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PROCESS FLOW CHART
OVAL
Ovals indicate both the starting
point and the ending point of the
process steps.
(BEGINNING or END)
1.
RECTANGLE
A rectangle represents an individual
step or activity in the process/task.
2.
Rhombus
An INPUT or OUTPUT.
3.
(ACTION)
DIAMOND
A diamond shows a decision point, such as yes/no or
go/no-go. Each path emerging from the diamond must be
labeled with one of the possible answers.
(DECISION POINT)
4.
CIRCLE
A circle indicates that a particular step is connected to
another page or part of the Flowchart. A letter placed in
the circle clarifies the continuation.
5.
ARROW
Indicate the direction.
(FLOW)
6.
DOCUMENT
Represents supportive documents required.
7.
START
DIAL FRIEND’S
NUMBER
ANSWER?
HELD A
CONVERSATION
END
NO
YES
Making a Flow Chart:
• 1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A benefit of using flowcharts is:
a. They help you program faster
b. They write the program for you
c. They are easier
d. They help you to visually plan a program
2. What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a. data input / output
b. start / end
c. decision
d. wait
3. What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a. data input / output
b. decision
c. start / end
d. process / sequence
4. What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a. process / sequence
b. decision
c. start / end
d. wait
5. What does this flowchart symbol represent?
a. start / end
b. process / sequence
c. data input / output
d. wait
6. A symbol that leads to two possibilities in a
flow chart is known as a...
a. loop
b. decision
c. end
d. sequence
7. A section in a flowchart that requires an action
from a user is known as a...
a. decision
b. loop
c. wait
d. input
8. A section of flowchart that happens
continuously is known as a...
a. loop
b. wait
c. decision
d. input / output
9. A section in a flowchart that displays a
message to a user is known as a...
a. output
b. decision
c. sequence
d. wait
10. What type of flowchart is
shown here?
a. selection
b. iteration / loop
c. sequence
11. What type of flowchart is shown
here?
a. selection
b. iteration
c. sequence
12. What type of flowchart is
shown here?
a. selection
b. iteration / loop
c. sequence