Flow charts

• What is the purpose of designing a solution first?

  To check that it will meet the requirements and is fit for the purpose
• What does designing a solution enable for end users?

  It enables them to use the product, resource, or system as intended
• What is the purpose of flow charts?


  They can be used to show the steps, decisions, and outputs for a process
• How can flow charts simplify project steps?

  They can show simply the steps needed for a project
• What is not shown in a flow chart?

  No time scales are shown
• What should a flow chart begin and end with?

  It must begin with 'start' and end with 'finish'
• How should each task or process be represented in a flow chart?

  Each task/process should be listed in a rectangular box, which can also be rounded
• What shape is used for decisions in a flow chart?

  The diamond shape is used for decisions
• What outputs should a decision diamond have in a flow chart?

  It should have two outputs: continue to the next task and return to the previous task