Lesson 1: Flowcharts And Algorithms

Question 1

is a procedure used for solving a
problem or performing a computation

Answer 1

Algorithm

Question 2

act as an exact list of instructions that conduct
specified actions step by step in either hardware-
or software-based routines

Answer 2

Algorithms

Question 3

is a graphical representation of an
algorithm

Answer 3

Flowchart

Question 4

often use flowchart as a program-
planning tool to solve a problem

Answer 4

Programmers

Question 5

It is written in a formal yet readable style that
uses a natural syntax and formatting so it can
be easily understood by programmers and
others involved in the development process

Answer 5

Pseudocode

Question 6

The oval symbol indicates Start, Stop and Halt in a program’s
logic flow

Answer 6

Terminal

Question 7

is generally used in a program logic under some
error conditions

Answer 7

Pause/Halt

Question 8

is the first and last symbols in the flowchart

Answer 8

Terminal

Question 9

A parallelogram denotes any function of input/output
type

Answer 9

Input/Output

Question 10

A box represents arithmetic instructions. All arithmetic
processes such as adding, subtracting, multiplication and division are
indicated by action or process symbol

Answer 10

Processing

Question 11

Diamond symbol represents a ______ point and _______ based
operations such as yes/no question or true/false are indicated by
diamond in flowchart

Answer 11

Decision

Question 12

Whenever flowchart becomes complex or it spreads over
more than one page, it is useful to use _______ to avoid any
confusions. It is represented by a circle.

Answer 12

Connectors

Question 13

indicate the exact sequence in which instructions
are executed.

Answer 13

Flow Lines

Question 14

_________ represent the direction of flow of control and
relationship among different symbols of flowchart.

Answer 14

Arrows