Identify Different Kinds

of Technical Drawings
Computer Systems Servicing
Allan Calizo Tomas
Technical Drawings
Technical drawings are graphic and technical
communication tools that is used by person who works
with technology like engineers, architects, designers,
technologists, technicians and specialized workers.
In computers, diagrams like flowcharts are used. This can
provide a step-by-step diagram for mapping out complex
situations, such as programming code or troubleshooting
problems with a computer.
Sample of Flowchart
Sample of Flowchart
Sample of Flowchart
Flowchart
A flowchart is a diagram that uses graphic symbols
to depict the nature and flow of the steps in a
process. Another name for this tool is "flow
diagram."
The flowchart is a very simple yet powerful tool to
improve productivity in both our personal and work
life
Ways Flowchart can be helpful
• Document a process
• Present a solution
• Brainstorm an idea
• Design a system
• Explain a decision-making process
• Store information
Flowcharts can also be created for any
of the following
Algorithm List the steps of how an algorithm works
Audit Give the steps required to test a system or process with
steps on handle any problems
Procedure List the steps for completing any procedure to help
verify everything is done right the first time and
every time.
Program Steps on how to create or use a program
Projects Give an overview of the steps required for creating a
new project or the steps on how to complete the project.

Troubleshooting List the steps involved for troubleshooting a problem,

like the example listed earlier
ELEMENTS OF A
FLOWCHART
1 Terminator

✓ A terminator is represented by a small

rectangle with curved corners.
✓ A terminator appears at the start and START/END
the end of a flowchart.
✓ The end terminator appears only once
on a single flowchart.
2 Process

✓ A process is represented by a rectangle.

It refers to an action in a business process.
It must be described clearly and concisely.

✓ A process can be described using a single

verb-noun phrase; for example, "Order
Office Supplies." The same level of detail
must be kept in processes on a single
flowchart.
 3 Sub-Process

✓ A sub-process is represented by a
rectangle with double lines on each
side.

✓ A subprocess is a major process

that could be broken up into simpler
processes developed into another
flowchart.
 4 Decision

✓ A decision is represented by a
diamond.
✓ A process that can answer a
decision of "yes" or "no" requires
a decision b
 5 Connector

✓ A connector is represented by a small

circle or a connector box and is labeled
using letters. A flowchart written on a
single page is clearer than a flowchart on
several pages.

✓ A connector ensures that the processes

are connected logically and correctly on
several pages.
 6 Arrow Lines

✓ Arrow lines drawn in one direction,

preferably from top to bottom, keep
a flowchart clear.

✓ Avoid arrow lines that loop

because this could indicate
redundancy in the business process.
How to create
FLOWCHART
 Identify Tasks. You must list all the
1 tasks in a process in chronological
order. Consider the following
questions as your guide:

a. What happens next in the process?

b. Do you need to decide the next step?
c. What approvals are required before you move on
to the next task?
 2 Organize and Document Tasks.

✓ Begin with a rounded rectangle labeled START. From there,

go through the sequences which must include every action and
decision in the intended order. Use arrows to connect them and
to indicate the direction of the process flow. Decisions should be
directed by an arrow from the decision diamond to whatever
possible solutions are available. The arrow should also be
labeled with a decision, such as YES, or a NO. The termination of
the process must be marked by a rounded rectangle labeled
FINISH or END.
 3 Test

✓ Double-check the flow to make sure that you

haven’t overlooked anything.
Benefits of using
FLOWCHART
 1 Promote understanding of
a process

✓ People may have differing ideas about how a

process works. A flowchart can help you gain
agreement about the sequence of steps. Flowcharts
promote understanding in a way that written
procedures cannot do. One good flowchart can
replace pages of words.
 2 Provide a tool for training
employees

✓ Because of the way they visually lay out the

sequence of process steps, flowcharts can be
very helpful in training employees to perform
the process according to standardized
procedures.
 Identify problem areas and
3 opportunities for process
improvement
✓ Once you break down the process steps and
diagram them, problem areas become more
visible. It is easy to spot opportunities for
simplifying and refining your process by
analyzing decision points, redundant steps, and
rework loops.
Basic FLOWCHART
symbols
The symbols that
are commonly used
in flowcharts have
specific meanings
and are connected
by arrows
indicating the flow
from one step to
another: