FLOWCHART

-“Use of symbols and phrases to designate the logic of

how a problem is solved”

-“A common method for defining the logical steps of

flow within a program by using a series of symbols to
identify the basic Input, Process and Output (IPO’s)
function within a program”

-“A two-dimensional representation of an algorithm; the

predefined graphic symbols of a flowchart are used to
indicate the various operations and the flow of control”
 ALGORITHM
A finite set of instructions that specify a sequence of
operations to be carried out in order to solve a
specific problem or class of problem
BASIC SYMBOLS USED IN FLOWCHARTING

Used to signify the

TERMINAL beginning and end of
flowchart

Signifies the preparation of

data
-Used to select initial
PREPARATION/I conditions
NITIALIZATION -Used to represent instructions
or group of instruction that will
alter or modify a program’s
course of execution
BASIC SYMBOLS USED IN FLOWCHARTING

Shows input and output.

INPUT/OUTPUT
Data are to be read into the
computer memory from an
input device or data are to
be passed from the memory
INPUT to an output device

OUTPUT
BASIC SYMBOLS USED IN FLOWCHARTING

Performs any calculations

PROCESSING that are to be done

-Signifies any decisions that are

to be done
-Two alternative execution
DECISION paths are possible. The path to
be followed is selected during
the execution by testing
whether or not the condition
specified within the outline is
fulfilled
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-Shows the entry or exit
point of the flowchart
-A non-processing symbol
used to connect one part of
a flowchart to another
without drawing flow lines.
On-page Connector -Conserves space by keeping
related blocks near one
another, reduces the number
of flow lines in complex
programs, and eliminates
cross lines from taking place.
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Designates entry to or exit

from one page when a
flowchart requires more
than page
On-page Connector