Systems and Systems Thinking Exit Ticket

In an open-loop system, what is the role of input?

• To automatically adjust the system

• To provide feedback for control

• To achieve a result

• To eliminate human intervention

How does the nature of a system differ from its parts?

• It is less than the sum of its parts

• It is equal to the sum of its parts

• It is more than the sum of its parts

• It is unrelated to its parts

What does the text imply about the design of a system?

• It is chaotic and unplanned

• It is a pattern or design of parts

• It is a single, unchanging element

• It is a random assortment

What is the role of boundaries in a system?

• To separate parts completely

• To allow parts to interact and function as a whole

• To prevent any interaction

• To make parts independent

What does the text suggest about the operation of a system?

• It is static and unchanging

• It is dynamic and involves interaction

• It is isolated from its parts

• It is random and unplanned

What is the output in a technological system?

• The resources that flow into the system

• The systematic sequence of actions

• The end result, which can have either a positive or negative impact

• The feedback from the system

How can the output of a technological system impact its environment?

• It can only have a positive impact

• It can only have a negative impact

• It can have either a positive or negative impact

• It has no impact

Which of the following is not depicted in the diagram as a technology system?

• Pencil

• Smartphone

• Space Shuttle

• Fire Engine

Which of these is a living subsystem in a farm system?

• Fertilizer

• Machinery

• Crops

• Barn

What is the purpose of the sub-systems in a tractor?

• To provide entertainment

• To enhance aesthetic appeal

• For propulsion, steering, lighting, seating, etc.

• To reduce noise