Flowcharting Test
This test will test you memory about flowcharts! Good Luck! You have 15 minutes to take the test.
- 1.
This image is called the:
- A.
Terminal
- B.
Off-page Connector
- C.
On-page connector
- D.
Decision Symbol
Correct Answer
B. Off-page ConnectorExplanation
The symbol is used to connect flow-lines on separate pages. The letter in the center of the symbol indicates that the flowchart will continue onto the next page where a matching symbol (and letter) has been placed.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the purpose of this symbol?
- A.
Indicates the beginning or end of the flowchart (i.e. Start, Quit, or End).
- B.
Indicates an action or step in the flowchart process.
- C.
A subroutine by user request, where the user is able to request info, a particular subroutine etc. from the program
- D.
Indicates that the program has a save function.
Correct Answer
A. Indicates the beginning or end of the flowchart (i.e. Start, Quit, or End).Explanation
This symbol is used to indicate the beginning or end of the flowchart. It is commonly used to represent the start, quit, or end points of a process in the flowchart.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the solution of a problem?
- A.
Algorithm
- B.
Flowchart
- C.
Pseudocode
- D.
Programming
Correct Answer
B. FlowchartExplanation
A flowchart is a diagrammatic representation that illustrates the sequence of operations to be performed to get the solution of a problem. It uses different shapes and arrows to depict the steps and decisions involved in the problem-solving process. Flowcharts are commonly used in computer programming and other fields to visually represent algorithms and processes, making it easier to understand and follow the logical flow of operations.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What do you call this flowcharting symbol?
- A.
On-page connector
- B.
Terminal Symbol
- C.
Decision Symbol
- D.
Procedure
Correct Answer
C. Decision SymbolExplanation
This symbol is used when there is interactivity between your audience and the program. It is usually in the form of a yes/no question, with branching flow lines depending upon the answer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the purpose of these symbols?
- A.
Represents when something is input into the program or output from the program
- B.
Asks a question and then determines which route the program will take
- C.
An action done by the program (e.g. calculate the area of a square)
- D.
Shows the direction and sequence of processes
Correct Answer
D. Shows the direction and sequence of processesExplanation
The symbols mentioned in the question are likely referring to flowchart symbols. Flowcharts are used to visually represent the steps and sequence of processes in a program or system. The purpose of these symbols is to show the direction and sequence of processes, allowing the reader to understand the flow of the program or system. The symbols help in visualizing how inputs are processed and how outputs are generated. They provide a clear and organized representation of the logical flow of a program.Rate this question:
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