Understanding Flowcharts and Programming

What is the main purpose of a flowchart?

• To create art

• To design games

• To write code

• To explain a process

Which shape in a flowchart indicates the beginning or end of a process?

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Elongated circle

What does a rectangular shape represent in a flowchart?

• Instructions or actions

• The start or end

• An input or output

• A decision

Which shape is used to indicate a decision point in a flowchart?

• Elongated circle

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

• Diamond

What is the purpose of flowlines in a flowchart?

• To represent actions

• To mark the start and end

• To indicate inputs

• To show the direction of flow

What does a parallelogram represent in a flowchart?

• Instructions or actions

• A decision

• An input or output

• The start or end

Why are flowcharts useful in programming?

• They are used to design hardware

• They replace the need for code

• They help in understanding processes

• They make coding more complex

What is NOT a benefit of using flowcharts?

• Making coding more difficult

• Bringing programmers together

• Helping non-programmers understand code

• Simplifying complex processes