Understanding Flowcharts Quiz

What does a **rectangle** (process box) represent in a flowchart?

• A decision that needs to be made

• An action or step in a process

• The start or end of a process

• Input or output of data

What shape is used in a flowchart to represent the **start** or **end** of a process?

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Oval (Terminator)

• Parallelogram

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

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Diamond

• Arrow

What is the purpose of **arrows** in a flowchart?

• To represent decisions

• To show the flow or direction of the process

• To indicate the start of a process

• To display input and output data

Which symbol in a flowchart is used to represent **input or output**, such as entering data or displaying a result?

• Diamond

• Oval

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

When creating a flowchart, what is the **first step** you should take before drawing any symbols?

• Choose the colour of the arrows

• Decide how many diamonds to use

• Plan and understand the process you want to represent

• Write the end statement

A student is creating a flowchart for making a cup of tea. They have written the steps but need to place them in the correct order. Which of the following represents the **correct sequence** of steps?

• Pour water → Boil kettle → Add teabag → Start

• Start → Boil kettle → Pour water → Add teabag → End

• Add teabag → Start → Boil kettle → Pour water → End

• Start → Add teabag → Pour water → Boil kettle → End

A flowchart has a diamond shape with the question "Is the number greater than 10?" with two paths labelled **Yes** and **No**. What type of structure does this represent?

• A loop

• A sequence

• A decision (selection)

• A terminator

Look at the following flowchart description: **Start → Input a number → Is the number even? → Yes: Print "Even" → End. No: Print "Odd" → End.** What will the flowchart output if the number entered is **7**?

• Even

• Odd

• Nothing

• Both Even and Odd

Which of the following is a **best practice** when creating a flowchart?

• Use as many different symbols as possible to make it look detailed

• Ensure all arrows flow in multiple directions to show complexity

• Keep the flowchart clear, simple, and easy to follow

• Always use only rectangles to save time