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Midterm Exam Universal Systems

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the definition of a system?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The elements that flow into the system and are consumed or processed by the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activites that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
2.
What are the parts of the Universal Systems Model?
a)
Input, Output, Feedback, Processes, and Goals
b)
Identify the Need, Gather Information, Develop Alternative Solution, 
c)
In, Out, Up, and Down
d)
Left, Right, Back
3.
What is the definition of a process?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The elements that flow into the system and are consumed or processed by the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activities that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
4.
What is the definition of input?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The result of the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activities that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
5.
Which one of the following is an example of an output?
a)
manufactured product
b)
communicated message
c)
transported person
d)
all of the above
6.
What is the definition of a feedback?
a)
Information about the outputs of a process or system that is used to regulate the system
b)
Something that is emerging as popular
c)
an imagined set of events with details plans or possibilities
d)
Imitation or acting how something works
7.
The basic Universal System model has four parts.
a)
false
b)
true
8.
Process is something put into a _______________. 
a)
food processor
b)
Bart Simpson cartoon
c)
sink
d)
system
9.
Process is the _______________________of ideas or activities through the use of machines, resources, and labor to create useful products.
a)
deleting
b)
action of thinking about
c)
conversion or processing
d)
I do not care enough to read and think about it. But, pick me anyway and get it WRONG-Lose 10 points. Goa ahead-DO IT!
10.
Output is the results or product of the operation of a system.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Fake question
11.
Feedback is the information about the ___________of a system
a)
output
b)
origin
c)
design
d)
friend. What, you think this is the right 
answer?
12.
A system is a set of UNRELATED parts.
a)
False
b)
Unrelated? What I got no relatives? Go figure.
c)
True
d)
Go ahead and pick this NON ANSWER for your answer. I dare you to lose 10 points!
13.
What is the correct flow for the Universal System Model?
a)
output, feedback,process, input
b)
feedback, input, output, process
c)
input, process, output, feedback
d)
I give up, I did not take good notes. I chose to fail:-) 
14.
As systems become more complex, the need to properly maintain the operation of the system increases.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Only on Fridays is this true.
d)
Only on Fridays is this false.
15.

This system does not have feedback and will continue to produce regardless of output.

a)

open

b)

closed

16.

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

a)

sensor on a thermostat

b)

undelivered text message

c)

energy

d)

customer complaint

17.

What is the Universal Systems Model?

a)

A flowchart of how elements work

b)

A general representation of how elements work together for a purpose

c)

Inputs and procesesses turned into feedback

d)

Inputs and processes turned into a larger process

18.

The two types of outputs are (select two)

a)

wanted / unwanted

b)

intended / unintended

19.

The two types of feedback are (select two)

a)

positive / negetive

b)

desirable / undesirable

c)

intended / unintended

d)

wanted / unwanted

20.

The two types of feedback are

a)

good / bad

b)

desirable / undesirable

21.

The two types of outputs are (select two)

a)

good / bad

b)

desirable / undesirable

c)

intended / unintended

d)

wanted / unwanted

22.

Which of these is not an example of an input in the Universal System Model?

a)

sensor on a thermostat

b)

capital

c)

energy

d)

materials

23.

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

a)

Combining

b)

information

c)

sorting

d)

manufacturing

24.

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

a)

Combining

b)

technology

c)

sorting

d)

time

25.

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

a)

Combining

b)

knowledge

c)

sorting

d)

energy

26.

Which of these is an example of an input in the Universal System Model?

a)

technology

b)

capital

c)

society

d)

research

27.

Which of the following is not considered an input in the Universal System Model?

a)

tools and machines

b)

materials

c)

people

d)

product

28.

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

a)

tools and machines

b)

science

c)

knowledge

d)

product

29.

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

a)

pollution

b)

problems

c)

people

d)

product

30.

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

a)

problems

b)

materials

c)

knowledge

d)

transportation

31.

Feeback is important because

a)

we confirm the information that we know

b)

we confirm the surveys and trends to make a better product

c)

we can use new knowledge to change the inputs and processes to get a better output

d)

we can use new information to change the processed to get better output and feedback

32.

Which of these is NOT a main types of processes

a)

Manufacturing and Transformation

b)

Problem-solving and Production

c)

Problem-solving and Management

d)

Production and Management

33.

A technology system is a human made group of parts that work together as a(n)

a)

closed loop

b)

output

c)

open loop

d)

unit

34.

