Open & Closed Loop Systems

What is an open-loop system?

• Very complex system, self regulating, self repairing

• Very simple system, once started will continue without any change or alteration

• Regular system, able to make slight adjustments

• Semi complex system with some regulator pieces in place

Which are characteristics of an Open Loop System?

• Simple Construction

• Complex Construction

• Low Cost

• High Cost

• Involves Feedback

Which are examples of Open Loop Systems? [multiple]

• Toaster

• Light Switch

• Thermostat

• Cruise Control

What is a closed loop system?

• A system that loops activities repeatedly until it runs out of energy

• A system that is closed from making adjustments and continues as designed no matter what

• A system complete with a feedback loop capable of making alterations to optimize itself

• A system that can be set to loop a certain amount of times to optimize production.

Which are characteristics of an Closed Loop System?

• Simple Construction

• Complex Construction

• Low Cost

• High Cost

• Involves Feedback

Which are examples of Closed Loop Systems? [multiple]

• Toaster

• Light Switch

• Thermostat

• Cruise Control

Open loop systems do not have this path?

• Feedback

• Download

• Interface

When humans are required to give feedback like pushing a button the system is which type?

• Open Loop

• Closed Loop

• Both

Does this diagram illustrate an open-loop or a closed-loop system?

• open-loop

• closed-loop

Our body working to regulate heat by shivering or sweating is an example of

• input

• process

• output

• feedback mechanism