EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 3

Question 1

A flowchart shows: Start → Set Sum=0, Count=0 → Read Number → Sum = Sum + Number → Count = Count + 1 → Is Count < 5? (Yes → Read Number) (No → Print Sum/Count) → End. What does this flowchart compute?

Accepted Answer

The average of 5 numbers

Answer

The flowchart sums 5 numbers and divides by the count (5), which computes the average.

Question 2

In a flowchart, a predefined process symbol (rectangle with double vertical bars on sides) means:

Accepted Answer

A call to a subroutine or subprogram

Answer

The predefined process symbol indicates a subroutine or separately defined process is being invoked.

Question 3

A flowchart decision reads 'Is Password Correct?' with Yes going to 'Grant Access' and No going back to 'Enter Password'. After 3 failed attempts it exits to 'Lock Account'. What does this design illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A controlled loop with a retry limit

Answer

This is a controlled loop that allows retries but exits after a maximum attempt count to prevent infinite looping.

Question 4

When reading a flowchart, if two branches from a decision merge back into a single path, the merge point is called a:

Accepted Answer

Connector

Answer

A connector (often a small circle) is used to join multiple flow paths back into a single sequence.

Question 5

A flowchart processes a list: for each item, if item > Max, set Max = item. What does this algorithm find?

Accepted Answer

The maximum value

Answer

Comparing each item to a running Max and updating when larger is the classic algorithm for finding the maximum value.

EDPT - Electronic Data Processing Test Practice Test

EDPT - Electronic Data Processing Test Practice Test

EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 3