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5. The general direction of flow in a flowchart is ______.

Bottom to Top Right to Left

Top to Bottom Left to Right

B. Fill in the blanks using the Data Box.

Data Box loop flow lines flowchart oval algorithm

1. A ___________ uses geometric symbols to represent various operations.
2. An ___________ box is used to indicate the beginning and end of a flowchart.

3. An ___________ is a systematic and logical procedure for solving a problem.

4. A ___________ is a set of instructions repeated a number of times or until a
condition is satisfied.

5. The various symbols in a flowchart are connected by ___________.

C. Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False statement.

1. A process box is used to get input. _______
2. An algorithm is always written in simple language. _______

3. A flowchart can be drawn from right to left. _______

4. On-page connector is used to connect parts of a flowchart on
different pages. _______

5. A decision box has one incoming and two outgoing flow lines. _______

D. Answer the following questions.

1. What is an algorithm? Write the significance of a good algorithm.
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2. What is a flowchart? Name and draw the various symbols used to draw a
flowchart.

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3. Write the rules to draw a flowchart.

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4. What is meant by a loop? When is a loop used in a flowchart?

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