Flowchart Standard and BPMN Shapes Questions with
Answers (100% Correct Answers)
Task (BPMN) Answer: Shape: Rounded rectangle.
Use: Represents a single action or step in a process.
Example: "Send Invoice" in a billing process.
Process (Standard Flowchart) Answer: Shape: Rectangle.
Use: A general step or action in a process flowchart, equivalent to a
task in BPMN.
Example: "Prepare Report" in an accounting process.
Decision (Standard Flowchart) Answer: Shape: Diamond.
Use: Represents a decision point in the process where two or more
paths diverge based on conditions.
Example: "Is Payment Approved?" with branches to "Ship Order" or
"Cancel Order."
Terminator (Standard Flowchart) Answer: Shape: Oval or rounded
rectangle.
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Use: Marks the start or end of the process. It's similar to start and end
events in BPMN.
Example: Start: "Begin Process." End: "Process Complete."
Predefined Process (Standard Flowchart) Answer: Shape: Rectangle
with double edges.
Use: Represents a subprocess or a routine that is predefined and used
in various parts of a process.
Example: "Check Credit History" could be a predefined process in both
loan and credit card application workflows.
Document / Multiple Documents (Standard Flowchart) Answer:
Shape: Document = Rectangle with a wavy base; Multiple Documents =
A stack of rectangles with wavy bases.
Use: Represents a document (or multiple) produced, referenced, or
used in a process.
Example: "Create Invoice" could output a document in a billing
process.
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