IDENTIFY DIFFERENT

KINDS OF TECHNICAL
DRAWING
 What is a FLOWCHART?
A flowchart is a diagram that uses
graphic symbols to depict the nature
and flow of the steps in a process.
Another name for this tool is "flow
diagram."
What Are the Elements of a Flowchart?
1. Terminator
A terminator is represented by a small rectangle with
curved corners. A terminator appears at the start and at
the end of a flowchart. The end terminator appears only
once on a single flowchart.
2. Process
A process is represented by a rectangle. It refers to an
action in a business process. It must be described
clearly and concisely. A process can be described using
a single verb noun phrase; for example, "Order Office
Supplies.“ The same level of detail must be kept in
processes on a Single flowchart.
3. Sub-process
A sub-process is represented by a rectangle with
double lines on each side. A sub-process is a major
process that could be broken up into simpler processes
developed into another flowchart.
4. Decision
A decision is represented by a diamond. A process that
can answer a decision of "yes" or "no" requires a
decision box.
5. Connector
A connector is represented by a small circle or a
connector box and is labelled using letters. A flowchart
written on a single page is clearer than a flowchart on
several pages. A connector ensures that the processes
are connected logically and correctly on several
pages.
6. Arrow Lines
Arrow lines drawn in one direction, preferably
from top to bottom, keep a flowchart clear.
Avoid arrow lines that loop because this could
indicate redundancy in the business process.
 Benefits of Using
Flowcharts
1. Promote understanding of a process.

2. Provide a tool for training employees.

3. Identify problem areas and opportunities for

process improvement.
Fig 1. Example of a Simple Flowchart
 START This is an example of a flowchart for eating
your meal. The flowchart is initiated by
START and goes through the process of
GO TO THE
CANTEEN
buying food to eating at the canteen. The
flowchart ends with the END diagram.
BUY A MEAL
Notice that a flowchart is a better way of
seeing the procedures contained in a given
EAT THE MEAL situation. Humans are basically visual
beings, and the whole system can be seen in
one big view using diagrams. In making
END programs it is better to first construct a
flowchart will define logic flow.
 PRACTICE TEST

Write only the letter of your answer

 Indicates that a particular step is connected to another
01 page or part of the flowchart.

a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
 Shows a decision point, such as yes/no or
02 go/nogo.

a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
 Indicates both the starting point and the
03 ending point of the process steps.

a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
 Shows where an in-process measurement
04
occurs.

a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
 Represents an individual step or activity in
05
the process.

a. d.
b. e.
c. f.
CORRECT THE FOLLOWING FLOWCHART
BY REDRAWING IT IN YOUR PAPER
 START

TAKE YOUR
EXAM

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STUDY YOUR
LESSON

GO TO CLASS
Make a flowchart for the following:

1.Ordering and eating a Jolly Chicken Joy at

Jollibee.
2.Going to School in the morning.
3.Watching a Television show at home