M2S2 Part 1 Flashcards
a pictorial representation of an ordered, step-by-step solution to
a problem.
Flowchart
a diagram that uses a set of standard graphic
symbols to represent the sequence of coded instructions fed into a
computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical
operations.
Program Flowchart
Flowcharts can be used to express different structures:
- sequence
- selection/conditional
- loop.
In drawing a proper flowchart, all necessary requirements should be listed out in,,
logical order.
The flowchart should be :
clear, neat and easy to follow
The usual direction of the flow of a procedure or system is from:
left to right or
top to bottom.
Ensure that the flowchart has a
logical:
start and finish
• If the flowchart becomes complex, it is better to use WHAT to reduce the number of flow lines.
connector symbols
what should you avoid when using flowcharts
intersection of flow lines
oblong
terminal
parallelogram
input/output
rectangle
process
diamond
decision
circle
connector
arrow
control flow