Flowchart and Data Flow Quiz

The symbol in a flowchart that is typically used to represent a decision-making process is _____.

Evaluate the following flowchart and determine which part is incorrectly labeled as an input.

• Start

• User enters data

• Display result

• Process calculation

Analyze the given data flow diagram and identify the component that represents data storage.

• Process

• Data Store

• Data Flow

• External Entity

Apply your knowledge of flowchart symbols to determine which symbol is used for input/output operations.

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

• Circle

Create a simple flowchart that includes an input, a process, and an output. Which sequence of symbols would you use?

• Oval, Rectangle, Diamond

• Parallelogram, Rectangle, Parallelogram

• Diamond, Parallelogram, Rectangle

• Rectangle, Oval, Parallelogram

Understanding the role of a decision symbol, what is its primary function in a flowchart?

• To start or end a process

• To perform calculations

• To represent a choice between alternatives

• To display output

Evaluate the effectiveness of a flowchart that uses a rectangle to represent decision-making. What is the main issue?

• It is correct and effective

• It may confuse the reader

• It simplifies the process

• It enhances clarity

Analyze the following scenario: A flowchart has a diamond symbol followed by two arrows. What does this indicate?

• Start of a process

• End of a process

• A decision point with two possible outcomes

• An error in the flowchart

Apply your understanding of process mapping techniques to identify the correct sequence of steps in a process.

• Input, Decision, Output

• Process, Input, Output

• Input, Process, Output

• Output, Process, Input

Create a data flow diagram for a library system. Which of the following components would you include?

• External Entity, Data Store, Data Flow, Process

• Start, End, Decision, Process

• Input, Output, Process, Decision

• Rectangle, Diamond, Parallelogram, Oval