Algorithms and Flowcharts

What is the purpose of using variables in programming?

• To store and manipulate data

• To create flowcharts

• To display output messages

• To define processes

In pseudocode, what keyword is commonly used for taking user input?

• ENTER

• TYPE

• INPUT

• GET

What is the term for putting a value into a variable in programming?

• Assignment

• Output

• Calculation

• Processing

In a flowchart, what shape represents the beginning and end of the process?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Oval

• Circle

Which mathematical operation can be used to find the average of three numbers stored in variables num1, num2, and num3?

• average = num1 / num2 / num3

• average = (num1 + num2 + num3) / 3

• average = num1 num2 * num3

• average = num1 - num2 - num3

What does a terminator box represent in a flowchart?

• The starting point

• The ending point

• A process

• A decision

What is the primary purpose of pseudocode?

• To create visual representations of algorithms

• To write code in a specific programming language

• To describe algorithms using structured statements

• To design user interfaces

What does a rectangle symbol typically represent in a flowchart?

• A process or action

• A decision

• The starting point

• The ending point

In pseudocode, what does the term "assignment" refer to?

• Displaying output

• Taking user input

• Putting a value into a variable

• Creating loops

What does the term "flow line" represent in a flowchart?

• The sequence of processes

• The direction of user input

• The connections between symbols

• The starting point