Flowchart and Symbols

Question 1

A diagram of the sequence of movements or actions of people or things involved in a complex system or activity.

A graphical representation of a computer program in relation to its sequence of functions (as distinct from the data it
processes).

Answer 1

Flowchart

Question 2

The terminal symbol marks the starting or ending point of the system. It usually contains the word “Start” or “End.“

Answer 2

Start/End Symbol

Question 3

This symbol represents an instruction to an

input or an ouput device.

Answer 3

Input / Output Symbol

Question 4

This symbol is used to represent a group of program
instructions that perform arithmetic operations, or to
compare sort.

Answer 4

Processing Symbol

Question 5

This diamond-shapes box denotes a point in program where more than one path can be taken. It is used to document points in the program where based upon various conditions.

Answer 5

Decision Symbol

Question 6

This symbol used to represent an instructions or group of instruction that will alter, or modify operations such as control, Index register, initialization, switch setting and in indicating loops.

Answer 6

Preparation Symbol

Question 7

This symbol is a specialized process symbol that represents a named operation or programmed step not explicitly detailed in the program.

Answer 7

Predefined Process Symbol

Question 8

This is a non processing symbol, which is used to connect one part of a flowchart to another without drawing flow lines.

Answer 8

On-page Connector

Question 9

This type of connector is used instead of the one page connector to designated entry to or exit from one page when a flowchart requires more than one page.

Answer 9

Off-page Connector

Question 10

This symbol used to show direction of processing or data flow.

Answer 10

Flow Direction Indicators

Question 11

What are 3 types of flowchart?

Answer 11

Sequential, Selection, Repetition

Question 12

Steps are performed in strictly sequential
manner, each step being executed once.

This is the simplest method of control. It
is easy to develop and understand.

Answer 12

Sequential Flowchart

Question 13

The execution of instructions by selection, wherein conditions for a series of alternative statements are evaluated to specify which instruction is to be executed.

Answer 13

Selection Flowchart

Question 14

A Loop is used when it is desire to make the same calculation on more than one set of data. It consists of repeating a program, or a selection of programs, and substituting new data for repetition.

Answer 14

Repetition Flowchart