Complex Systems & Systems Failure
What is a Complex System?
A system with a large number of interacting parts, in which it is hard to understand the system fully.
What is an example of a core technology (other than Fluid)?
Biotechnology, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials, Optical, Thermal, Structural (ANY of these are correct)
What is Constraints defined as?
Limitations (or other similar words)
What is Optimization?
A process that makes a system as close to being fully functional, effective, or near perfection as possible (3 answers).
True or False? Technology can ONLY have a positive impact.
False
What is an Open-Loop System?
Open-Loop Systems are linear and require human intervention.
What does the "F" stand for in the Core Technologies.
Fluid
What is Criteria defined as?
Requirements (Desired elements or features)
What is a Trade-Off?
Involves a choice or exchange of one quality for another.
The sharing of the development and production of an invention or innovation and expands the knowledge base of technology.
Technology Transfer or Spin-Off.
Closed-Loop Systems have feedback, and do not require human intervention.
Gas & Liquid (Either or both is correct)
Main criteria that allows the product to work.
Function (or functionality)
What is Quality Control?
Quality control is a planned process to make sure a product, service, or system (3 answers) meets established criteria.
The development of technology is what kind of activity?
Human Activity.
What is a Sub-System
A system that is connected under major systems (like mechanical or electrical)
What core technology does a car BEST go under?
Mechanical
The constraint that doesn't physically exist.
Time
What is Opportunity Cost?
The second best alternative (or the value of it) must be given up when scarce resources must be used for one purpose instead of another.
The success of a technology is most determined by?
Whether or not it works.
The successful interfacing of sub-systems.
Systems Integration
Name of the 2 pairs of Core Technologies that have the same starting letter.
Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical, Material.
What Criteria is necessary to maintain the consumers well being?
Safety
What is Comparative Advantage?
What you do the best while giving up the least.
Total Quality Management.