Question

what is the sequence of the steps involved in an information - processing system from the first to the last?
manipulate symbols, receive information, represent information with symbols
manipulate symbols, represent information with symbols, receive information
represent information with symbols, manipulate symbols, receive information
receive information, represent information with symbols, manipulate symbols

Explanation:

In an information - processing system, first, it needs to receive information. Then, it represents the received information with symbols so that it can be processed. Finally, it manipulates the symbols to perform operations on the information.

Answer:

Receive information, represent information with symbols, manipulate symbols