Open and Closed Systems

A system can be defined as

• A collection of parts that work together to complete a purpose
• A system
• A piece of a whole
• A group that individually does work

What types of systems are there?

• Mechanical and Electrical Systems
• Inside and Outside Systems
• Open and Closed Systems
• Human and Machine Systems

What steps or process is required in order for a system to work

• Engineering and Design Process
• Stairs
• Construction Process
• Input, Process, Output, Feedback

Closed systems do or do not need human intervention

• Does
• Does not

Open systems use human interaction as feedback

• True
• False

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This type of system does not interact with the world around it. It does all the work by itself

• Closed System
• Open System

This type of system requires interaction with the environment around it

• Closed System
• Open System

A computer is an example of what type of system

• Closed System
• Open System

A boiling pot of water on a stove is what type of system

• Closed System
• Open System