Flowchart

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Flowchart Y11 Programming Fundamentals Term

A diagram of an algorithm drawn with standard symbols (terminator, process, input/output, decision) joined by arrows, read top to bottom and left to right. Decision arrows must be labelled (Yes/No).

Example: Check there is one Start, one End, labelled decision branches and arrowheads on every line.

Found in: syllabus, course specifications, school notes, past SDD papers.

Flowchart Diagrams and tools Diagram

Represents an algorithm with standard symbols connected by lines with arrowheads, read top to bottom and left to right, using only the standard control structures. Label arrows leaving a decision (Yes or No).

Example: Diamond: age >= 18? Yes: Display Adult.

Found in: syllabus, course specifications, past SDD papers.

Where you'll use it in the test

Syllabus area: Y11 Programming Fundamentals Diagrams and tools.

Question types it can appear in

Drawing: Flowchart: Draw or complete a flowchart in the drawing tool Flowchart: Draw a flowchart
Multiple choice: Pick the option that matches the definition or example.
Code reading: Code or algorithm reading: interpret a fragment and state its output or purpose.
Short answer: Define, outline or explain it and tie it to the scenario.

Where it has appeared in the paper

The Software Engineering Project (Part D). Part letters follow each paper’s own layout.

How to use it

A model sentence

General advice, built from the definition and example above

“A diagram of an algorithm drawn with standard symbols (terminator, process, input/output, decision) joined by arrows, read top to bottom and left to right.” Then apply it: Check there is one Start, one End, labelled decision branches and arrowheads on every line.

In a short answer, give the definition in your own words first, then tie it to the situation in the question. Do not copy the example above unless it fits the scenario.

Command words used with it

From the linked past questions

Explain: Relate cause and effect; make the relationship between things evident; provide why and/or how. (2021 Software Design and Development HSC Q22 (3 marks): Testing (live test data))

Go deeper

Flashcard: Flowchart in Programming Fundamentals (Year 11) · study that set
Flashcard: Flowchart in Diagrams and Modelling Tools (Years 11 and 12) · study that set
Memorise: Software development steps and algorithm design
Memorise: Drawing rules: DFD, structure chart, storyboard, decision tree, class diagram, ERD
Master answer: sdd2023-q23 (5 marks, short answer / extended) (Master model answers: Secure Software Architecture)
Notes: Flowchart rules (Pseudocode, flowcharts and diagram rules)
Full term page: every question, note and marking comment for Flowchart

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Explain “Flowchart” in one sentence, give an example, and name a question type that could test it.

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Flowchart: A diagram of an algorithm drawn with standard symbols (terminator, process, input/output, decision) joined by arrows, read top to bottom and left to right. Decision arrows must be labelled (Yes/No).