4.1 Flashcards

1
Q

______ are written step-by-step procedure before writing the actual computer program.

A

algorithms

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2
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A _______ is a graphical representation of an algorithm. it is a step-by-step process to solve a problem in graphical or pictorial form.

A

flowchart

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3
Q

a flowvhart is independent of the ______.

A

programming language

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4
Q

Complete the rules of writing algorithms:
always begin with _____ —-> give statements numbers as step 1, step 2, etc. —-> write the statements clearly ——> write each statement in a _______ —> write _____ at the end of the algorithm.

A

Start, a separate line, Stop.

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5
Q

the start/stop symbol is _____ or ____ in shape.

A

oval or rounded rectangle.

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5
Q

the start,stop symbol is also called the ______.

A

Terminal box

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5
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A ________ symbol is used to represent the input or read step, where the data is brought in and the output or pring step, where the results of a problem are shown.

A

parallelogram

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6
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A rectangle is used to represent the _____ symbol. whenever you do any calculation or assignment operation, this symbol is used.

A

process

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7
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a _______ symbol is used to the repesent the decision box. it represents a decision as well as a comparsion operation.

A

diamond shaped

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8
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a connector is a ____ shaped flowchart symbol. it connects two different points of the flowchart to show the flow of main process.

A

Circle shaped

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