Flowchart Symbols and Algorithms

What is the symbol used to represent the start or end of a flowchart?

• Process

• Terminator

• Decision

• Input/Output

Which symbol in a flowchart is used to represent a question the computer asks itself?

• Process

• Terminator

• Decision

• Input/Output

What is the definition of an algorithm?

• A graphical representation of a process

• A step-by-step procedure for solving a problem

• A type of computer program

• A mathematical equation

Which of the following is a real-life example of an algorithm?

• A recipe for baking a cake

• A painting

• A song

• A photograph

In a flowchart, which symbol is used to represent something the computer does we not necessarily see?

• Process

• Terminator

• Decision

• Input/Output

Which of the following is NOT a flowchart symbol?

• Terminator

• Process

• Algorithm

• Decision

What does the process symbol in a flowchart represent?

• The start or end of a process

• An action or operation

• A decision point

• An input or output operation

Which of the following is an example of a decision in a real-life algorithm?

• Mixing ingredients in a recipe

• Choosing whether to turn left or right at a junction

• Writing a letter

• Reading a book

What is the purpose of a connector tool in a flowchart?

• To represent the start or end of a process

• To connect different parts of the flowchart

• To show a decision point

• To indicate an input or output operation

Which of the following is an example of an input/output operation in a real-life algorithm?

• Deciding what to wear

• Entering your PIN at an ATM

• Walking to school

• Reading a book