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A flowchart uses specific symbols to represent the process one step at a time. Flowcharts can be as simple or as complicated as you want them to be. Many different symbols are available to help you get as detailed as you would like in your process map. However, most processes can be mapped using 5 basic symbols.  \nOvals are used to show the start and stop of a process.  \nArrows are used to connect the parts of a process and show the direction of the work flow.  \nRectangles represent a task, action, or operation.  \nDiamonds are used to designate a  \ndecision point or question that affects  \nthe flow.  \nA rectangle with a wave on the bottom indicates a physical document is produced at that point in the flow.","cbCaiahkK5avWsaf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiahkK5avWsaf","pdf",65441,"English","# Process Mapping\n## Basic Flowchart Symbols","[{\"question\":\"What are the basic symbols used in flowcharting?\",\"answer\":\"The basic symbols include ovals for start/stop, arrows for direction, rectangles for tasks, diamonds for decisions, and a document symbol.\"},{\"question\":\"What does a diamond symbol represent in a flowchart?\",\"answer\":\"A diamond symbol in a flowchart represents a decision point or a question that influences the flow of the process.\"},{\"question\":\"How are physical documents represented in a flowchart?\",\"answer\":\"A physical document produced at a point in the flow is indicated by a rectangle with a wavy line at the bottom.\"}]","Flowchart Symbols - Basic Flowchart Symbols | PDF"]