1. Chapter 2
Technology as a System

2. Technological systems include the following 5 components.
Goals, Inputs, Processes, Outputs, Feedback and Control
Goals – Humans develop technology to meet certain human needs. This is basically anything we have today.
Radar for example.

3. Inputs – are the resources that go into the system and are used by the system. These items are consumed by the system.
There are 7 components that make up inputs
People – Most important input. They provide know-how, management, labor and policies.
Materials – are the substances from which artifacts (human made objects) are made.
Tools and Machines – tools are the artifacts we use to expand what we are able to do. Ex. Hammers and screwdrivers. Machines amplify the speed, amount, or direction of a force.
Energy – the ability to do work. It can be human muscle, nuclear power or heat energy to sound energy.
Information – essential for operating all technology systems. It is organized data made up from facts and figures
Finances – money and credit necessary for the economic system to operate.
Time

4. Processes – A series of identifiable tasks that need to be completed.
There are 3 types…..
1. Problem Solving – This requires creative action
Identify the Problem
Develop Solutions
Isolating, refining and detailing best solutions
Modeling and evaluating the solution
Communicate the final solution
2. Production Processes – actions that are completed to perform the function of the technological system.

5. 3. Management Processes – Actions people use to ensure that the production processes operate efficiently and appropriately.
The following activities need to take place in the Management Process…..
Planning – Setting goals and developing courses of action to reach the goal.
Organizing – Divide the tasks into major segments and assigns resources to each task.
Actuating – Starting the system to operate by assigning and supervising work
Controlling – Comparing system output to the goal.

6. Outputs – Produced products or Manufactured products
Outputs – Produced products or Manufactured products. This is the desired outcome of the process.

7. Feedback and Control – Use if information about the outputs of a process or system to regulate the system.
Example…….
What is DATA, INFORMATION and KNOWLEDGE?
Data – is facts and figures
Information – is organized data
Knowledge - is the use of information to understand, interpret, or describe a specific situation or series of events.
Test your knowledge page 41. Write the question and answer on a separate sheet for you to use on the quiz.
Plus the crossword puzzle.