EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 2

Question 1

In a flowchart, what does a diamond shape with two exits labeled 'Yes' and 'No' represent?

Accepted Answer

A decision point

Answer

A diamond shape represents a decision point that evaluates a condition and routes flow based on the result.

Question 2

A flowchart loop runs as long as Counter < 10 and increments Counter by 1 each iteration. How many times does the loop body execute?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

Starting at 0, the loop executes when Counter is 0–9, which is exactly 10 iterations before Counter reaches 10.

Question 3

Which flowchart symbol is used to represent input or output operations?

Accepted Answer

Parallelogram

Answer

A parallelogram (slanted rectangle) is the standard symbol for input/output operations in flowcharts.

Question 4

A flowchart checks: 'Is X > 5?' If Yes, it prints 'Large'; if No, it checks 'Is X > 0?' If Yes, prints 'Small'; if No, prints 'Negative'. What prints when X = 3?

Accepted Answer

Small

Answer

X = 3 fails 'X > 5' so goes to the second check, passes 'X > 0', and prints 'Small'.

Question 5

In flowchart notation, an arrow connecting two symbols indicates:

Accepted Answer

The direction of process flow

Answer

Arrows (flow lines) show the sequence and direction in which steps are executed.

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EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 2