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

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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

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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

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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.

Reliability

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A computer is a reliable machine.
·       
Modern electronic components have long lives.
·       
Computers are designed to make maintenance easy.

Reduction in Paper Work and Cost

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The use of computers for data processing in an organization leads
to reduction in paper work and results in speeding up the process.
·     
As data in electronic files can be retrieved as and when required,
the problem of maintenance of large number of paper files gets reduced.

          

Though
the initial investment for installing a computer is high, it substantially
reduces the cost of each of its transaction.

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