Open- loop, Closed Loop & Systems Thinking
What is a System?
is a group of interrelated components designed collectively to achieve a desired goal.
What is an Input?
the resources used by the system
There are _______ core technologies?
9
The development of technology is a _______ activity.
human
What is Criteria?
desired elements and features of a product or system.
Most technology is designed with several _____ in mind
goals
What is an Output?
the result of the system
The "one word" for Thermal is ________.
heat
Technology makes life _______.
easier
__________- involves all your senses- vision, hearing, touch, taste, and smell- and your emotions.
Aesthetics
What is an Open Loop System?
a control system that has no means for comparing the output with imputs.
______- is defined as a set of interrelated units that are engaged in joint problem solving to accomplish common goals.
Social System
A doorbell is an example of ____________.
electrical
The sharing of the development and production of an invention or innovation expands the knowledge base of ___________.
technology
_________- limitations on a design
Constraints
What is a Closed Loop System?
a control system that uses feedback from the output to control the imput
_________- a series of interconnected compartments through which material and/or energy flow.
Enviromental System
____________- using, adapting, and altering organisms and biological processes for a desired outcome.
Biotechnology
The ________ of a technology is often determined by whether or not its works.
success
You only have 20 spaghettis sticks; this is an example of?
Constraint
Successful interfacing of sub-systems is called "_________"
systems integration
Enviromental systems are heating systems, cooling and refrigeration systems, humidifying and ________ systems to name a few.
dehumidifying
Name all of the 9 Core Technologies
Biotechnology, Electrical, Electronic, Fluid, Materials, Mechanical, Optical, Structural, and Thermal.
What are the 3 methods of maintaining quality?
get product right the first time, involves all employees, and preventing rather than fixing mistake.
_______- are often linked to design factors
Criteria