Flowchart Symbols

These flashcards cover key symbols used in flowcharts, their shapes, and purposes, aiding in understanding flowchart representation and its importance.

Flowchart Symbol

Standardized shapes used to represent steps or elements in a process flow.

Circle (Connector)

Acts as a connector for process flow across sections of a page or between pages.

Hexagon (Preparation)

Indicates a preparation step or setup action prior to the main process.

Cylinder (Database)

Represents data stored in a database or storage system.

Trapezoid (Manual Input)

Indicates manual data entry performed by a person.

Inverted Triangle (Merge)

Used to combine multiple process paths into one.

Triangle (Extract)

Separates or removes part of the data from a process.

Semi-oval (Delay)

Represents a waiting or delay period in a process.

Pentagon (Off-Page Connector)

Indicates that the flowchart continues on another page.

Double Rectangle (Predefined Process)

Represents a process that is defined elsewhere, inside a larger process.

Stored Data Symbol

Indicates data that can be retrieved later.