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Unit 2 lesson 3
Complex systems and systems failure
Term | Definition |
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Complex System | is a system whose properties are not fully explained by an understanding of its component parts |
Systems intergration | Successful interfacing of sub-systems is called |
Human intervention | may be necessary at some point to correct malfunctions in a complex system |
Complex systems can be either | open-loop or closed-loop |
Open loop system examples | Clothes Dryer Microwave Oven Television Electric Toothbrush Toilet Digital Camera |
Closed loop system examples | ATM Machine Alarm System Diabetes Blood Test Toll Road Airport Security Product Bar Code |
interface | (connect) with one or more of the others |