Lesson 1: Development of Technological Systems

Something that goes into a system, a resource such as time, money, communication, etc.

• output
• input
• process
• feedback

Individual parts of the system.

• components
• task
• function
• criteria

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 journals generally contain notes, sketches and comments to help the designer improve the solution to the problem. 

• Engineering Design Journal
• Engineering Design Team
• System Model
• Technology

A system which has feedback. The feedback may come a variety of forms including ratings, materials for reuse or information.

• Open System
• Closed System
• System Model
• Component

A group of people working together to develop a solution to a problem.

• Engineering Design Journal
• Engineering Design Team
• Closed System 
• Open System

Information given about the output of the system.

• Process
• Input
• Output
• Feedback

A system that does not have feedback. The inputs are processed, to make the desired outputs and no information is given to make a change in the system.

• System Model
• Component
• Open System
• Closed System

________________is what comes out of the process, the finished product, or completed process

• Output
• Input
• Function
• Criteria

_____________ is a general model of components that work together, with each one serving a specific function.

• System Model
• Technology
• Function
• Criteria

A job or chore to complete, or a goal to be reached.

• Task
• Criteria
• System
• Loop