1.
High speed: Computers are extremely very fast in
processing data. It has the ability to
process data quickly at such rate that can be compared with the speed at which
light travels. This enables processing to be accomplished in billionths of
seconds computer is very suitable for processing data that are voluminous,
lengthy and complex in a very short time
2.
Accuracy: The level of correctness of processing data
in computer is very high according to
instruction given to it. They provide accurate results in situations that
acquire precise and reliable processing of data. The accuracy of computers is
determined by the instruction given to it and data supplied by the
user .
3.
Reliability:
Computer can be depended upon for efficient result(s). It cannot make mistake
in the production of result over a long period of time. It is very reliable if
of course appropriate maintenance to put in place and accurate data is supplied to it. Provided that the system
is not damaged or that it did not
contact any virus, computer
is very consistent to
produce accurate and reliable
results.
4.
Storage and
retrieval of data: large amount of information can be
kept in the memory of a computer
in a manageable form. These same stored
information can be accessed if the need
arises provided the information is correctly stored in the computer memory.
The same data can be made available to
users in the memory that computer has.
5.
Transfer of data
: a computer can provide data for other
computers for use. This can be achieved when two or more computers are
interconnected to share both data
information through what is called
computer net-work.
6.
Modification of
data: it is possible to change data stored on a computer. A
typical example appose to word processing where you may change, edit or add to a document before or after it has been printed without having
to retype the whole document. Modification ability gives computer is a very
unique difference form other processing machine.
7.
Data analysis:
after entering data into a computer you may need summaries and breakdown of
this information expressed in any way you may wish. A typical example is a database that you may
analyze the same data on a particular request or within
a specified period.
8.
Versatility:
Computers can be used to manipulate all manner of information and very useful
in all l fields of human endeavours. Astronomical, aeronautics, industrial
simulation, analysis of mathematical models and other complex studies can be
easily carried out with the help of
computers