Class 6 Computer Science — Flowchart symbols

Name the four flowchart symbols and choose the right one for a step, a question, a start and an input or output.

Name: ________________________

1.Which shape marks the beginning and the end of a flowchart? Answer with the name of the shape.
2.How many arrows come out of a decision symbol?
- a) 1
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 4
3.A flowchart reads a number, doubles it and prints the result. Put its steps in the order they are drawn, top to bottom.
- Start
- Stop
- Print the result
- Double the number
- Read the number
4.Tap the symbol used when the flowchart has to ask a question and go one of two ways.
Write the number of the part.
5.Why does a flowchart use four different shapes instead of drawing every step as a rectangle?
- a) Because the computer refuses to read rectangles
- b) Because each shape holds a different amount of writing
- c) So the flowchart takes up less room on the page
- d) So you can see what kind of step each one is without reading it
6.Tap the symbol that starts and ends a flowchart.
Write the number of the part.
7.Tap the symbol used for a step that works something out, such as adding two numbers.
Write the number of the part.
8.A flowchart has a diamond with the question "Is the number more than 10?" written in it. What must be written on the two arrows leaving it?
- a) Start and Stop
- b) Yes on one and No on the other
- c) Nothing at all
- d) Two numbers

Answer key — Class 6 Computer Science — Flowchart symbols