Characteristics of Computer

Characteristics of computer means its qualities or features. Although the computer are of various types depending on their size and capacity but all the computers have some common characteristics.

Speed:
The speed of the computer is usually given in nano second and pico second, where 1 nano second = 1 × 10–9 second and 1 pico second = 1 × 10–12 second

Accuracy:
Computer never makes mistakes. It always gives accurate results provided that correct data and set of instructions are input to it.
Automatic:
Computers are automatic devices that can perform without any user intervention

Diligence:
Computer never gets tired. It can continually work for hours without creating any error.

Versatile:
it means flexible.Today, computers are being used in our daily lives in different fields. Memory: Computers have internal memory (storage space) as well as external or secondary memory. No IQ: Computers do not have any decision-making abilities of their own, i.e., their IQ level is zero.
Economical:
Computers are considered as short-term investment for achieving long-term gain.