Flowcharts Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is a flowchart used for?
To visually represent a sequence of events or steps in a process.
What does the START/STOP symbol represent in a flowchart?
The beginning or end of a process.
What shape is used for the START/STOP symbol in a flowchart?
An oval or rounded rectangle.
What does the OUTPUT symbol represent in a flowchart?
An action that produces a result, such as displaying information or activating a device.
What shape is used for the OUTPUT symbol in a flowchart?
A parallelogram.
What does the DECISION symbol represent in a flowchart?
A point where a choice must be made, leading to different paths.
What shape is used for the DECISION symbol in a flowchart?
A diamond.
What does the WAIT symbol represent in a flowchart?
A delay or pause in the process.
What symbol is often used to represent WAIT or delays in flowcharts?
A hexagon or a specific delay symbol depending on the standard.
What are feedback loops in flowcharts?
Paths that return to a previous step, allowing repetition or re-evaluation.
How would you represent a feedback loop in a flowchart?
By drawing an arrow from a later step back to an earlier decision or process step.
Why are flowcharts useful in design and technology?
They help clarify complex processes, making it easier to understand and communicate steps.
Draw and name the five main flowchart symbols.
START/STOP (oval), OUTPUT (parallelogram), DECISION (diamond), WAIT (hexagon), FEEDBACK LOOP (arrow returning to earlier step).
