Understanding Flow Charts

Which symbol is commonly used to represent the start or end of a flow chart?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

What is the main purpose of a flow chart?

• To draw pictures

• To show the steps in a process

• To write a story

• To measure distances

Which flow chart symbol is used to show a decision point, such as a yes/no question?

• Rectangle

• Oval

• Diamond

• Circle

When creating a flow chart, what should you do to make it easy to read?

• Use lots of different colours for each symbol

• Use clear labels and keep the flow from top to bottom

• Draw symbols of different sizes

• Add as many arrows as possible in all directions

Which of the following is an example of a process that can be shown using a flow chart?

• The water cycle

• The distance from London to Manchester

• The weight of a bag of sugar

• The temperature in a classroom

What does a rectangle symbol usually represent in a flow chart?

• Start or end

• Input or output

• Process or action

• Decision

If you see a parallelogram in a flow chart, what does it usually mean?

• A decision

• An input or output

• The start of the process

• A loop

Why is it important to use standard symbols in a flow chart?

• To make it look colourful

• So everyone can understand the process easily

• To make it longer

• To use up more paper

When reading a flow chart, what do the arrows show?

• The order of steps

• The colour of each step

• The size of each symbol

• The temperature of the process

Which of the following is a best practice when creating a flow chart?

• Use as many different shapes as possible

• Keep the chart simple and easy to follow

• Avoid using labels

• Draw arrows in random directions