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Development of Technological Systems

Terms in this set (12)

Closed Loop System
A system that contains feedback. the feedback may come in a variety of forms including ratings, materials for reuse or information
Component
Individual parts of the system
Engineering Design Journal
A book, notebook or binder that contains documentation of the process of attempting to solve a problem through technology is an engineering design journal. These journal generally contain notes, sketches, and comments to help the designer improve the solution to the problem.
Feedback
Information given about the output of the system
Input
An input is something that goes into a system, a resource such as time, money, communication, etc.
Open Loop System
A system that does not contain feedback. The inputs are processed, to make the desired output and no information is given to make a change in the system.
Output
the finished product, or completed process
Process
something that happens to or with the inputs
System
a group of parts that work together as a unit
Universal System Model
a diagram that shows a general model of components that work together with each one serving a specific function.
Task
A job or chore to complete, or a goal to be reached
Technology
An object, environment or process that was created by man
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