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Unit 2 lesson 3
Complex systems and systems failure
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |