Universal Systems Model Vocab Practice

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What is a system?

Back

A group of components working together toward a common goal

Front

What do systems transform inputs into?

Back

Outputs

Front

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

Back

Input, Process, Output, Feedback

Front

What is the source of power used to create technology?

Back

Energy

Front

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

Back

Capital

Front

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

Back

Skill

Front

Which resource refers to the knowledge used to create technology?

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Information

Front

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

Back

Tools

Front

What are processes?

Back

The steps that lead to a result/finished product

Front

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

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Outputs