2.1.4: thinking logically

• What is a decision?


  A decision is a result reached after consideration.
• When are decisions made


  A decision is made whenever you have to choice to make
• What is the shape used to indicate a decision in a flow chart?

  A diamond
• In a flow chart how many options can you pick from a decision?

  2 different options - yes or no/ true or false.
• How do you make effective decisions?


  By evaluating the importance of different factors and selecting options which satisfy the needs of the task the most appropriately
• Does the result of a decision affect the flow of a program?

  The program will follow a different route depending on the decision made by the user.