flow chart and pseudo code
What is flow chart and pseudo code ?
A computer program follows an algorithm which can be represented using pseudo code or a flowchart (labelled symbols connected to show the flow of action). Pseudo-code and flowcharts are used to help programmers plan and describe their proposed program.
The Top 5 Reasons To Use Flowcharts
- Process Documentation / Training Materials. Another common use for flowcharts is to create process documentation.
- Workflow Management and Continuous Improvement.
- Programming.
- Troubleshooting Guides.
- Regulatory and Quality Management Requirements.
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basic symbol use in flow chart
Pseudo code can be broken down into five components.
• Variables:
• Assignment:
• Input/output:
• Selection:
• Repetition:
The key points relating to pseudo code and an examination reference language are:
● The word pseudo code should never be used with regard to the examination process — pupils
should know of it and use it within their classroom/programming experience.
● Awarding organizations should specify the presentation (format and syntax) of algorithms in
examination papers but NOT use the term pseudo code.
● Awarding organization might specify a reference language or might use one or more
programming languages when writing examination papers.
● CAS recommends that candidates’ examination answers do not have to be in a particular
format or with a particular syntax to obtain full marks; it should be the meaning/logic of a
candidate’s answer that gains the mark.
● There is NOT a consensus whether algorithms on the examination papers should be presented
in an examination reference language or presented as correct programming language code
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