Advantages of Computers

Following are certain advantages of computers.

High Speed

· Computer is a very fast device.

· It is capable of performing calculation of very large amount of data.

· The computer has units of speed in microsecond, nanosecond, and even the picosecond.      

It can perform millions of calculations in a few seconds as compared to man who will spend many months to perform the same task. Accuracy

· In addition to being very fast, computers are very accurate.

· The calculations are 100% error free.

· Computers perform all jobs with 100% accuracy provided that the input is correct.

Storage Capability

· Memory is a very important characteristic of computers.

· A computer has much more storage capacity than human beings.

· It can store large amount of data.

· It can store any type of data such as images, videos, text, audio, etc. Diligence

· Unlike human beings, a computer is free from monotony, tiredness, and lack of concentration.

· It can work continuously without any error and boredom.

· It can perform repeated tasks with the same speed and accuracy.

Versatility

· A computer is a very versatile machine.

· A computer is very flexible in performing the jobs to be done.

· This machine can be used to solve the problems related to various fields.

· At one instance, it may be solving a complex scientific problem and the very next moment it may be playing a card game. Reliability

· A computer is a reliable machine.

· Modern electronic components have long lives.