What are Charachteristics of Computer

Following are the important characteristics of a computer:
1. Speed
Computers work at a very high speed. They are much faster than humans.

A computer can perform billions of calculations in a second. Computer speed is measured in Mega Hertz (MHz).
2. Storage
A computer can store large amounts of data permanently.
3. Processing
A computer can process the given instructions. It can perform different types of processing like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
4. Accuracy
Accuracy means the capability to provide results without any errors. Computer can process large amounts of data and produce 100% accurate results.
5. Recalling
A computer can recall the stored data and information at any time, as and when required.
6. Cost Reduction
Computer can reduce cost. We can do a work in less time and cost by computer. A single person, with computer, can do work of many people in an office.
8. Versatile
A computer can perform different types of tasks. We can use a computer in hospital, bank or at home.
9. No Feelings
Computer has no feelings. It cannot be affected by sorrows and happiness.
10. No Intelligence
Computer itself is not intelligent. It only follows the given instructions. If a computer is given a program for addition it cannot perform subtraction by itself.