Discuss the characteristics of computer in detail for 5 marks
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❇️ CHARACTERISTICS OF COMPUTER ❇️
SPEED
As you know computer can work very fast. It takes only few seconds for calculations that we take hours to complete.
The weather forecasting that you see every day on TV is the results of compilation and analysis of huge amount of data on temperature, humidity, pressure, etc. of various places on computers.
It takes few minutes for the computer to process this huge amount of data and give the result.
ACCURACY
The degree of accuracy of computer is very high and every calculation is performed with the same accuracy.
The accuracy level is determined on the basis of design of computer.
The errors in computer are due to human and inaccurate data.
VERSATILITY
It means the capacity to perform completely different type of work.
You may use your computer to prepare payroll slips.
Next moment you may use it for inventory management or to prepare electric bills.
DILIGENCE
A computer is free from tiredness, lack of concentration, fatigue, etc.
It can work for hours without creating any error.
If millions of calculations are to be performed, a computer will perform every calculation with the same accuracy.
Due to this capability it overpowers human being in routine type of work.
STORAGE
The Computer has an in-built memory where it can store a large amount of data. You can also store data in secondary storage devices such as floppies, which can be kept outside your computer and can be carried to other computers.
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speed : the ability to get answers fast.A powerful. computer is capable of adding together two 18-digit number in 300 to 400 nano seconds.
memory : the primary memory RAM is used to store data temporily.
storage : secondary storage devices are used to store a large amount of data permanently.
accuracy : generating correct results without any mistakes.
versatility : computers are capable of performing almosts any tasks.
automation : replaces human workers by machine like comouters.
diligence : a computer never gets tired by performing repeated jobs.
cost effectiveness : computers have become affordable for common man.