COMPUTER

Characteristics Of Computers
1) Automatic:- An automatic machine works by itself without human intervention. computers are automatic machines because once started on a job until it is finished. 2) Speed:- A computer is very fast device. It can perform in a few seconds. The speed of a computer in terms of microseconds (10 )nanoseconds(10 )and even picoseconds(10 ).A powerful computer is capable of performing several billion(10 )simple arithmetic operation per second. 3)Accuracy:- Accuracy of a computer is consistently high and degree of its accuracy depends upon its design.

4) Diligence:- A computer is free from monotony,tiredness and lack of cocentration.It can continuously work for hours without creating any error and without grumbling. 5) Versatility:- It is the most woderful things about a computer. One moment it is prep. Results of an examination, next moment it is busy prep.electricity bills,and it may be helping office secretary to trace an important letter in seconds.

6)Power of Remembering:- Computer can store and recall any amount of information because of its secoundary storage capability. 7)No i.q.: - It possess no intelligence of its own.Its i.q.is zero.only a users determines what task a computer will perform. A computer cant take its own decision in this regard.

8) No feelings:- computers are devoid of emotions. They have no feelings and so instincts because they are machine.