Features of computer
1) High Speed:-
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The computer is a very fast device.
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It is capable of performing the calculation of a very large amount of data.
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The computer has until of speed in a microsecond, nanosecond even in picosecond
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It can perform millions of calculation in a few second.
2) Accuracy:-
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In addition to fast computers are very accurate.
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The calculation is 100% error-free.
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The computer performs all jobs with 100% accuracy provided that correct input has been given.
3) Storage Capability:-
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Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.
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It can store a large amount of data such as images, text, videos, audio & many others.
4) Diligence:-
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Unlike a human being, a computer is free from tiredness & lack of concentration.
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It can work continuously without any error.
5) Versatility:-
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A computer is a versatile machine & flexible in performing the jobs to be done.
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It can be used to solve the problem related to various fields.
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At one instance it may be solving a complex scientific problem & the very next moment it may be playing a song.
6) Reliability:-
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A computer is a reliable machine.
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Modern electronic components have long lives.
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Computer is designed to make maintenance easy.
7) Automation:-
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A computer is an automatic machine means the ability to perform the given task automatically.
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Once a program is given to computer i.e. stored in computer memory, the program & instruction can control the program execution without human interaction.
8) Reduction in Paper Work:-
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The use of computers for data processing in an organization leads to a reduction in paperwork & results in speeding up a process.
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As data in electronic files can be retrieved as & when required, the problem of maintenance of a large number of paper files get reduced.
9) Reduction in Cost:-
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Through the initial investment for installing a computer is high but it substantially reduced the cost of each of its transaction.