Flowcharts Flashcards
1
Q
What is a flowchart?
A
A flowchart is a diagram depicting a process, system or computer algorithm and represents the solution to a problem
2
Q
Flowcharting symbols
A
terminator (oval)
process (rectangle)
flow arrows
input/output (parallelogram)
decision (diamond)
3
Q
Terminator
A
This has an oval shape and indicates the beginning or end
4
Q
Process
A
This is a rectangular shape and indicates transformation of data
5
Q
Flow arrows
A
These flow from one symbol to another
6
Q
Input and Output
A
A parallelogram shape indicating when information is read or displayed
7
Q
Decision
A
Diamond shaped and indicates a choice between two options
