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A flowchart is a diagram that represents an algorithm or process through graphical symbols and arrows showing the steps and order of tasks. Common flowchart symbols include rectangles for processes, diamonds for decisions, arrows for the flow, and parallelograms for inputs/outputs. Flowcharts provide a standardized visual way to depict various elements of a process. Examples are given of how flowcharts can be used to represent different types of processes and algorithms.

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A flowchart is a diagram that represents an algorithm or process through graphical symbols and arrows showing the steps and order of tasks. Common flowchart symbols include rectangles for processes, diamonds for decisions, arrows for the flow, and parallelograms for inputs/outputs. Flowcharts provide a standardized visual way to depict various elements of a process. Examples are given of how flowcharts can be used to represent different types of processes and algorithms.

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WEEK 3

LESSON NOTE

TOPIC: FLOWCHART

Definition:

A flowchart is a diagrammatic representation of an algorithm or a step-by-step approach to solving a


task. It shows the steps as boxes of various kinds and their order by connecting the boxes with
arrows. This diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution model to a given problem

Flowchart Symbols

Flowchart symbols are graphical representations used in flowcharts to depict different types of
actions, decisions, inputs, outputs, and process steps. They provide a standardized visual
language for representing various elements in a flowchart. Here are some common flowchart
symbols:

Flowline

1. Flowline Symbol: Shows the process’ direction. Each flowline connects two blocks.

Terminal Symbol
2. Terminal Symbol: Indicates the beginning or end of a flowchart.

Process

3. Process: Represent a step in a process. This is the most common component of a flowchart.

Decision Symbol

4. Decision Symbol: Shows a step that decides the next step in a process. This is commonly a yes/no or
true/false question.

Input / Output
5. Input / Output Symbol: Indicates the process of inputting or outputting external data. This is
indicated by the shape of a parallelogram

Annotation / Comment

6. Annotation / Comment Symbol: Indicates additional information regarding a step in a process.

Predefined Process

7. Predefined Process Symbol: Shows named process which is defined elsewhere.

On-page Connector

8. On-page Connector Symbol are pairs of on-page connecter are used to replace long lines on a
flowchart page.

Off-page Connector

9. Off-page Connector Symbol: An off-page connector is used when the target is on another page.

Delay

10. Delay Symbol: Any delay period that is part of a process


Alternate Process

11. Alternate Process Symbol: An alternate to the normal process step. Flow lines to an alternate
process block is usually dashed.

Data

12. Data Symbol: Data input or output

Document

13. Document Symbol: A document

Multi-document

14. Multi-document Symbol: Multiple documents

Preparation

15. Preparation Symbol: A preparation step

Display

16. Display Symbol: A machine display


Manual Input

17. Manual Input Symbol: Data or information into a system

Manual Operation

18. Manual Operation Symbol: A process step that isn’t automated

EXAMPLES OF HOW TO USE FLOWCHARTS

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