Term 2 - Flow Charts Flashcards
What does a parallelogram represent in a flow chart?
Input / Output
What does a rectangle with semi-circular ends represent in a flow chart?
Terminator (start or end)
What does an arrow represent in a flow chart?
Flow of data
What does a diamond represent in a flow chart?
Decision point
What does a rectangle represent in a flow chart?
A process
Which flow chart symbol (name or shape) is used for the following:
Locate the kettle
Process, Rectangle
Which flow chart symbol (name or shape) is used for the following:
Is the kettle full?
Decision, Diamond
Which flow chart symbol (name or shape) is used for the following:
Start
Terminator, Rectangle with semi-circular ends
In computer programming what is a variable?
A value that is held in memory and which can change while the program is running
In computer programming what is a loop?
A section of code that is able to be run more than once
For safely crossing the road, which of these would be a decision? A) Look left and right B) Is the road clear both ways? C) Stop at the end of the pavement D) Cross the road carefully
B) Is the road clear both ways?
For safely crossing the road, which of these would NOT be a process? A) Look left and right B) Is the road clear both ways? C) Stop at the end of the pavement D) Cross the road carefully
B) Is the road clear both ways?
Which of these statements would best describe/relate with the word Variable?
A) May include a button, a switch or a sensor
B) Assigns any value to a letter
C) Used when the same flow chart is being used several times
B) Assigns any value to a letter
Which of these statements would best describe/relate with the word Input?
A) May include a button, a switch or a sensor
B) Assigns any value to a letter
C) Used when the same flow chart is being used several times
A) May include a button, a switch or a sensor
