Advantages and disadvantages of using computer

ADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTERS

• Produce accurate work; Computers are very accurate in performing any programmed routine
• They are flexible; Computers are flexible that they can perform a variety of programmed tasks
• They save time, The computer speed enables computers to handle tasks quickly even those with complicated procedures
• They are effective; Computers process huge volumes of data effectively
• They are diligent; Computers never get tired of doing programmed tasks
• They save space; Computers are space saving when it comes to document storage as they store large volumes of data.
• Less hectic; Computers are automatic and do not need supervision to complete programmed tasks
• Simplifies work; Computers simplify problem solving using programs designed for the purpose
• Good for information flow; Computers improve information flow in an organization

• They are entertaining; Use of computers has ushered in the era of games and music playing

DISADVANTAGES OF USING COMPUTERS
 Computers are very costly. The initial cost of purchase and costs of maintenance of computers are
very high
 Computer technology is full of changes so there is no guarantee that already bought machines will
not be obsolete in the next few months
 The change from one system to the other often causes changes both in duty allocation and
approach of doing work
 Installation of computers always causes training of staff and at times declaring some redundant
 Computers cannot think so what ever is fed to them whether correct or wrong is accepted.
 Once attacked by viruses, loss of data and software may occur.
 Incase there is no power; you can not deal with them.
 Computers like any other machine can break down and this may result into delay or stopping of
data processing
 Computers have led to increase in unemployment of human labour
 Computers can not tackle all problems cost effective
 Computer systems can easily be cheated by knowledgeable persons
 Data and information can easily be lost due to power failure and disruptions, viruses

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