Which of the following are considered systems? (Select all that apply.)
a. Automobile engine
b. Person
c. Rock
d. Hospital
e. Family
ANS: A, B, D, E
Correct
An automobile engine, a person, a hospital and a family exhibit the components of a system: input, output, throughput, evaluation, and feedback.
Incorrect
A rock does not have the characteristics of a system, such as input and output.
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