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.