Characteristics of the Computer

a) Speed:
Computer can perform any task in very high speed. The speedof computer can be measured in the following units:
Millisecond (10-3)
Microsecond (10-6)
Nanosecond (10-9)
Pico second (10-12)
Femto second (10-16)
b) Storage capacity
Computer is Capable of storage a large amount of data. Different disk are used for storage. Storage unit is byte.
0 or 1………………………………….1 bit
8 bit……………………………………1 byte
1024 byte……………………………..1 K.B. (Kilo Byte)
1024 K.B………………………………1 M.B. (Mega Byte)
1024 M.B. …………………………….1 G.B. (Giga Byte
1024 G.B. …………………………….1 T.B. (Tera Byte)
c) Accuracy:
Computer is 100% Accurate in work. If the data and instruction are entered correctly. The Result given by Computer is always accurate.
d) Diligence:
A computer is capable of doing required tasks again and again without affecting its speed, accuracy and efficiency. It never gets tired.
e) Versatile:
A Computer is a Versatile Machine. It can perform different kinds of task . It is used for various purpose, we can use it many fields