What is the difference of program flowchart and system

flowchart?
A flowchart is a type of diagram that represents an algorithm, workflow or process. The flowchart shows
the steps as boxes of various kinds, and their order by connecting the boxes with arrows. This
diagrammatic representation illustrates a solution model to a given problem.

The Process Flow chart provides a visual representation of the steps in a process. Flow charts are also
referred to as Process Mapping or Flow Diagrams. Constructing a flow chart is often one of the first
activities of a process improvement effort, because of the following benefits:

 Gives everyone a clear understanding of the process

 Helps to identify non-value-added operations
 Facilitates teamwork and communication
 Keeps everyone on the same page

Program Flow chart is a diagram which uses a set of standard graphic symbols to represent the
sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and
arithmetical operations. It is a great tool to improve work efficiency. There are four basic symbols in
program flowchart, start, process, decision and end. Each symbol represents a piece of the code written
for the program.

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of

flowchart?
Advantages of Flowchart

1. It is a convenient method of communication.

2. It indicates very clearly just what is being done, where a program has logical complexities.

3. A key to correct programming.

4. It is an important tool for planning and designing a new system.

5. It clearly indicates the role-played at each level.

6. It saves the inconveniences in future and serves the purpose of documentation for a system.

7. It provides an overview of the system and also demonstrates the relationship between various
steps.

8. Facilitates troubleshooting.
 9. It promotes logical accuracy.

10. It makes sure that no logical path is left incomplete without any action being taken.

Disadvantages of Flowchart

1. The flowchart is a waste of time and slows down the process of software development.

2. The flowchart is quite costly to produce and difficult to use and manage.

3. Flowcharts are not meant for man to computer communication.

4. Sometimes the Complex logic of the program logic is quite complicated to draw out on by using
different defined shapes. In that case, flowchart becomes complex and clumsy. This will become
a pain for the user, resulting in a waste of time and money trying to correct the problem

5. If you need to modify or alternate the process then it will be very hard to do in the flowchart.
Because either you will have to erase the end of the flowchart or start.

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Different flowchart symbols and its function.

Start/End Symbol
The terminator symbol marks the starting or ending point of the
system. It usually contains the word "Start" or "End."

Action or Process Symbol

A box can represent a single step ("add two cups of flour"), or an
entire sub-process ("make bread") within a larger process.

Document Symbol
A printed document or report.

Multiple Documents Symbol

Represents multiple documents in the process

Decision Symbol
A decision or branching point. Lines representing different decisions
emerge from different points of the diamond.
 Input/Output Symbol
Represents material or information entering or leaving the system, such as
customer order (input) or a product (output).

Manual Input Symbol

Represents a step where a user is prompted to enter information
manually.

Preparation Symbol
Represents a set-up to another step in the process.

Connector Symbol
Indicates that the flow continues where a matching symbol (containing the
same letter) has been placed.

Or Symbol
Indicates that the process flow continues in more than two branches.

Summoning Junction Symbol

Indicates a point in the flowchart where multiple branches converge back into
a single process.

Merge Symbol
Indicates a step where two or more sub-lists or sub-processes become one.

Collate Symbol
Indicates a step that orders information into a
standard format.

Sort Symbol
Indicates a step that organizes a list of items into a sequence or sets based
on some pre-determined criteria.

Subroutine Symbol
Indicates a sequence of actions that perform a specific task embedded
within a larger process. This sequence of actions could be described in
more detail on a separate flowchart.
 Manual Loop Symbol
Indicates a sequence of commands that will continue to repeat until
stopped manually.

Loop Limit Symbol

Indicates the point at which a loop should stop.

Delay Symbol
Indicates a delay in the process.

Data Storage or Stored Data Symbol

Indicates a step where data gets stored.

Database Symbol
Indicates a list of information with a standard structure that allows for
searching and sorting.

Internal Storage Symbol

Indicates that information was stored in memory during a program, used in
software design flowcharts.

Display Symbol
Indicates a step that displays information.

Off Page

Indicates that the process continues off page.

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Create an algorithm for temperature scanning pdf.
1. Begin.
2. Initiate value of temperature (equal to zero).
3. Add input (the process of measuring temperature).
4. Read the measured temperature.
5. Try again if the display says Error.
6. Print temperature. If the temperature is greater than 37.5 then print “The body
temperature exceeds 37.5 Celsius”, otherwise, print “The body temperature is
normal”.
7. End.