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Chapter 04 FLOW CHART

Q 1 # what is flowchart?

Ans : Flow Chart:


A flow chart is a graphical or symbolic representation of a process. Each step in the process is
represented by a different symbol and contains a short description of the process step. The flow chart
symbols are linked together with arrows showing the process flow direction.

Q # 2: Write down the uses of flow chart in computer programming.

Ans :Uses of Flowcharts in Computer Programming/Algorithms


The following are the uses of a flowchart:
1. It is a pictorial representation of an algorithm that increases the
readability of the program.
2. Complex programs can be drawn in a simple way using a flowchart.
3. It helps team members get an insight into the process and use this
knowledge to collect data, detect problems, develop software, etc.
4. A flowchart is a basic step for designing a new process or adding extra
features.
5. Communication with other people becomes easy by drawing
flowcharts and sharing them.

Q # 3 : write down the advantages and disadvantages of floechart.

Ans : Advantages of Flowchart:


1. It is the most efficient way of communicating the logic of the system.
2. It acts as a guide for a blueprint during the program design.
3. It also helps in the debugging process.
4. Using flowcharts we can easily analyze the programs.
5. flowcharts are good for documentation.

Disadvantages of Flowchart:
1. Flowcharts are challenging to draw for large and complex programs.
2. It does not contain the proper amount of details.
3. Flowcharts are very difficult to reproduce.
4. Flowcharts are very difficult to modify.
Chapter 04 FLOW CHART

Q 4 # Draw the symbols which is used in system and program flow


chart.

Ans : Program flowchart:

System Flowchart: (from the book pg 33)

Q # 5 : Explain the types of flowchart.


Ans : Types Of Flowchart:
There are basic two types of flowchart:
1. System flow chart
2. Program flow chart
System Flow Chart:
Chapter 04 FLOW CHART

System flow chart is a graphical means to describe the entire flow of data throughout the system. It
is used to define how data moves in various stages of input, output and storage devices. It does not
show the details of the processing that take place in the computer programs.
System flow chart are quite different from other flowcharts , so the following points must be kept
in mind when drawing a system flowchart.
1. In a system flowchart , arrows and lines show the flow data within the system. They do not
necessarily show the order in which operations are carried out.
2. A system flowchart does not have START and STOP symbols.
3. A system flowchart does not show the details of how computer program works.
4. A system flowchart does not contain decision boxes.
5. Usually each process box shows the operation of a complete activity.
Program Flow Chart:
A program flowchart is also graphical means of describing the operations and detailed
sequence of steps required by a computer program. It is used to define logic, sequence of
program and provides different programming approaches and alternative solutions to achieve a
target. It also keeps track of all processing steps.
A program flowchart shows the sequence of operation perform by a computer program. So, the
following points must be kept in mind when drawing a program flowchart.
1. Usually a top to bottom approach is used in designing a flowchart.
2. Draw flowchart as simple as possible.
3. Every flowchart must have START and END points
4. Do not include much details, they will appear in the program.
5. Each symbols of a flow chart should properly be connected with each other by arrows.
6. Each connectors should have an alphabets or a numbers in it.
7. The messages in the symbols are the steps of the algorithms. Avoid using messages aimed at a
particular programming languages.

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