2.1 Input-Process-Output

A system is a group of elements that work together to achieve a purpose.  There are three functions Input, Process, Output.

 

All systems can be represented by an input-process-output (IPO) diagram

True or False? Write out the true sentences and change the false sentences so that they are true.

 

A system is a group of elements that work together to achieve a purpose.

Input is something taken from the system.

Systems are not used to understand the world around us.

A process involves any actions or changes carried out by a system.

A shop is one example of a system designed by people.

Systems cannot be represented by diagrams.

An output is something taken from a system.

All systems contain an input, a process and an output.

Coffee making cannot be considered as a system.

The water cycle is an example of a system occurring in nature.

    

 

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