Due to the numerous works computer do, its characteristic features cannot be overemphasized. Hitherto, computer is still recommended as the fastest machine in the world. However, computer is characterized with the following qualities.   

Qualities of Computer:                                  

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ACCURACY:

The computer is actually perfect in carrying out instructions given to it. It has the ability to do work without mistake except the one originated by the programmer or the user. Thus, we can conclude that computers do not make mistakes. However, this is where the popular GIGO principle of the computer which simply explains that the computer has no sense of its own but uses what is given to it as input to produce an output, works. Thus, if you supply the computer with a wrong input data, it will supply you with an erroneous output. Recall that in the olden days where conventional machines like mechanical counting machines, type-writers, etc were used, there was no confident as to whether our work can be without mistake or not, but the fact remains that in those days, working with mechanical machines were very cumbersome.

2.    

VERSATILITY:

The computer is a versatile machine in the sense that it can do more than one work at time. The computer can fit in to virtually every field of human endeavour. It response to task according to the instructions given to it to carry out such task.

3.    

SPEED:

The computer is capable of performing millions of work within seconds. Its speed in carrying out job cannot be overemphasized. It’s obvious that the computer can carry out work which will take 100 persons 6 months or more to with seconds. Therefore, computer speed is indispensable when talking about characteristics of computer.

4.    

RELIABILITY:

Computers are extremely reliable devices. They are particularly suited for repetitive tasks. They are not prone to fatigue like the human being and can work consistently over a long period of time.

5.    

Memory and Storage Capacity:

The computer is capable of storing large amounts of information and this information can be retrieved at any time for reference or modification. Computer systems produce this days have a big memory and storage capacities ranging from 500GB to 1TB which can store numerous characters, graphics, sounds and videos.