6 Algorithms and Flowcharts
Worksheet-1
A. Multiple choice questions.
1. Raw facts or figures are known as:
a. Data b. Information c. Metadata
2. How many well-defined outputs must an algorithm have?
a. None b. One or more c. Two or more
3. An algorithm must be very clear and precise. It means that algorithm should be:
a. Unique b. feasible c. unambiguous
4. What is the name given to the diagrammatic representation of an algorithm?
a. Pseudocode b. Visio c. Flowchart
5. Every flowchart has a START symbol and a:
a. PROGRESS symbol b. STOP symbol c. STEP symbol
6. Which property of the following specifies that an algorithm must terminate after a finite
number of steps?
a. Uniqueness b. Precise c. Finiteness
B. Fill in the blanks:
1. The symbol used to read and print the data is ________________;
2. The symbol used to take decision is ________________’
3. An algorithm must produce a ________________.
4. _________________ is a variable which counts the number of times a process is
repeated.
5. Flowcharts are connected by ________________.
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C. state true or False.
1. Every flowchart has a START symbol and a STOP symbol.
2. A diagrammatic representation of an algorithm is called a callchart.
3. A decision box has only one entry point but three or more exit points.
4. The parallelogram shaped box is used as a decision box.
5. A loop is also called an iterative statement.
Worksheet-2
A. Multiple choice questions.
1. How many exit point(s) does a DECISION box have?
a. One b. Two c. Three
2. Which of the following is the name given to the repetition of a statement until a condition
is met?
a. Flowchart b. Algorithm c. Loop
3. The general direction of flow in any flowchart is from:
a. Top to bottom only
b. Top to bottom or left to right
c. Bottom to top or right to left
4. Name the mechanism in flowchart that lets you perform a task many times.
a. Counter b. Decision branch c. Loop
5. A loop is also called a:
a. Sequential statement b. Continuous statement c. Iterative statement
4. What shape is used to indicate START/STOP symbols in a flowchart?
a. Rectangle b. Parallelogram c. Rounded Rectangle
B. Answer the following questions.
1. What is an algorithm?
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2. Who were the computer scientists who first used flowcharts to develop computer
programs?
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3. Give any two advantages and two disadvantages of an algorithm.
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C. Draw a flowchart to calculate the area of a rectangle and also write an algorithm.
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