Core Concepts & Systems Vocab

Front

Process of returning data on system performance, indicating adjustments for improvement.

Back

Feedback

Front

A set of related parts

Back

System

Front

Control system using feedback, built-in part of device

Back

Closed-loop system

Front

Resource used by a system to achieve a goal

Back

Input

Front

Feedback system with external controls needing human intervention

Back

Open-loop system

Front

Result of any system

Back

Output

Front

Self-contained system within a larger system

Back

Sub-system

Front

Actions to utilize resources; steps to produce goods/services.

Back

Process

Front

Unique product/system never seen before

Back

Invention

Front

Desired features of products/systems

Back

Criteria