Programming - Algorithms in Pseudocode & Flow Diagrams

When planning an algorithm using flowcharts, you can use any symbols you'd like.

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On a flowchart, decisions are represented using diamond shapes.

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• False

Processes on a flowchart are represented using ovals.

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• True

Pseudocode is used by the computer to know what an algorithm should do.

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There is not one main standard for pseudocode.

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The pseudocode INPUT SCORE describes that data inputted into the system should be stored in the variable SCORE.

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In a flowchart input and output actions are represented by:

• Parallelograms
• Diamonds
• Rectangles
• Circles

The correct pseudocode for a loop that runs a set number of times is:

• FOR
• WHILE
• REPEAT
• LOOP

Pseudocode is complex and should contain comments explaining the operation of the code.

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On a flowchart, a decision will always have:

• Two exit arrows
• One exit arrow
• Three exit arrows
• Four exit arrows