Flowchart and Traffic Light Quiz

What shape is used to represent the START or END of a flowchart?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

• Oval

In a flowchart, what does a rectangle symbol typically represent?

• A decision

• Input or Output

• A process or action

• A connector

Which flowchart symbol is used to show a point where a decision needs to be made, usually with two possible outcomes?

• Process

• Input/Output

• Decision

• Terminator

What do the arrows in a flowchart show?

• The data being processed

• The direction of the flow of control

• Important notes

• Where the flowchart should be saved

Flowol 4 is a software commonly used in KS3 to program what?

• Databases

• Control systems and models

• Websites

• Spreadsheets

In Flowol 4, which symbol would you use to represent a sensor detecting something (an input)?

• Process box

• Output box

• Input box

• Decision box

Which Flowol 4 symbol is used to turn something on or off, like a motor or a light (an output)?

• Input box

• Output box

• Decision box

• Start/End

What is a 'Mimic' in Flowol 4?

• A type of flowchart symbol

• A virtual model or simulation you can control

• A programming error

• A way to save your work

What is the FIRST light to appear in the standard UK traffic light sequence after the lights have been red?

• Green

• Amber

• Red and Amber together

• Flashing Amber

When the UK traffic lights show steady AMBER, what does it mean?

• Go if the way is clear

• Prepare to stop

• Stop unless it is unsafe to do so

• Proceed with caution