some input or produce some output. A component in software is often represented by classes. | + | A **Component** is a functionally independent part of any system. It performs some function and may require some input or produce some output. A component can be either a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:h:hardware]] or a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:s:software]] component. A **Software Component** is a software program or module that contains computer instructions to be executed, e.g., an operating system, Internet application, or device driver. |
| Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3217/component ]] | Source: [[https://www.techopedia.com/definition/3217/component ]] | ||
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| + | See also: [[https://www.first.org/cvss/user-guide#Glossary-of-Terms]] | ||