Universal Systems Model

Which of the following is considered input in the Universal System Model?

• Combining

• information

• sorting

• manufacturing

Technology helped us to live better and solved our problems .

• True

• False

Which of these is NOT an example of feedback in the Universal System Model?

• sensor on a thermostat

• undelivered text message

• energy

• customer complaint

Which of the following is considered input in the Universal System Model?

• Combining

• technology

• sorting

• time

In science, a model is a way to ____________ an idea, process, or system in order to describe, explain, or predict something.

• repeat

• represent

• ring

• roost

Slowing down a vehicle after looking at the speedometer is what part of a USM?

• Input

• Process

• Output

• Feedback

When solving problems, the series of steps that engineers follow is called _______.

• the engineering method

• the engineering problem

• the engineering design process

• the scientific method

An appropriate input in the making of a chair would be:

• cement.

• scrap metal.

• brick tile.

• plastic.

Which scenario is an example of students using systems thinking?

• Students discuss a problem, brainstorm creative ideas to solve it, and come up with a mutually agreed-upon solution.

• Students discuss a problem, brainstorm creative ways to solve it, and decide it is not their problem.

• Students discuss a problem and ask a peer to give them a solution.

• Students argue about a problem and decide Sue probably has the right answer because she is smarter.

Parents are planning to build a swing set for their children when their truck breaks down. The money they planned to use for the swing set is now 3/4 of the original budget. An appropriate compromise would be for the parents to:

• instead make chairs for children's desks.

• only use half the number of bolts needed to attach the parts.

• save the rest of the money for future car repairs.

• switch the material from aluminum to wood, which is cheaper.