The characteristics of a computer are as follows:
1. Accuracy Computer operates with very high degree of accuracy and can do 100% error free calculations. It does not get exhausted to the extent of making mistakes.
2. Speed Computer is generally known for its speed. It can process data very fast at the rate of millions of instructions per second. Units of speed is measured in micro seconds, nano seconds and pico seconds.
3. Diligence Unlike human beings, a computer is free from monotony, tiredness, lack of concentration etc and can do work for hours without creating any errors.
4. Automaticity It means that once the program is loaded in the memory of the computer system, the operations which are instructed by the program are performed one after the other without any human interference.
5. Versatility Computer is highly versatile in nature. It fits into different fields of human endeavour ranging from business, education, technology, engineering, law, commerce, agriculture, medicine, sports etc. It can perform different types of tasks which are provided in a logical way to execute.
6. Large Storage Capacity Data can be stored electronically in considerably less space which can be retrieved in a fraction of the time when needed. A limited amount of data can be stored temporarily in primary memory of computer. For permanent storage of data, secondary storage devices are used.
7. Plug and Play Computer has the ability to automatically configure a news hardware and software component.
