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Imagine you are responsible for making a presentation that includes a representation of the logic flow through a process. You understand the process and want to be sure everyone agrees with your solution. What should you use for this presentation?

A
A flowchart, because pseudocode is too complicated.
B
Pseudocode, because it gives a summary of the process required to solve the problem.
C
Pseudocode, because a flowchart is too complicated.
D
A flowchart, because it is a graphical representation of the steps required to solve the problem.
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Flowcharts are ✔ graphicalnumericcolor-coded representations of the solution.

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graphical
B
numeric
C
color-coded
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Flowcharts can be used to identify the visual potential ofmake easy phrases for✔ map out a solution.

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identify the visual potential of
B
make easy phrases for
C
map out
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Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentences about the benefits of flowcharts.Flowcharts are a good choice because they use words and phrases require special training✔ are easy to understand.

A
use words and phrases
B
require special training
C
are easy
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Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentences about the benefits of pseudocode.Pseudocode is a good choice to communicate a detailed viewstep✔ summaryclose-up of a process.

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detailed view
B
step
C
summary
D
close-up
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What happens in the process represented by the flowchart to the right?

A
The person eats lunch if the answer to “Hungry?” is “no.”
B
The person eats lunch no matter what the answer to “Hungry?” may be.
C
The person eats lunch if the answer to “Hungry?” is “yes.”
D
The person does not eat lunch under any circumstances.
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What happens in the process represented by the pseudocode to the right?

A
The person eats lunch if the answer is “no.”
B
The person eats lunch no matter what the answer may be.
C
The person eats lunch if the answer is “yes.”
D
The person does not eat lunch under any circumstances.
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For what purpose does a programmer use flowcharts and pseudocode?

A
to execute code
B
to translate code into assembly language
C
to communicate the steps needed to write a program
D
to communicate methods to test code
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What are the purposes of flowcharts and pseudocode? Check all that apply.

A
Flowcharts and pseudocode have no shared purpose.
B
Flowcharts and pseudocode are two ways to communicate the solution to a problem.
C
Flowcharts and pseudocode are both graphical representations of a solution.
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Which statements correctly describe flowchart symbols? Check all that apply.

A
A circle represents a code loop.
B
An oval represents the start of end of a program.
C
A parallelogram represents an input or output operation.
D
A checkmark represents when it is good to move to an input operation.
E
A rectangle represents a process to be carried out.
F
A diamond represents a decision or branching point.
G
A line connects the symbols and indicates the direction of logic flow.
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Pseudocode uses simple and concise words and ✔ symbolsideaspartssegments to represent the different operations of the code.

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symbols
B
ideas
C
parts
D
segments

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