Flowcharts - Year 6

What is a flowchart?

• A type of musical instrument

• A diagram that shows steps in a process

• A type of food recipe

• A type of clothing

Which of the following is a type of flowchart?

• Pie chart

• Bar chart

• System flowchart

• Line graph

What does a rectangle symbol in a flowchart represent?

• Start or end

• Decision

• Process

• Input/Output

Which symbol is used to represent a decision in a flowchart?

• Oval

• Diamond

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

What is an important principle when designing a flowchart?

• Use as many colours as possible

• Make it as complex as possible

• Keep it simple and clear

• Use only one symbol

Which of the following is a problem-solving technique using flowcharts?

• Guessing the solution

• Ignoring the problem

• Breaking down the problem into smaller steps

• Copying someone else's work

What does an oval symbol in a flowchart typically represent?

• Process

• Decision

• Start or end

• Input/Output

Why is it important to use standard symbols in flowcharts?

• To make it look pretty

• To ensure everyone understands the flowchart

• To confuse the reader

• To make it longer

What is the purpose of using arrows in a flowchart?

• To decorate the chart

• To show the direction of the flow

• To separate different sections

• To indicate a mistake

Which symbol in a flowchart is used to show input or output?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

• Oval