Question: what are the five basic symbols used in a flowchart?
Answer: The Oval. An End or a Beginning. The oval, or terminator, is used to represent the start and end of a process. ...  The Rectangle. A Step in the Flowcharting Process. The rectangle is your go-to symbol once you've started flowcharting. ...  The Arrow. Indicate Directional Flow. ...  The Diamond. Indicate a Decision.