as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe how a computer processes data
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a computer processes data by first taking the data from some source (e.g., keyboard, network) and storing it in its memory. the computer then interprets and executes a set of instructions (programs) based on the data it has stored. finally, the computer produces an output based on the data it has processed. this output can be, for example, a graphical user interface (gui), numerical results, or physical outputs such as robot movements.
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