Open-loop, Closed Loop & Systems Thinking
Is an AC a closed or open loop system?
Closed loop
What are systems composed of that make it challenging to predict?
Complex systems
The term for specific conditions or requirements that must be met for a project to be successful?
Criteria
A tv is an example of what core technology?
Electronic
What is the process of creating or improving products?
Development
A system that is controlled by adjusting the input
What term describes a situation where a minor issue triggers a chain of failures?
A common type of constraint in project management often related to time
Biotechnology
What is the systematic process for ensuring products qualify?
Quality Control (QC)
Is a car engine an example of closed or open loop system?
Open loop
What's the term for a small change that leads to significant and unpredictable consequences?
Butterfly Effect
Project evaluation
A telescope is an example of what core technology?
Optical
What's the phase for identifying and correcting defects?
Testing
What makes a toaster a open loop system?
The timer you can adjust
What strategy involves creating backup systems to prevent complete failure?
Redundancy
What are the specific limitations within which a project must be executed?
Project constraints
What core technology focuses on building design and construction?
Structural
What proactive process prevents defects and ensures quality?
Quality assurance
What do we do everyday thats an example of a closed loop system?
Breathe through the lungs
What concept refers to the appearance of unexpected properties when many elements interact in a complex system?
Emergence
In project management, what concept involves balancing between criteria and constraints to achieve the best outcome?
Trade offs
What are all 9 core technologies?
What concept makes incremental process and product improvements?
Continuous improvement