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Universal Systems Model Vocab Practice

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a system?

a)

A single component working alone

b)

A group of components working together toward a common goal

c)

A random collection of items

d)

A finished product or action

2.

What do systems transform inputs into?

a)

Resources

b)

Components

c)

Outputs

d)

Goals

3.

What are the four main components of the Universal Systems Model?

a)

Input, Process, Output, Feedback

b)

Input, Storage, Output, Feedback

c)

Input, Process, Storage, Feedback

d)

Input, Process, Output, Storage

4.

What is the source of power used to create technology?

a)

Materials

b)

Information

c)

Energy

d)

Time

5.

Which resource is described as accumulated wealth such as money, credit, or land?

a)

Capital

b)

Tools

c)

Machines

d)

People

6.

What do people use to create technology according to the document?

a)

Machines

b)

Skill

c)

Time

d)

Energy

7.

Which resource refers to the knowledge used to create technology?

a)

Materials

b)

Information

c)

Tools

d)

Machines

8.

What is the term for the instrument that increases the ability to do work?

a)

Machines

b)

Tools

c)

Capital

d)

Time

9.

What are processes?

a)

The steps that lead to a result/finished product

b)

The materials used in a project

c)

The people involved in a task

d)

The time taken to complete a task

10.

What are the results that come out of a system called?

a)

Inputs

b)

Outputs

c)

Processes

d)

Feedback

11.

In which type of system is feedback used to compare the output to the original goal?

a)

Open-loop system

b)

Closed-loop system

c)

Linear system

d)

Random system

12.

What is done to the inputs and/or processes in a closed-loop system?

a)

They are ignored

b)

They are removed

c)

Adjustments are made

d)

They are duplicated

13.

Reorder the following

a)

IDENTIFY THE GOAL OF THE SYSTEM

b)

INPUT THE RESOURCES NEEDED FOR THE SYSTEM

c)

START THE PROCESS OR STEPS TOWARD THE GOAL

d)

SYSTEM OUTPUT/FINISHED PRODUCT IS PRODUCED

e)

FEEDBACK

COMPARE OUTPUT TO THE GOAL AND MAKE ADJUSTMENTS IF NEEDED

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
14.
What are the parts of the Universal Systems Model?
a)

Goals/Needs, Inputs, Processes, Outputs, Feedback

b)

Identify the Need, Gather Information, Develop Alternative Solution

c)

Ask, Imagine, Plan,

Create, Test

d)

Left, Right, Front, Back

15.
What is another name for the purpose of a technological system?
a)
Goal
b)
Output
c)
Input
d)
Feedback
16.

A product that is not yet widely available is which type of technology?

Examples: Self Driving Cars &Reusable Rockets

a)
Emerging
b)
Obsolete
c)
Coexisting
d)
Current
17.
Something that has 2 or more parts all working together to achieve a goal is called a(n)_____________________.
a)
Model
b)
System
c)
Prototype
d)
Benefit
18.

A technology that is no longer used is known as _______ technology.

Examples: VCR & Rotary Telephone

a)
Current
b)
Coexisting
c)
Emerging
d)
Obsolete
19.

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

a)

open

b)

closed