Important characteristics of digital computers.

Speed:
The internal processing speed of computer is very high.
The clock frequency is in the order of MHz.

Accuracy:
The accuracy is one of the most important characteristic.
It can do computations with high amount of precision.

Versatile:
Computers can be made capable of performing almost any type of task.

Storage:
The computer can store large amount of data for subsequent manipulation.

Automation:
Once the method or program is given to the computer, it performs the task without human intervation.

Diligence:
A computer works with same speed,same accuracy and same efficiency right throughout.
It is ideal for repetative jobs.