Algorithms (Ch1) (M2)

Question 1

What is a flowchart used for?

Answer 1

A flow chart is a method of representing the sequences of steps in an algorithm, in the form of a diagram.

Question 2

What can flowcharts show?

Answer 2

Flowcharts can show sequences, selections, iterations, or a combination of them.

Question 3

What does the oval shape in a flowchart represent?

Answer 3

An oval shape is the terminator (start/stop)

Question 4

What does the rectangle shape in a flowchart represent?

Answer 4

A rectangle shape represents a process

Question 5

What does the diamond shape in a flowchart represent?

Answer 5

A diamond shape represents a decision (selection)

Question 6

What does the parallelogram shape in a flowchart represent?

Answer 6

A parallelogram represents an input or output

Question 7

What does the rectangle with two small sections on the side in a flowchart represent?

Answer 7

The rectangle with two small sections on the side represents a sub process

Question 8

What does an arrow show in a flowchart?

Answer 8

An arrow shows the sequence of events in a flowchart