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    b.   Before  coding  a program, Rahul  draws symbols  connected  by  arrows  to  show the  logic  of the
                            solution. What is he creating?

                             (i)  Algorithm                                 (ii)  Program
                            (iii)  Flowchart                                (iv)  Mind map

                         c.   A school management system uses a set of steps to find a student’s roll number from thousands
                            of records. What is the main use of the algorithm here?

                             (i)  Data processing                           (ii)  Searching data
                            (iii)  Data manipulation                        (iv)  Logical operation
                         d.   A group of students  sits  together  and freely shares ideas  to  prepare  a project  on “Uses of
                            Computers.” What thinking strategy are they using?

                             (i)  Algorithm design                          (ii)  Programming
                            (iii)  Flowcharting                             (iv)  Brainstorming
                         e.   Rohit uses a diamond shape to ask, “Is marks ≥ 40?” in a flowchart for checking pass or fail. What
                            does this symbol indicate?

                             (i)  Decision                                  (ii)  Input/Output
                            (iii)  Process                                  (iv)  Connector

                      2.  Fill in the blanks using the words from the help box.

                                                Mind Map, 1, Language Translator, Output

                         a.  An algorithm must have at least one result as __________.

                         b.   A __________ is a tool that allows us to organise ideas, thoughts or concepts and their relationship
                            in a graphical manner.
                         c.  Machine language consists of two digits: 0 and __________.

                         d.   The software  that  converts  a high-level language  program  into  machine  language  is  called  a
                            __________.

                      3.  Write 'T' for true and 'F' for false.
                         a.  Flowcharts use geometrical shapes and arrows to represent steps and their flow.

                         b.  High-level languages are machine-dependent and not easy to use.

                         c.  An assembler translates assembly language into machine language.

                         d.  An algorithm can take zero or more inputs.

                      4.  Answer in one or two words.
                         a.   What symbol is used in a flowchart to indicate a decision?                     ___________
                         b.  What language is known as the computer's native language?                       ___________

                         c.  What is the third generation of programming languages called?                   ___________
                         d.  What technique involves a group discussing to generate ideas?                   ___________

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