Information Technology IT – 4 Algorithms and flowcharts | e-Consult

Flowchart Outline:

1. Start (Oval)
2. Customer places order (Rectangle)
3. System validates order details (e.g., address, items) (Process)
4. Is order details valid? (Diamond)

   • Yes -> Check stock levels (Process)
   • No -> Display error message & Return to Customer (Process) -> End (Oval)

5. Are stock levels sufficient? (Diamond)

   • Yes -> Process Payment (Process)
   • No -> Display 'Out of Stock' message & Return to Customer (Process) -> End (Oval)

6. Payment successful? (Diamond)

   • Yes -> Allocate stock (Process) -> Generate Order Confirmation (Process) -> End (Oval)
   • No -> Display 'Payment Failed' message & Return to Customer (Process) -> End (Oval)

Flowchart Symbols Used:

• Oval: Start/End
• Rectangle: Process
• Diamond: Decision