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    Following are the symbols used in flowcharts are given below:

                             Name                Symbol                               Description

                                                                 It indicates the start and stop points of the flowchart.
                       (Start/Stop)
                                                                 It usually contains the words ‘Start’ or ‘Stop’.

                                                                 It shows a process or action step. This is the most
                       Process
                                                                 common symbol used in flowcharts.

                                                                 It indicates a question or branch in the process flow. It is
                       Decision
                                                                 used when there are 2 options (Yes/No).

                                                                 It represents material or information entering or
                       Input/Output
                                                                 leaving the system, i.e., input and output.

                       Flow Line (Arrow,
                       Connector)                                It shows the direction in which the process flows.

                                                                 It is used as a connector to show a jump from one point
                       Connector
                       (Inspection)                              in the flowchart to  another.  Connectors  are usually
                                                                 labelled in pairs to indicate matching jump points.

                      RULES FOR DRAWING A FLOWCHART

                      You must follow these basic rules while drawing a flowchart:
                         The flowchart should be clear, neat and easy to follow.
                         Maintain the direction of the flow from left to right or top to bottom.

                         Only one flow line should come out from a process symbol.
                          Ensure that only one flow line should enter a decision symbol, but two flow lines should leave
                        the decision box.
                         Ensure that the flowchart has a logical start and stop.

                      ADVANTAGES OF A FLOWCHART

                      Flowcharts provide the following advantages:
                         Programmers can analyse the problem in detail.
                         Programmers can easily understand the logic.
                         Ideas and solutions can be communicated easily and clearly.

                         Once the flowchart is prepared, the coding becomes easy for the programmer.

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