Flow Chart Shapes and Symbols Quiz

What shape in a flow chart represents the start or end of a process?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Oval

• Parallelogram

What is the function of arrows in a flow chart?

• To represent input or output

• To indicate a decision

• To represent a process

• To show relationships between the representative shapes

Which shape is used to represent a decision in a flow chart?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Oval

• Parallelogram

What does a parallelogram symbolize in a flow chart?

• A process

• A decision

• Input or output

• The start or end of a process

What does a rectangle symbolize in a flow chart?

• A decision

• Input or output

• The start or end of a process

• A process

What does the "Terminator" symbol indicate in a flow diagram?

• Indicates a delay in the process.

• Indicates the beginning or end of a program flow in your diagram.

• Indicates a decision point between two or more paths in a flowchart.

• Indicates any type of stored data.

What is the purpose of a "Preparation" symbol in a flow diagram?

• Indicates data that is displayed for people to read.

• Indicates a modification to a process, such as setting a switch or initializing a routine.

• Indicates a sequence of commands that will continue to repeat until stopped manually.

• Indicates a step that organizes items list sequentially.

Which symbol in a flow diagram represents a decision point between two or more paths?

• Process

• Data

• Decision

• Subroutine

What does the "Manual loop" symbol signify in a flow diagram?

• Indicates a list of information with a standard structure that allows for searching and sorting.

• Indicates the start of a loop.

• Indicates a sequence of commands that will continue to repeat until stopped manually.

• Indicates an internal storage device.

What is represented by the "Database" symbol in a flow diagram?

• Indicates a modification to a process.

• Indicates any type of data in a flowchart.

• Indicates a step that combines multiple sets into one.

• Indicates a list of information with a standard structure that allows for searching and sorting.