- The computer is an intelligent machine that solves problems and performed much faster,accurately and efficiently. The characteristics of computers are listed below:
1. Speed
2. Accuracy
3. Diligence
4.Storage Capability
5. Versatility - Speed:
The Computer can process data very fast,at the rate of millions of instruction per second
Ex: Calculation,generation of salary slips of thousands of employees of an organization,weather forecasting
- Accuracy:
Computer provides a high degree of accuracy.
Ex:The computer accurately give the result of divided any two number up to 10 decimal places
- Diligence:
When used the longer period of time computer can’t get tired or fatigued.it can perform long and complex calculation
The same speed and accuracy from start and till end
- Storage capability:
Large volumes of data and information can be stored in the computer and also retrieved when ever required .
- Versatility:
Computer is versatile in nature.it can perform different types with the same ease
Computers have several limitation too.computer can only perform task that it has been programmed to do