What is a Computer/Computer System?

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What is a computer?
A computer accepts input to process and produce the output.
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How does a computer access input?
In the form of instructions and data.
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What is a program?
A set of instructions.
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What is a set of instructions known as?
A set of instructions is known as a program.
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What does a computer produce output in the form of?
A computer produces output in the form of information/actions.
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What are all the components that make up a computer?
A computer consists of input and output devices, memory and storage devices, and a processor.
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What is the role of a processor in a computer?
The processor in a computer executes instructions and processes data.
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What is a server?
A server is a powerful computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network.
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What does a computer system perform?
A computer system performs data processing, transfer, and storage tasks.
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What is a computer system made of?
A computer system is made of hardware, software, and network components.
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What components are included in a computer system?
A computer system includes one or more processing units, memory storage, and Input/Output (I/O) located centrally or remotely via a network.
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How is a computer system connected to a network?
A computer system can be connected to a network either centrally or remotely.
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What is the role of memory in a computer system?
Memory in a computer system is used for storage and processing of data.
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