As you all knows that a computer has a lot of features or characteristics but in all those some characteristics are the most popular.
Therefore the Major characteristics of computers are given below:
- Speed
- Accuracy
- Diligence
- Consistency
- Data Storage Capacity
- Flexibility
- Versatility
- Reliability
- Automation
- Memory
Speed
A computer works with much higher speed and accuracy compared to humans while performing mathematical calculations. Computers can process millions (1,000,000) of instructions per second. The time taken by computers for their operations is microseconds and nanoseconds. It can solve complex numerical and logical, and mathematical problems more quickly than humans.
Accuracy
Computers perform calculations with 100% accuracy. Errors may occur due to data inconsistency or inaccuracy. computers perform many operations and process data quickly; however, sometimes there may be incorrect. Even if the computer made a mistake, the reason might be “human errors”; when inaccurate data is input to the computer by the user or maybe the cause of a bug error.
Diligence
A computer can perform millions of tasks or calculations with the same consistency and accuracy. It doesn’t feel any fatigue or lack of concentration. Its memory also makes it superior to that of human beings.
Versatility
Versatility refers to the capability of a computer to perform different kinds of works with same accuracy and efficiency.
Reliability
A computer is reliable as it gives consistent result for similar set of data i.e., if we give same set of input any number of times, we will get the same result.
Automation
Computer performs all the tasks automatically i.e. it performs tasks without manual intervention.
Memory
A computer has built-in memory called primary memory where it stores data. Secondary storage are removable devices such as CDs, pen drives, etc., which are also used to store data.
Flexibility
Flexibility means that a computer can work in many areas like you can use your computer system to:
- Watch movies or videos
- Listen sounds or music
- Play games
- See pictures
- Write textual documents and save
- Open and read anything
- and many more