Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Computer modelling allows learning to take place without the risk or high costs that would be incurred if a mistake were made in a real life situation.
Statement II: In computer modelling, actual work environments are created in a class room, and employees use the same materials, files and equipment.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
Statement I: Computer modelling allows learning to take place without the risk or high costs that would be incurred if a mistake were made in a real life situation. — Correct. A computer is programmed to imitate the job. So a mistake made in training costs nothing in real life.
Statement II: In computer modelling, actual work environments are created in a class room, and employees use the same materials, files and equipment. — Incorrect. This describes vestibule training. Computer modelling simulates the work environment by programming a computer.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(iv) Computer Modelling: It simulates the work environment by programming a computer to imitate some of the realities of the job and allows learning to take place without the risk or high costs that would be incurred if a mistake were made in real life situation.” “(v) Vestibule Training: Employees learn their jobs on the equipment they will be using, but the training is conducted away from the actual work floor. Actual work environments are created in a class room and employees use the same materials, files and equipment. This is usually done when employees are required to handle sophisticated machinery and equipment.” |