Characteristics of Computer
- Speed- Computer can work at very high speed. Computer can process large amounts of data in a short time where as humans take long time.
- Accuracy- The computer performs all the calculations accurately, but an error can occur only due to the inaccurate data. If the user enters a wrong input then the output will also be wrong.
- Storage- A computer can store large amount of data. The computer not only stores the data but can also give back the data within seconds that the user wants.
- Diligence- A computer can work for long time because a computer is free from tiredness and lack of concentration and even does not get bored whereas the human beings get tired very soon and even lose concentration and hence make errors.
- Versatility- Computer can perform any type of task. Computers can communicate with other computers and can send and receive data. They can perform simple as well as complex task.
- Intelligence- Computers do not have any intelligence of their own. It can perform only those tasks that are instructed by human beings. Therefore it needs to be told what it has to do.