Systems approach to designing (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of a systems approach to designing?
What is the main purpose of a systems approach to designing?
To break complex problems into steps
How many essential parts does every system have?
How many essential parts does every system have?
Three essential parts
What is the 'input' in a system?
What is the 'input' in a system?
What goes in to start the process
What does the 'process' component do in a system?
What does the 'process' component do in a system?
Transforms input into something useful
In a heating system, what is the output?
In a heating system, what is the output?
Warm air heating the room
What are flow charts used for in system design?
What are flow charts used for in system design?
To map out how systems work visually
Which shape represents a terminator in a flow chart?
Which shape represents a terminator in a flow chart?
Oval
What does a decision diamond show in a flow chart?
What does a decision diamond show in a flow chart?
Where a yes/no decision is made
What is a key characteristic of open loop systems?
What is a key characteristic of open loop systems?
Information flows one direction only
What is a key limitation of open loop systems?
What is a key limitation of open loop systems?
They cannot automatically adjust
What makes closed loop systems 'smarter' than open loop systems?
What makes closed loop systems 'smarter' than open loop systems?
They include feedback to adjust
What is the key difference between open and closed loop systems?
What is the key difference between open and closed loop systems?
Closed loops monitor & adjust