The problem statement should include all of the following EXCEPT:
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Input
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Output
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Processing
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Storage
A problem statement should specify Input (what data enters the system), Output (what results the system produces), and Processing (how inputs are transformed to outputs). Storage refers to where data is kept, which is an implementation detail rather than part of the fundamental problem definition. The question asks which is NOT required.
To answer this question, let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Input - This option is correct because the problem statement should include information about the input requirements, such as the type of data or the format in which the input should be provided.
Option B) Output - This option is correct because the problem statement should include information about the expected output or the desired outcome of the problem.
Option C) Processing - This option is correct because the problem statement should include information about the steps or operations that need to be performed to solve the problem.
Option D) Storage - This option is incorrect because the problem statement typically does not include information about storage requirements or where the data will be stored.
The correct answer is D) Storage. This option is incorrect because the problem statement does not usually provide information about storage.