Process symbol
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A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Which flowchart shape shows a calculation such as Total ← Total + Mark?
2. Which statement belongs inside a process symbol?
3. How many actions should one process box normally hold?
4. Which is the correct way to write an assignment inside a process box?
5. You need to set Count to zero before a loop. Which symbol do you draw?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Total ← Total + Mark | A[Total ← 0] → [Count ← 0] | |
| 2Count ← 0 | BAn assignment written inside a process rectangle: it sets Count to zero before counting begins | |
| 3A process rectangle holds one action, so two separate actions need two boxes | CA calculation is drawn in a diamond, which is the decision symbol. Calculations and assignments belong in a rectangle. | |
| 4The process symbol is a rectangle with the action written inside it | D[Average ← Total / Count] | |
| 5[Total ← 0, Count ← 0, Sum ← 0] | EThree actions are crammed into one process box. Each action should have its own box, joined by flow lines. | |
| 6Diamond containing: Total ← Total + Mark | FA calculation written inside a process rectangle: it adds Mark to Total and stores the answer back in Total |
C
Definitions
Process symbol
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Count ← _
2.
Total ← _____ + Mark
3.
Count ← Count _ 1
4.
Total _ Total + Mark
5.
Average ← Total _ Count
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
[Decision] Count ← 0
B
[Input] INPUT Mark
C
[Process] Count ← Count + 1
D
[Output] OUTPUT Count
Question 2
A
[Oval] START
B
[Process] Total = 0
C
[Input] INPUT Mark
D
[Process] Total ← Total + Mark
E
[Output] OUTPUT Total
Question 3
A
[Oval] START
B
[Process] Count ← 0, Total ← 0
C
[Output] OUTPUT Count
D
[Oval] STOP
Question 4
A
[Input] INPUT Mark
B
[Process] Total + Mark ← Total
C
[Output] OUTPUT Total
Question 5
A
[Oval] START
B
[Process] Count ← 0
C
[Input] INPUT Mark
D
[Output] Count ← Count + 1
E
[Output] OUTPUT Count
Answer Key
Process symbol
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Rectangle (process symbol)
Q2
B — Count ← 0
Q3
A — One action per box
Q4
A — Total ← Total + Mark
Q5
B — A rectangle containing Count ← 0
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Total ← Total + Mark → A calculation written inside a process rectangle: it adds Mark to Total and stores the answer back in Total
Q2
Count ← 0 → An assignment written inside a process rectangle: it sets Count to zero before counting begins
Q3
A process rectangle holds one action, so two separate actions need two boxes → [Total ← 0] → [Count ← 0]
Q4
The process symbol is a rectangle with the action written inside it → [Average ← Total / Count]
Q5
[Total ← 0, Count ← 0, Sum ← 0] → Three actions are crammed into one process box. Each action should have its own box, joined by flow lines.
Q6
Diamond containing: Total ← Total + Mark → A calculation is drawn in a diamond, which is the decision symbol. Calculations and assignments belong in a rectangle.
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Process symbol — A rectangle in a flowchart that shows one action, such as a calculation or an assignment, written inside it, e.g. Total ← Total + Mark or Count ← 0.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Count ← 0Q2
Total ← Total + MarkQ3
Count ← Count + 1Q4
Total ← Total + MarkQ5
Average ← Total / CountSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Setting Count to 0 is an action, so it goes in a process rectangle. A decision diamond is only for yes/no questions. It should be [Process] Count ← 0.
Q2
B — An assignment inside a process box must use the arrow ←, not =. It should be [Process] Total ← 0.
Q3
B — Each process box should show only one action. Count ← 0 and Total ← 0 need two separate boxes. The line should be [Process] Count ← 0.
Q4
B — The variable being assigned goes on the left of the arrow and the calculation on the right. It should be [Process] Total ← Total + Mark.
Q5
D — Adding 1 to Count is a calculation and assignment, so it belongs in a process rectangle. The output shape is only for displaying results. It should be [Process] Count ← Count + 1.