Flowcharts - Word Drop

A flow chart breaks a process down into separate ______ and shows the decisions that organisations, people or programs must take. It uses standard ______, so it can be read by all users. A rounded rectangle shows start and end, a rectangle shows a process, a diamond shows a ______, a parallelogram shows input or output, and arrows show direction. Lines coming from a decision are labelled ______.

Flow charts are usually created on a ______, though they can be drawn by hand. Basic ______ such as word processors can be used, as can specialist programs such as Microsoft Visio and Lucidchart. Many job roles need to understand flow charts. Website processes involve web designers and web developers. Organisational processes, such as a TV studio emergency, are the responsibility of a ______ and camera operators. Game character algorithms involve programmers and animators.

Flow charts are rarely used to plan media products themselves. They are most often used for website ______, such as a new user registering or searching for products. They also suit organisational processes, instructions for using equipment safely, and promotional campaigns.

To be effective, a flow chart must start and end with a ______, label every arrow from a decision, and be ______ enough to show the whole process. A draft can be improved by using ______ in inputs, showing the comparison in the decision box, completing the output box and adding missing steps.