What is a Computer
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What is a Computer
A computer is an electronic device that processes, stores, retrieves, and changes data based on a set of instructions called programs. There are 4 key components of a computer:
- Input: devices like keyboards and mice that feed data to the computer
- Processing: the CPU reads and runs the instructions
- Storage: memory systems that hold data short-term or long-term
- Output: devices like monitors and printers that show results
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What is a Computer?
A computer is an electronic device that processes, stores, retrieves, and changes data based on a set of instructions called programs. Computers can do many things, from simple tasks like writing documents to complex operations like scientific simulations and artificial intelligence.
Key Components of a Computer:
- Input: Devices like keyboards and mice for giving data to the computer.
- Processing: The central processing unit (CPU), which runs the instructions.
- Storage: Memory systems that hold data for a short time or a long time.
- Output: Devices like monitors and printers that show or share results.
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What is a computer?
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An electronic device that processes, stores, retrieves, and changes data based on instructions called programs.
It has four key components:
- Input
- Processing
- Storage
- Output
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