Characteristics of Computer
Computer is playing an important role in the development of modem age. Let us see what are the characteristics that make it so important. These characteristics are:
1.Speed : Computer performs at a very high speed. It performs even complex operations in less than a second. A personal computer can execute millions of instructions in one second. If a computer completes a task within a minute, the same task can be completed by man in his whole life .
2.Accuracy : Computer performs all the tasks and calculations accurately. Once the correct instructions are given to computer it declares the results accurately. computer does not commit errors. If the error takes place it is due to human mistake. Computer commits errors if it is out of order and due to virus.
3.Deligence : Computer does not get tired . It can work continuously for hours together and it does not suffer lack of concentration or speed.
4.Power of Remembering : Like man computer has also a power to remember which is called "Memory" in which crores of data can be stored. These data can be seen when we want.
5.Versatility : computer can be used to perform many different jobs. Computer plays significant part in different fields in Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Factories, Homes, Offices, Research,meteorology, Entertainment etc.
6.Automation : Computer has the characteristic of automation. It can perform a number of tasks automatically and thus we can save time and money.
7.Storage : Computer has vast capacity for storage . It can amass crores of files.
Limitations of Computer
Inspite of having the above given characteristics, computers do possess some limitations. These are :
1.Computer cannot think and decide on its own. It is a dumb machine. It works according to the instructions provided. Even a child of two years is more intelligent than a computer. Efforts are on to incorporate artificial intelligence in high quality computers today. Hopefully we may have computers that can think.
2.Computer techniques are changing fast. The old computers become less useful. The need to upgrade computers arises and it is costly.
3.Various efforts have to be made to save and secure the important files. Computers are most susceptible to virus that are very harmful for files.
4.Various cases of cheating and fraud are being reported in E-Commerce, E Banking, A.TM. etc.
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