Flowchart basics

What is a flowchart?

• Input

• Process

• Output

What does this symbol represent?

• Start

• Decision

• Sub

• Process

What are the two main ways that algorithms can be designed?

• Images or videos

• By hardware or software

• In pseudocode or as a flowchart

What is the symbol for a decision in a flowchart?

• A parallelogram

• A circle

• A diamond

How are symbols connected together in a flowchart?

• Symbols do not get connected together in a flowchart

• By numbers

• With lines and an arrow to show the direction of flow

When can algorithms be used?

• Only with computers

• For programming

• To design a solution to any problem

What is important to remember when designing an algorithm?

• the instructions are in the correct order

• that it must be easy to read

• whether to use a flowchart or pseudocode

What should be considered when designing an algorithm?

• If there is more than one way of solving the problem

• If the correct hardware is being used

• If the correct software is being used

What symbol do flowcharts begin with?

• oval

• rectangle

• parallelogram

• diamond

Can this shape be used for both Start and Stop?

• Yes

• No

• Maybe

• Not a chance