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3 Interacting with

a Computer

Core Concepts

On completion of this chapter you will be able to know:
¨ Input-Process-Output (IPO) Cycle
¨ Working of a computer

Warm Up #Problem Solving

Write down the steps of making a Maggie.

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INPUT-PROCESS-OUTPUT (IPO) CYCLE

The input-process-output (IPO) cycle is a system that consists of input, output
and the steps required to change the input into output.

The components of the IPO cycle are described below.

Input(I)- information, idea or resource given

Processing(P)- actions performed to change input into output

Output(O)- the result of processing

Let us understand with the help of example:

Input Processing Output

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