In a flowchart, which symbol is used to denote a decision point?

• A. Input/Output Symbol
• B. Processing Symbol
• C. Decision Symbol
• D. Storage Location

Answer: (C)

In a flowchart, decisions are shown with a diamond shape. That shape represents a condition that must be tested, and it creates branches in the flow based on the outcome (for example, yes or no, true or false). When you reach the diamond, you evaluate the condition and then follow the appropriate outgoing path depending on the result, which is why this symbol is used for decision points.

The other symbols serve different purposes: an input/output symbol indicates data entry or display, a processing symbol represents a computation or action, and a storage location symbol shows where data is kept. So the diamond-shaped symbol is the one that denotes branching decisions.