Question 1

What part of an algorithm does this shape represent?

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A decision in the process, using selection

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An input or output

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A process

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A subroutine

Question 2

Why are arrows important in a flow diagram?

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All of these reasons

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To show the sequencing of the program

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To show the program flow

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So it is easier to read

Question 3

What part of an algorithm does this shape represent?

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A subroutine

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A decision, using selection

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An equation

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A process

Question 4

What part of an algorithm does this shape represent?

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The stop and start of a subroutine or program

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An input or output

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A process

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A subroutine

Question 5

What part of an algorithm does this shape represent?

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A process

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An input or output

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A subroutine

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The stop or start of a program

Question 6

Why are flowcharts a form of abstraction?

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Removing the unnecessary detail gives a clear overview of the program flow

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It uses art to represent the problem

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It is easier to draw

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It uses shapes instead of words

Question 7

Why does the creation of flowcharts help to save time when it comes to later writing the actual code?

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It allows a programmer to consider their design process and make changes as they go along

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It doesn't save time, its it just something we have to do

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Some of the code is written as part of the flowchart creation

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Flowcharts take less time than writing pseudocode

Question 8

What does this flowchart represent?

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The user will keep being asked if they have their lunch until the answer is yes

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The program will only repeat if they answer yes

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The user should leave the house without their lunch

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The program ends if they answer no

Question 9

What is an algorithm?

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A set of step by step instructions

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An type of program

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A mathematical equation for a computer to use

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A flowchart or pseudocode

Question 10

What does this flowchart represent?

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The program adds 1 to x each time and only ends when X is equal to 10

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The program adds 10 to X and then ends

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The program ends when X is less than 10

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The program ends if the user enters 10

Question 11

Why is it important to put 'yes' and 'no' on decision arrows?

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So that it is clear which way to follow the program

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So that we know they are the only options

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Because we always have to

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To make it look neater to look at

Question 12

Why do programmers often need to write pseudocode as well as create a flowchart?

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Because a flowchart is too abstract to program from without more information

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Because it is makes the work look more impressive

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So that they have both copies in case they lose one

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So that they can change their mind about some of the program

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