Which technology system includes using systems and processes to put structures on sites where they will be used?

a)

Manufacturing technologies

b)

Medical technologies

c)

Construction technologies

d)

Agricultural technologies

35.

Which technology system includes using devices and systems to move people and cargo from an origin point to a destination?

a)

Manufacturing technologies

b)

Energy and Power technologies

c)

Construction technologies

d)

Transportation technologies

36.

When examining the Universal Systems Model, which step is similar to ingredients that go into a system?

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Feedback

37.

What part of the systems model is characterized by a rectangle?

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Feedback

38.

The feedback is the _____________ part of the systems model.

a)

ingredients

b)

action

c)

product

d)

evaluation

39.

What are the two types of systems? (you will select two)

a)

open loop

b)

process loop

c)

closed loop

d)

evaluative loop

40.
Which one of the following is an example of an output?
a)
manufactured product
b)
communicated message
c)
transported person
d)
all of the above
41.
Technology can be defined as...
a)
Anything made by humans that is created to satisfy a want or a need
b)
Something that has electronics in it
c)
Tools and machines
d)
Fire
42.

What is the Universal Systems Model?

a)

A flowchart of how elements work

b)

Inputs and processes turned into feedback

c)

Inputs and processes turned into a larger process

d)

A general representation of how mechanical systems, electrical systems or control systems work

43.

What is the correct flow for the Universal System Model?

a)

output, feedback,process, input, goal

b)

goal, input, process, output, feedback

c)

feedback, input, goal, output, process

d)

goal, feedback, input, output, process

44.

People, materials, tools & machines, energy, time capital and information are examples of

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Feedback

45.

A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal

a)

Invention

b)

Innovation

c)

Simple Machine

d)

System

46.

Information sent back to the system to determine whether or not it is working correctly

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Feedback

47.

In an airplane, the pilot (himself) is considered________

a)

Input

b)

Output

c)

Process

d)

Feedback

48.

Process is the

a)

ingredients that go into the system.

b)

action part of the system.

c)

result of the system.

d)

command given to the system.

49.

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

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Feedback

50.

The wheels spin and the skate board travels down the road (the system has action)

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Feedback

51.

The skate board moves forward and you ride it

(the system has a result)

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Feedback

52.

you see a puddle on your skate board and shift your weight to steer around it (you just made an adjustment)

a)

Input

b)

Process

c)

Output

d)

Feedback

53.

What is the definition of input?

a)

The command given to the system.

b)

the steps that lead to a result

c)

The result of the system

d)

Comparing the results to the goal

54.

What is the definition of an output?

a)

The command given to the system.

b)

the steps that lead to a result

c)

The result of the system

d)

Comparing the results to the goal

55.

Feedback is important because

a)

it confirms the information that we know

b)

it confirms the surveys and trends to make a better product

c)

it can use new knowledge to change the inputs and processes to get a better output

d)

it can use new information to change the process to get better output and feedback

56.

A driver wants their car to go 30 mph. The driver presses the gas petal. The car goes 20 mph. What is the input ? Check all that apply.

a)

driver

b)

driver's energy

c)

driver's time

d)

the car goes 20 mph

57.

A driver wants their car to go 30 mph. The driver presses the gas petal. The car goes to 20 mph. What is the process? Check all that apply.

a)

driver's energy

b)

driver's time

c)

pressing the gas petal

d)

car goes 20 mph

58.

A closed loop system includes which of the following steps?

a)

Input, Process, Output

b)

Process, Output, Feedback

c)

Input, Process, Feedback

d)

Input, Process, Output, Feedback

59.

An open loop system includes which of the following steps?

a)

Input, Process, Output

b)

Process, Output, Feedback

c)

Input, Process, Feedback

d)

Input, Process, Output, Feedback

60.

What component systems of technology is the diagram showing?

a)

Communication Systems

b)

Structural Systems

c)

Structural Systems

d)

Energy, Power and Transportation Systems

61.

What component systems of technology is the diagram showing?

a)

Communication Systems

b)

Structural Systems

c)

Manufacturing Systems

d)

Energy, Power and Transportation Systems

62.

What component systems of technology is the diagram showing?

a)

Communication Systems

b)

Communication Systems

c)

Manufacturing Systems

d)

Energy, Power and Transportation Systems

63.

What component systems of technology is the diagram showing?

a)

Communication Systems

b)

Structural Systems

c)

Manufacturing Systems

d)

Energy, Power and Transportation Systems

64.

There are ______ number of input resources.

a)

5

b)

3

c)

7

d)

4

65.

