Multiple Choice Questions: Basic Flowcharts for Grade 2 Computer Science

🧠 Quick Study Guide: Basic Flowcharts

• ⭐ A flowchart is like a picture story that shows steps to solve a problem or do a task.
• ➡️ The arrow symbol shows the direction of the flow, telling us which step comes next.
• ⭕️ An oval shape (often called a 'terminator') is used for the START or END of a flowchart.
• 🔲 A rectangle is used for a PROCESS or an action step, like "Add numbers" or "Print name".
• 💎 A diamond is used for a DECISION, where you ask a yes/no question, like "Is it hot?".
• 📝 A parallelogram is used for INPUT or OUTPUT, like "Enter your name" or "Display result".
• 💡 Flowcharts help us organize our thoughts and make computer programs easier to understand.

✅ Practice Quiz: Basic Flowcharts

1. What is a flowchart primarily used for?
   A. Drawing pictures
   B. Showing steps to solve a problem
   C. Writing a story
2. Which shape shows the START or END of a flowchart?
   A. Rectangle
   B. Diamond
   C. Oval
3. What does an arrow in a flowchart represent?
   A. A new idea
   B. The direction of the flow
   C. A pause
4. If a flowchart asks you to "Add 2 + 3", which shape would this step be inside?
   A. Rectangle (Process)
   B. Oval (Start/End)
   C. Diamond (Decision)
5. Which shape is used when a flowchart asks a "Yes" or "No" question?
   A. Parallelogram
   B. Diamond
   C. Rectangle
6. When a flowchart says "Enter your name", which shape is typically used for this input step?
   A. Oval
   B. Parallelogram
   C. Rectangle
7. Which of these shapes is typically NOT used to represent a step or event in a basic flowchart?
   A. Circle
   B. Rectangle
   C. Oval