Characteristics:
(i) Speed: A computer works at an amazing speed. The work which is done by a normal person in 2-3 hours can be done by a computer in a fraction of seconds.
(ii) Accuracy: A computer performs its task with great accuracy. It does not commit any mistake. Errors occur only when the input is incorrect.
Limitations:
(i) No Intelligence: A computer has no IQ like human beings. It needs instructions at every step.
(ii) Dependency on Power: A Computer is an electronic machine and thus, its dependency on power makes it costly.