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    Computer

    Unit :1

    Defining a problem
    Topic:-

    Flowchart
    Definition:
    “Flowchart is a graphically representation of the steps of problem
    solving. We use symbols for each step and these symbols are connected with help
    of arrow to show the flow of processing.”

    Example:
    This example is used for wearing shoes and socks.

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    Do you Know:
    Picture speak louder
    than words.

    That is a flowchart.

    Importance of flowchart in problem solving


    It is an important tool in problem solving. It is used to planning a solution. It shows
    the solution graphically. It is more effective to visualize graphically then a text. It
    helps the user to verify that the solution is correct or not. It is a best way of
    communication of the solution of a problem.

    Determination
    We use input, output, processing and decision-making.

    Input:

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    Input mean taking data from user. It is important to know how many and
    which type of data are required.

    Processing:
    A flowchart also contains a processing step. It is used for calculation
    and store data in computer data.

    Decision making:
    To weather a statement is true or false and taking appropriate
    step accordingly is called decision making.

    Output:
    It is used for show the values. Usually this values are final result of the
    problem.

    Symbols

    We use symbols to shows different action in flowchart. Some of the symbols are as
    bellows:

    Flowchart symbols

    Symbol Name Description

    Flow line It is used to determined flow of processing/step


    in a flowchart

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    Terminal It indicates Start and End of a flowchart

    Processing It represent operation to change a value


    It shows conditional operation that determines
    which one of the two path to take. The operation
    Decision
    maybe yes/no question true/false statement
    Input/output It indicates input taking data from user and
    display final result

    When flowchart unfitted on a page we use


    connecter to connect different pages
    Connecter

    Table: 1.1

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