Systems Analysis & Design (Midterm Exam Part2)

Types of Systems: ___________ systems are tangible entities. We can touch and feel them.

• Physical

• Abstract

Physical System may be static or dynamic in nature. For example, desks and chairs are the physical parts of computer center which are ________.

• static

• dynamic

Physical System may be static or dynamic in nature. A programmed computer is a ________ system in which programs, data, and applications can change according to the user's needs.

• static

• dynamic

_________ systems are non-physical entities or conceptual that may be formulas, representation or model of a real system.

• Physical

• Abstract

An ______ system must interact with its environment. It receives inputs from and delivers outputs to the outside of the system.

• open

• closed

A _______ system does not interact with its environment. It is isolated from environmental influences.

• open

• closed

__________ System responds to the change in the environment in a way to improve their performance and to survive. For example, human beings, animals.

• Adaptive

• Non-Adaptive

____________ System is the system which does not respond to the environment. For example, machines.

• Adaptive

• Non Adaptive

__________ System persists for long time. For example, business policies.

• Permanent

• Temporary

__________ System is made for specified time and after that they are demolished. For example, A DJ system is set up for a program and it is dissembled after the program.

• Permanent

• Temporary