GROUP1 CHARACTERISTICS OF

COMPUTER
computer [ kəm-ˈpyü-tər ]

: a programmable electronic device

designed to accept data, perform
prescribed mathematical and logical
operations at high speed, and display the
results of these operations.
History of Programmable Computer
• Charles Babbage (1791-1871)
• Mathematician and computer pioneer
• Analytical engine is proposed for a simple

mechanical computer.
First Digital Computer
John Vincent Atanasoff (1903-1995)
Physicist, Inventor
•
Clifford E. Berry (1918-1963)
•
Inventor and
•
• finished studies
• in Physics. ABC
Computer
Characteristics of computers
• Speed and Accuracy
• Storage, Power of Remembering, and
compactness
• Diligence and versatility
• No IQ and no feelings
Speed and Accuracy
Computers can work very fast. It takes
only few seconds for calculations that we
take hours to complete. It perform
calculations with 100% accuracy.
Storage, Power of Remembering, and
compactness
A computer has built-in memory where it
stores data. The data stored in the
computer can be recalled at any time.
Computer size is decreasing with new
technology.
Diligence and versatility
Computer can work for hours without any
break and creating error. It also has the
capacity to perform completely different
type of work.
No IQ and no feelings
Computerdoes not work without instruction. It
does not have feelings or emotion, taste,
knowledge and experience.