Systems (general) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a system?
A
A group of interconnected parts that turn inputs into outputs.
2
Q
What is within a system’s boundary?
A
Elements that have attributes and relationships with other elements.
3
Q
What are the types of systems?
A
Open- mass in and out, energy in and out
Closed- energy in and out
Isolated- neither, purely theoretical
4
Q
What is a cascading system?
A
Outputs of one system become the inputs for another.
5
Q
What do all systems have?
A
Dynamic equilibrium- inputs = outputs
6
Q
How can systems respond to change?
A
Feedback
Positive- further the change
Negative- counteract the change
