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THE COMPUTER AND STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS


                 We all  know by now  that  unlike  us, the

                 computer cannot think and take decisions on
                 its  own. Instead,  a  computer  uses  stepwise
                 instructions  called  programming given  by

                 us.  Programming is  a process  of creating a
                 set of instructions that tell a computer how to
                 perform a particular task.





                        Hashtag


                      #Programming: The process of writing a program
                      #Reasoning: The action of thinking about something in a logical or sensible way





                        REVISIT



                   ▶  Stepwise thinking means converting complicated tasks into simple steps to make our work
                     easy.
                   ▶ Problem Solving is the process of finding solutions to a difficult task.
                   ▶  Programming is a process of creating a set of instructions that tell a computer how to
                     perform a particular task.




                                                   ASSESS YOURSELF




                 1.  Tick ( ) the correct option.

                    a.  What is the first step in the stepwise thinking process for completing a task?


                          (i)  Follow sequence                           (ii)  Analyse task

                        (iii)  Break into steps                         (iv)  Find solution
                    b.  Which of the following is NOT a step in planning a picnic at an amusement park?


                          (i)  Book tickets                              (ii)  Design house

                        (iii)  Book bus                                 (iv)  Announce in class



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