Which of the following is NOT a feature of computer modelling?

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 2

The correct answer is Option (2) → It uses the same materials, files and equipment, in a class room away from the work floor.

Option (1) It simulates the work environment, so trainees learn away from real life situations. — A feature of computer modelling. A computer is programmed to simulate the work environment. Trainees learn off the job, away from real life situations.

Option (2) It uses the same materials, files and equipment, in a class room away from the work floor. — Not a feature of computer modelling. This describes vestibule training. There, actual work environments are created in a class room with the same materials, files and equipment.

Option (3) It imitates some of the realities of the job. — A feature of computer modelling. The program imitates some of the realities of the job.

Option (4) It allows learning without the risk or high costs of a mistake in a real life situation. — A feature of computer modelling. A mistake made on the computer has no real cost, so the trainee learns without risk.

Both methods copy the job away from the work floor. Computer modelling does it on a computer; vestibule training uses the real equipment in a class room.

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.”