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c. Algorithm and flowchart are the same things. ____________

d. Flowchart has a logical start and stop. ____________
e. The symbol for process is the most common symbol used in flowcharts. ____________
4. Short answer type questions.

a. What is an algorithm?
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b. What is meant by a flowchart?
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c. Name the different symbols used in flowchart.

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d. What is the need to write an algorithm?

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5. Long answer type questions.
a. Explain the basic rules that we must follow while drawing a flowchart.

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b. What are the characteristics of a good algorithm?

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c. Describe the use of the Process and the Input/Output symbols in the flowcharts.

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6. Competency-based questions.

a. Suresh is drawing a flowchart to calculate area of a triangle. Which box does he need to:
(i) Read the sides of the triangle

(ii) Calculate the area
(iii) Show the value of area of the triangle

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