4.1 Flashcards
______ are written step-by-step procedure before writing the actual computer program.
algorithms
A _______ is a graphical representation of an algorithm. it is a step-by-step process to solve a problem in graphical or pictorial form.
flowchart
a flowvhart is independent of the ______.
programming language
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.
Start, a separate line, Stop.
the start/stop symbol is _____ or ____ in shape.
oval or rounded rectangle.
the start,stop symbol is also called the ______.
Terminal box
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.
parallelogram
A rectangle is used to represent the _____ symbol. whenever you do any calculation or assignment operation, this symbol is used.
process
a _______ symbol is used to the repesent the decision box. it represents a decision as well as a comparsion operation.
diamond shaped
a connector is a ____ shaped flowchart symbol. it connects two different points of the flowchart to show the flow of main process.
Circle shaped