Algorithms, Flowcharts, Scratch & Python

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

• Oval or rounded rectangle

• Circle

• Rectangle

• Diamond

Which flowchart symbol represents a process or action?

• Diamond

• Oval

• Rectangle

• Parallelogram

What does the diamond shape in a flowchart indicate?

• An input/output operation.

• A process step.

• A start point.

• A decision point.

In flowcharting, what does the arrow symbolize?

• The arrow symbolizes the direction of flow in a process.

• The arrow indicates the start of a process.

• The arrow shows the end of a process.

• The arrow represents a decision point in the flow.

What is pseudocode primarily used for?

• To write executable code directly.

• To store data in databases.

• To outline algorithms and communicate logic clearly.

• To create user interfaces easily.

Which control structure is used to make decisions?

• Loops

• Functions

• Variables

• Conditional statements

What keyword is commonly used to start a conditional statement in pseudocode?

• ELSE

• THEN

• IF

• WHEN

What is the purpose of indentation in pseudocode?

• To visually represent the structure and flow of the code.

• To define variable types in the code.

• To add comments within the code.

• To increase the execution speed of the code.

Which flowchart symbol is used for input/output operations?

• Diamond

• Parallelogram

• Rectangle

• Circle

What does the 'else' statement do in a conditional structure?

• The 'else' statement executes code when the 'if' condition is false.

• The 'else' statement always executes regardless of the 'if' condition.

• The 'else' statement is used to define multiple conditions in an 'if' structure.

• The 'else' statement terminates the program if the 'if' condition is false.