Grade 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.

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1.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) Two numbers
- c) Yes on one and No on the other
- d) Nothing at all
2.Which shape marks the beginning and the end of a flowchart? Answer with the name of the shape.
3.How many arrows come out of a decision symbol?
- a) 4
- b) 2
- c) 3
- d) 1
4.Tap the symbol that starts and ends a flowchart.
Write the number of the part.
5.Why does a flowchart use four different shapes instead of drawing every step as a rectangle?
- a) So the flowchart takes up less room on the page
- b) So you can see what kind of step each one is without reading it
- c) Because the computer refuses to read rectangles
- d) Because each shape holds a different amount of writing
6.Tap the symbol used when the flowchart has to ask a question and go one of two ways.
Write the number of the part.
7.Which shape is used in a flowchart when a question has to be asked? Answer with the name of the shape.
8.Tap the symbol used to read something in or to print something out.
Write the number of the part.

Answer key — Grade 6 Computer Science — Flowchart symbols