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Lec 3 Computer Hardware (Nursing Informatics)

This document defines and describes what a computer is. It states that a computer is a machine that performs tasks such as calculations, data processing, and electronic communication under the control of a set of instructions called a program. It then describes the main components of a computer, including the central processing unit, memory, and motherboard. The document explains that memory comes in different types like RAM and ROM and is used to store data and instructions.

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Lec 3 Computer Hardware (Nursing Informatics)

This document defines and describes what a computer is. It states that a computer is a machine that performs tasks such as calculations, data processing, and electronic communication under the control of a set of instructions called a program. It then describes the main components of a computer, including the central processing unit, memory, and motherboard. The document explains that memory comes in different types like RAM and ROM and is used to store data and instructions.

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What is a Computer?
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