Characteristics of computer

Speed  -  computers  works  very  fast. it takes only few second for calculation that we take hours to complete. It can perform millions calculation per second

Storage -  The computer can store huge amount of data . once recorded a piece of information can be retrieved instantly. The computer has an in built memory where it can store a large amount of data. We can also store data in secondary storage device such as pandrive and hard disc, which can be kept outside computer and can be carried to other computers.

Versatility – computer can perform various tasks. We can use computer for doing office work, playing music and games, watching movies, etc.

Diligence -  a computer is free from tiredness , lack of concentration and fatigue it can perform most boring and repetitive and monotonous task continuously without creating any error. Due to this capability, it overpowers human being in routine type of work.

Automatic operation – Once a program is fed into the computer, the individuals instructions are processed one after the other. Thus computer works automatically without manual intervention.

Obedience – It has the ability to take and store a sequence of instructions. Is called a program and it must be written in the computer language.

Limitations of computer

Computer is a versatile machine and it is used for many purpose but the computer has some of the limitations as well.

1.Zero IQ: computer has lack decision-Making ability. Computer cannot take decision itself. Computer need to tell each and every steps They are dumb machines with Zero IQ.

2. Computer does not learn anything from its past experiences.