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Chapter 8-Algorithm and Flowchart

This document defines key terms related to algorithms and flowcharts. It explains that a flowchart uses graphical representations like boxes and lines to depict the steps of an algorithm to solve a problem. An algorithm is a set of precise, sequential steps in plain language. The document also describes the purposes of different flowchart boxes like input/output, process, and decision boxes. It concludes by comparing flowcharts and algorithms, noting flowcharts use symbols while algorithms use text, and flowcharts are harder to debug than algorithms.

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Chapter 8-Algorithm and Flowchart

This document defines key terms related to algorithms and flowcharts. It explains that a flowchart uses graphical representations like boxes and lines to depict the steps of an algorithm to solve a problem. An algorithm is a set of precise, sequential steps in plain language. The document also describes the purposes of different flowchart boxes like input/output, process, and decision boxes. It concludes by comparing flowcharts and algorithms, noting flowcharts use symbols while algorithms use text, and flowcharts are harder to debug than algorithms.

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Chapter 8 – Algorithm and Flowcharts

E. Answer the following:


Q1: Define the term Flowchart.
Ans: Flowchart is a pictorial representation of steps of an algorithm
used for solving a particular problem. To create flowchart, different
boxes such as Start/Stop box, Input/Output box, Processing box etc.
are used which are connected to each other with the help of flow
lines.
Q2: What is an algorithm?
Ans: Algorithm is a set of sequential steps to solve any logical or
mathematical problem. Algorithm is written in simple language and
precise manner so that anyone can understand the steps.
Q3: What is the use of Input/Output box?
Ans: To create flowchart we use different boxes, Input/Output box is
one of them. It is used for accepting input or giving output of the
program.
Q4: When do we use the process box?
Ans: To create flowchart we use different boxes; Process box or
Processing box is one of them. It is used for writing the processing
instructions and doing calculations.
Q5: What is the use of decision box?
Ans: To create flowchart we use different boxes; Decision box or
Condition box is one of them. It is used for checking or applying any
condition in the program.
Q6: Write the difference between a Flowchart and an Algorithm.
Ans:
Flowchart Algorithm
1. Definition: Flowchart is a Definition: Algorithm is a
pictorial representation of a step-by-step procedure to
process. solve the problem.
2. In Flowchart symbols/shapes Plain text is used in
are used. algorithm.
3. Solution is displayed in Solution is displayed in non-
graphical format. computer language like
English.
4. In flowchart it is difficult to In algorithm it is easy to
debug errors. debug errors.

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