EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 4

Question 1

A flowchart has two parallel branches that both must complete before proceeding. This construct is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A parallel or concurrent process

Answer

Parallel branches represent concurrent processing where multiple paths execute simultaneously before merging.

Question 2

In the following flowchart logic: If A=1 AND B=1 then output 'Both True', else output 'Not Both'. What is the output when A=1 and B=0?

Accepted Answer

Not Both

Answer

The AND condition requires both A=1 and B=1; since B=0, the condition is false and 'Not Both' is output.

Question 3

A flowchart processes N items with a nested loop: outer loop runs N times, inner loop runs N times each. What is the total number of inner loop executions?

Accepted Answer

N²

Answer

A nested loop where both loops run N times results in N × N = N² total inner loop executions.

Question 4

A flowchart reads numbers and outputs only those that are divisible by both 3 and 5. The decision box should check:

Accepted Answer

Number mod 3 = 0 AND Number mod 5 = 0

Answer

Divisibility by both 3 and 5 requires both conditions to be true simultaneously, requiring AND logic.

Question 5

In a flowchart, what is indicated when a flow line points backward (upstream) to an earlier process step?

Accepted Answer

A loop or repetition structure

Answer

A backward-pointing arrow creates a loop, causing earlier steps to be repeated until an exit condition is met.

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EDPT Flowchart Interpretation 4