Which of the following is a type of output?

a)

Unexpected undesired

b)

Expected desired

c)

Unexpected desired

d)

Expected undesired

e)

All answers are correct

66.
The ultimate purpose of engineering is to ____________?
a)
Solve problems
b)
Fix things
c)
Build new things
67.
Which of the following is an example of something that is manufactured on an assembly line
a)
car
b)
tooth brush
c)
phone
d)
all of the above
68.
What is technology
a)
Things with electricity
b)
Only electronics
c)
Objects made by humans to make life easier and solve problems
d)
Things not made by humans- trees, rocks, volcanos
69.

What is the goal of any new technology?

a)

make people buy their product

b)

the goal is to better meet people's needs

c)

to help recycle old technology

d)

to make all things cheaper

70.

What is the name of a series of steps that use resources to achieve a goal or make a product called?

a)

process

b)

technology

c)

design

d)

engineer

71.

If pesticides are helpful technology products, how can they become harmful?

a)

They can contaminate technology.

b)

They can contaminate the coal.

c)

They can contaminate classrooms.

d)

They can contaminate the soil, water, and air.

72.

What happens to old electronics that we no longer use? Choose all that apply.

a)

They are taken apart

b)

They are recycled

c)

They are put into landfills

d)

None of the Above

73.

A ____ is handheld and helps people shape, build, or produce things to meet their needs.

a)

smartphone

b)

technology

c)

safety gear

d)

tool

74.

Technology helped us to live better and solved our problems .

a)

True

b)

False

75.

What is technology?

a)

what scientists do to learn more about Earth

b)

what engineers make to meet needs and solve problems

c)

what animals and plants use to live in their environments

76.

Which is a kind of technology?

a)
b)
c)
77.

How can technology be harmful?

a)

by causing pollution

b)

by meeting our needs

c)

by helping us stay safe

78.

Limitations or challenges

a)

criteria

b)

constraints

c)

trade-off

d)

prototype

79.

Limitations or challenges

a)

criteria

b)

constraints

c)

trade-off

d)

prototype

80.
Engineers are people who design and build things to solve _____
a)
riddles
b)
puzzles
c)
crosswords
d)
problems
81.
Ana bought a new speaker for her computer. What type of device is a speaker?
a)
Input
b)
Output
c)
Storage
82.
A keyboard in an __________________device.
a)
Input
b)
Output
83.
The ultimate purpose of engineering is to ____________?
a)
Solve problems
b)
Fix things
c)
Build new things
84.

Technology is designed to...

a)

Meet a want or need

b)

Meet a deadline

c)

Meet a budget

85.
What is the development of an entire new technology, never heard or seen before?
a)
Innovation
b)
Invention
c)
Engineering
86.
Improvements on an invention are described as: (choose the best answer)
a)
Innovations
b)
Technology
c)
Enginneering
87.
What is the definition of input?
a)
A group of parts that work together to achieve a goal
b)
The result of the system
c)
The command given to the system.
d)
All of the activities that need to take place for the system to give the expected result?
88.
The five steps that engineers use to design something to solve a problem, to: Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, and Improve.
a)
Engineer
b)
Problem
c)
Engineering Design Process
d)
Test
89.
A system can be defined as
a)
A collection of parts that work together to complete a purpose
b)
A system
c)
A piece of a whole
d)
A group that individually does work
90.
What types of systems are there?
a)
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
b)
Inside and Outside Systems
c)
Open and Closed Systems
d)
Human and Machine Systems
91.
What steps or process is required in order for a system to work
a)
Engineering and Design Process
b)
Stairs
c)
Construction Process
d)
Input, Process, Output, Feedback
92.

Constraints are the ________ on an engineering solution.

a)

limitations

b)

criteria

c)

requirements

d)

solutions

93.
Materials can be classified as natural, synthetic, or composite.
a)
True 
b)
False
94.
Actions completed to perform the function of a technological system are called ________.
a)
planning 
b)
organizing
c)
production processes
95.
Which technological system(s) is/are used to grow food?
a)
Agricultural and related biotechnologies
b)
Communication and information technologies
c)
Construction technologies
d)
Medical technologies
96.
The best solution to a problem resolves all the criteria and constraint requirements.
a)
True
b)
False
97.

The project should be able to withstand strong wind.

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraint

98.

You must place the project in a safe location.

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraint

99.

You must build the project without any help.

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraint

100.

The engineers can only use steel in the support construction of the new bridge

a)

Criteria

b)

Constraint

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