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Lec 08 Flowchart - Loop control structure

The document provides an overview of loop control structures in programming, explaining their purpose, types, and flowchart representations. It details entry-controlled loops (For and While) and exit-controlled loops (Do-While), along with common mistakes in creating loop flowcharts. Additionally, it includes practice exercises for implementing loops in flowcharts, such as calculating sums, displaying multiplication tables, and counting digits.

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Lec 08 Flowchart - Loop control structure

The document provides an overview of loop control structures in programming, explaining their purpose, types, and flowchart representations. It details entry-controlled loops (For and While) and exit-controlled loops (Do-While), along with common mistakes in creating loop flowcharts. Additionally, it includes practice exercises for implementing loops in flowcharts, such as calculating sums, displaying multiplication tables, and counting digits.

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FLOWCHARTS

Loop Control Structure


Introduction to Loop Control
Structures
Definition: Loops are used to repeat a set of
instructions until a condition is met.
Purpose:
• Automates repetitive tasks.
• Saves time and reduces errors.
Examples:
For Loop
While Loop
Do While Loop
Types of Loops in Programming
1. Entry-Controlled Loops:
• For Loop: Repeats for a fixed number of iterations.
• While Loop: Repeats while the condition is true.
2. Exit-Controlled Loops:
• Do-While Loop: Executes at least once before
checking the condition.
Flowchart Symbols for Selection
Control
• Decision Symbol (Diamond): Condition checks,
branching into Yes/No or True/False.
• Process Symbol (Rectangle): Represents steps to be
repeated.
• Arrows: Show the flow of logic and repetition.

• Tip: Always clearly mark the loop-back arrows.


Flowchart for a For Loop
• Explanation: Used for a fixed number of
iterations.
• Structure:
• Initialize counter.
• Check condition.
• Execute block.
• Increment counter.
• Example: Print numbers 1 to 5.
• Print numbers 3,5,7.
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Example Flowchart: For Loop

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Flowchart for a While Loop
• Explanation:Repeats steps while the condition
is true.
• Structure:
• Check condition.
• Execute block.
• Repeat or Exit.
• Example: Sum numbers until the total exceeds
50.
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Example Flowchart: While Loop

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Flowchart for a Do-While Loop
• Explanation:Executes steps at least once
before checking the condition.
• Structure:
• Execute block.
• Check condition.
• Repeat or Exit.
• Example: Display “Hello!” until a user enters
“Stop”.
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Example Flowchart: Do-While
Loop
Common Mistakes in Loop
Flowcharts
• Forgetting termination or increment steps.
• Creating infinite loops with incorrect
condition checks.
• Missing loop-back arrows or unclear
conditions.
Practice Exercise

1. Printing numbers 1 to 10.


2. Calculating the sum of numbers from 1 to 10.
3. Prompting the user until they enter a valid password.
Practice Exercise
◼ Practice Exercise 1: Calculate the Sum of N Numbers
• Task: Create a flowchart that takes a positive integer N as input
and calculates the sum of all numbers from 1 to N.
• Hint: Use a for loop to iterate through numbers from 1 to N
and keep adding to a total.
◼ Practice Exercise 2: Display Multiplication Table
• Task: Design a flowchart to display the multiplication table of a
given number N up to 10.
• Hint: Use a for loop to multiply N by numbers 1 through 10.
Practice Exercise
◼ Practice Exercise 3: Find the Factorial of a Number
• Task: Draw a flowchart that calculates the factorial of a given
number N.
• Hint: Use a while loop to multiply numbers from N down to 1.
◼ Practice Exercise 4: Count Digits in a Number
• Task: Create a flowchart that takes a number as input and counts
the number of digits it has.
• Hint: Use a while loop to repeatedly divide the number by 10
until it becomes 0.
Practice Exercise
◼ Practice Exercise 5: Count Even and Odd Numbers
• Task: Create a flowchart to take NNN numbers as input
and count how many are even and how many are odd.
• Hint: Use a for loop with a condition inside to check each
number.

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