Creating and naming files in Intro to Computing - Draw the Process

Draw This - beginner

Draw a flowchart that shows the steps to create a new file named "Homework.txt" on a computer. Include steps for opening the file creation tool, entering the file name, and saving the file.

5 minutes

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Grading Criteria

Start and End symbols are present

Step for opening the file creation tool is included

Step for entering the file name "Homework.txt" is shown

Step for saving the file is included

Flow direction is clear and logical

Solution

  _______
 /       \
|  Start  |
 \_______/
     |
     v
  _______________
 | Open file tool |
 | (e.g., editor) |
  ---------------
     |
     v
  ______________________
 | Enter file name:      |
 | "Homework.txt"        |
  ----------------------
     |
     v
  ___________
 | Save file |
  -----------
     |
     v
  _______
 /       \
|   End   |
 \_______/

This flowchart starts with the Start symbol. The first step is to open the file creation tool, such as a text editor. Next, the user enters the file name "Homework.txt". Then, the file is saved with that name. Finally, the flowchart ends with the End symbol. Each step is a simple action to create and name a file on a computer.

Variations - 2 Challenges

[intermediate] Draw a flowchart for creating a new file named "ProjectReport.docx" and saving it in a folder named "SchoolWork".

[advanced] Draw a flowchart for creating a new file where the user first chooses the file type (e.g., .txt or .docx), then enters the file name, and finally saves the file.