Flowchart Flashcards
It is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process, showing the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting them with arrows.
Definition
Flowchart
This diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution model to a given problem. They are used in analyzing, designing, documenting, or managing a process or program in various fields.
Definition
Flowchart
What are the two most common types of boxes in a flowchart?
- A processing step (usually called activity and denoted as a rectangular box)
- A decision, usually denoted as a diamond.
What is one of the most common types of boxes in a flowchart, usually called activity and denoted as a rectangular box?
A processing step
What is one of the most common types of boxes in a flowchart, usually denoted as a diamond?
A Decision
Represented as circles, ovals or rounded rectangles, usually containing the word “Start” or “End,” or another phrase signalling the start or end of a process, such as “submit inquiry” or “receive product.” What symbol of flowchart is this?
Symbols of Flowcharts
Terminator
Symbols of Flowcharts
A symbol used to show the “flow of control” and comes from one symbol and ending at another symbo, which represents the control that passes to what the symbol points to. It can be solid or dashed and may differ from one another according to the legend.
What symbol of flowchart is this?
Symbols of Flowcharts
Arrow
Symbols of Flowcharts
A symbol represented as rectangles
- It is used to represent an event which is controlled within the process.
- Typically a step or action which is taken
- Most frequently used symbol in flowcharts
Examples: "Add 1 to X"
What symbol of flowchart is this?
Symbols of Flowcharts
Processing
Symbols of Flowcharts
A symbol represented as a parallelogram
- It is used to represent material or information entering or leaving the system, such as customer order (input) or a product (output)
Examples: "Get X from the user"
What symbol of flowchart is this?
Symbols of Flowcharts
Input/Output
Symbols of Flowcharts
A symbol represented as a branching point
- It is used to represent different decisions emerging from different points of the diamond.
What symbol of flowchart is this?
Symbols of Flowcharts
Decision
Symbols of Flowcharts
What are the two types of flowchart?
Types of Flowchart
- Program flowchart
- System Flowchart
Types of Flowchart
What is the type of flowchart that shows the sequence of instructions in a program or subroutine (which are folllowed to procedure the needed output)?
Types of Flowchart
- Program flowchart
Types of Flowchart
This type of chart is recognized as one of the most important ways to effectively communicate ideas between people who may differ in knowledge, education, and position.
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Once this type of chart is completed it can then be used for:
1. Training
2. Troubleshooting’
3. Testing
4. Inspecting a process
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