What term is commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in...

 A configuration item is a term commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A configuration item is an identifiable and manageable component of a system or service that has a defined lifecycle and configuration. A CMDB is a repository that contains information about the configuration items and their relationships. A configuration element, an asset register, and a ledger item are not terms that are used to describe hardware and software assets in a CMDB. References: CISSP All-in-One Exam Guide, Eighth Edition, Chapter 19: Security Operations, page 1836.