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WorksheetsUniversal System Model_TECH
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 8mins
What Is a System?
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal.
The elements that are processed by the system
The elements that flow into the system.
Technology can be defined as..
Anything made by humans that is created to satisfy a want or a nee
Tools and machines
Something that has electronics in it
If it meets the criteria
What are the parts of the Universal Systems Model?
In, Out, Up, and Down
Goal, Input, Process, Output, Feedback
Identify the Problem, Brainstorm, Develop a Solution, Prototype
Left, Right, Back, Forward
People, energy, capital, information, tools and machines, materials, and time are examples of
Inputs
Outputs
Process
Feedback
Information sent back to the system to determine whether or not it is working correctly
Input
Output
Process
Feedback
Driving a robot, the operator (himself/herself) and the controller are considered________ .
Inputs
Outputs
Process
Feedback
Process is the
ingredients that go into the system.
action part of the system.
result of the system.
command given to the system.
After looking at your pencil and then going back to pencil sharpener is what part of a USM?
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
Output is the
command given to the system.
part that takes place to make things happen.
result of the system.
adjustment of the system
The wheels spin and the skate board travels down the road (the system has action)
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
The skate board moves forward and you ride it
(the system has a result)
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
You see a mud puddle on your skate board and shift your weight to steer around it (you just made an adjustment)
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
What is the definition of input?
The command given to the system.
the steps that lead to a result
The result of the system
Comparing the results to the goal
What is the definition of an output?
The command given to the system.
the steps that lead to a result
The result of the system
Comparing the results to the goal
Feedback is important because
it confirms the information that we know
it confirms the surveys and trends to make a better product
it can use new knowledge to change the inputs and processes to get a better output
it can use new information to change the process to get better output and feedback
A closed loop system includes which of the following steps?
Input, Process, Output
Process, Output, Feedback
Input, Process, Feedback
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
An open loop system includes which of the following steps?
Input, Process, Output
Process, Output, Feedback
Input, Process, Feedback
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
What control system of technology is the diagram showing?
Cloths Dryer
HVAC System
Fire Alarm
Cruise Control
What control system of technology is the diagram showing?
Cloths Dryer
HVAC System
Fire Alarm
Cruise Control
What control system of technology is the diagram showing?
Cloths Dryer
HVAC System
Fire Alarm
Cruise Control
What control system of technology is the diagram showing?
Toaster
Refrigerator
Outdoor Sprinkler
Microwave
What control system of technology is the diagram showing?
Cloths Dryer
HVAC System
Fire Alarm
Cruise Control
These are the steps of the Universal Systems Model, what is the step that goes in box A?
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
These are the steps of the Universal Systems Model, what is the step that goes in box B?
Input
Process
Output
Feedback
