Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Flowchart basics

1. What is a flowchart?


A flowchart us graphic representation, using symbols interconnected with lines, of the successive steps in a procedure or system.


2. Describe the basic symbols for;
*Start or end of the program


At the start or end of a flowchart an oval shape is used.


*Input or output operation


A parallelogram is used to show input or output.


*Decision making and branching


A diamond shape is used to show decision making or branching it is also attached with arrows, a decision asks a question. The answer to the question determines which arrow you follow.


*Flow line


Arrows show the flow line on a flowchart, they lead you to all the steps of the procedure shown on the chart.










3. How many lines may enter a decision symbol and a process symbol?


When using a decision symbol two to three lines should be used, when using a process symbol only one line should come out of the process symbols.




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