Flowchart Symbols

What does a rectangle symbol in a flowchart typically represent?

• Input/Output

• Process or action

• Decision

• Start or End

Which flowchart symbol is used to represent a decision point?

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

• Diamond

What does a parallelogram symbolize in a flowchart?

• Decision

• Process

• Input/Output

• Connector

What is the purpose of the oval (or rounded rectangle) symbol in a flowchart?

• Indicates a decision point

• Represents the start or end of a process

• Represents input or output

• Denotes a manual operation

Which symbol is used to represent a manual operation or task in a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Trapezoid

• Circle

• Parallelogram

What does the circle symbol in a flowchart typically represent?

• A process

• A decision

• A connector

• A document

What does a hexagon symbol in a flowchart generally represent?

• Input/Output

• Preparation or initialization step

• Process or action

• Decision

What is the purpose of the diamond shape in a flowchart?

• To represent a process

• To indicate input or output

• To represent a decision point or conditional logic

• To show the start or end of a process

What does the parallelogram symbol typically represent in a flowchart?

• Decision

• Process step

• Input or output operation

• Start/End

What is the purpose of the circle symbol in a flowchart?

• To connect flowchart sections

• To represent input/output

• To represent a process or task

• To indicate a decision