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11.1.3 Flowcharts

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is an algorithm?
a)
A problem
b)
A solution to a problem
c)
The steps that are taken to solve a problem
d)
The words to enter when typing
2.
What is the Output if the user enters:
Yes
a)
Leave umbrella at home
b)
Take an umbrella
3.
What is the Output if the temperature is:
19
a)
Below Freezing
b)
Above Freezing
4.
What is the purpose of a flowchart?
a)
To plan the program before it is made
b)
Because it is easier
5.
Why do we use flowcharts?
a)
To represent algorithms in an easy way
b)
To use different maths shapes
6.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Start
b)
Sub
c)
Decision
d)
Process
7.
What is this symbol used for in a flowchart?
a)
A decision/question
b)
A task to carry out
8.
What symbol do flowcharts begin with?
a)
oval
b)
parallelogram
c)
rectangle
d)
diamond
9.
What does this shape represent?
a)
Input/Output
b)
Decision
c)
Process
d)
Start/Stop
10.
What's missing from this part of a flowchart?
a)
An Arrow
b)
A Line
c)
A Square
d)
A Diamond
11.
Can this shape be used for both Start and Stop?
a)
Yes
b)
No
12.

A flowchart does not need to have a Start

a)

True

b)

False

13.

A diagram to show each step

a)

Flowchart

b)

Algorithm

14.

How many arrows should come out of a decision symbol in a flowchart?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

15.

What will happen if the user's book return is late?

a)

Sends them an SMS (text)

b)

Does not send them an SMS (text)

16.

What symbol shows something you need to do?

a)

oval

b)

parallelogram

c)

rectangle

d)

diamond

17.

Which symbol shows input?

a)

oval

b)

parallelogram

c)

rectangle

d)

diamond

18.

How many arrows come out of the start symbol in the flowchart?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

19.

How many arrows come out of the end symbol in the flowchart?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

20.

Which of the following are advantages of using robots?

a)

They don’t get tired

b)

They don’t need to be paid

c)

They don't need electricity

d)

They can adapt to change

21.

a sensor which measures how hot or cold something is

a)

proximity sensor

b)

bumper

c)

light sensor

d)

temperature sensor

22.

a sensor which measures how bright or dark it is

a)

proximity sensor

b)

bumper

c)

light sensor

d)

temperature sensor

23.

Why do computers use algorithms?

a)

To give computers precise steps to solve a problem.

b)

Because they are easy to use

c)

It is the language that computers understand

d)

To help them predict the future

24.

What does sequence mean?

a)

To create a pattern

b)

To do something in order

c)

To do something randomly

d)

To repeat something over and over again

25.

What does selection mean?

a)

Selection is following instructions in order.

b)

Selection is to repeat something over and over again

c)

Selection is when you have a choice of options

d)

Selection is choosing the best option

26.

What is iteration?

a)

This is choosing what to do next

b)

This means doing something in order

c)

It is repeating something over and over again.

d)

It is writing pseudocode

27.
What symbol shows a decision?
a)
oval
b)
parallelogram
c)
rectangle
d)
diamond
28.
What is the purpose of a parallelogram within a flowchart?
a)
Input / Output
b)
Sub-process
c)
Decision
d)
Output
29.
What is the purpose of a rectangle within a flowchart?
a)

Process

b)
Input / Output
c)
Decision
d)
Start / Stop
30.
What is this symbol used for in a flowchart?
a)
A decision/question
b)
A task to carry out
31.
What is this symbol used for in a flowchart?
a)
A decision/question
b)
A task to carry out
32.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Decision
b)
Input/Output
c)
Start
d)
Process
33.
What does this symbol represent?
a)
Start
b)
Sub
c)
Decision
d)
Process
34.
What does an arrow represent in a flow chart
a)
Decision making
b)
Data Flow
c)
Start
d)
Stop
35.

A diagram that represents a set of instructions is called:

a)

Flow Chart

b)

Pseudocode

c)

Shapes

36.

A simple way of describing a set of instructions that does not have to use specific syntax is called:

a)

Flow Chart

b)

Pseudocode

c)

Shapes

37.
What does this symbol mean?
>
a)
Greater Than
b)
Less Than
38.
What does this symbol mean?
<
a)
Greater Than
b)
Less Than
39.
What is an algorithm?
a)
A problem
b)
A solution to a problem
c)
The steps that are taken to solve a problem
d)
The words to enter when typing
40.
What is the purpose of an arrow in a flowchart?
a)
Shows the relationships between shapes/ the flow of information
b)
They look nice when we use them
c)
We don't use arrows
d)
Shows the way the arrow is directed