Critical reasoning — assumptions (implicit): Statement: "Computer education should start at schools itself." Assumptions: I. Learning computers is easy. II. Computer education fetches jobs easily.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Neither I nor II is implicit

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
The recommendation is to begin computer education at the school level. We must identify which assumptions are necessary for this recommendation to be sensible. Many possible reasons can motivate early computer education (digital literacy, future readiness, curricular integration), but we only mark as implicit what must be true for the recommendation to stand.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Recommendation: Start computer education in schools.
  • Assumption I: Learning computers is easy.
  • Assumption II: Computer education leads to jobs easily.


Concept / Approach:
An implicit assumption is indispensable to the recommendation. The claim does not hinge on ease of learning (even if it were difficult, early exposure could still be advisable). Nor does it require that computer education directly fetch jobs; the rationale could be foundational literacy, not immediate employability.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Assess I: The proposal could be valid whether learning is easy or difficult. Difficulty level is not central to the decision.Assess II: While jobs may be a benefit, the recommendation does not rely on a job guarantee. It could be for general competence, citizenship, or future learning readiness.Thus, neither I nor II is required by the argument.


Verification / Alternative check:
Negate I (learning is not easy) — early schooling might still be a good time to start because basics can be built progressively. Negate II (no direct job guarantee) — digital literacy can still be educationally valuable without immediate employment outcomes. The recommendation survives both negations.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:

  • Only I/Only II/Either/Both: Each imposes a narrow motive not demanded by the statement. The statement is an educational policy view, not a claim about ease or certain jobs.


Common Pitfalls:
Assuming a single motive such as employability or ease. Policy recommendations can have multiple independent justifications.


Final Answer:
Neither I nor II is implicit

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