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Answer» Types of Systems - Physical or Abstract System
- Physical system: tangible entities
- static or dynamic in nature.
- Example : system-computer centre
- Desks and chairs are the static parts
- Programs, data, and applications can change according to the user's needs.
- Abstract systems are conceptual. These are not physical entities. They may be formulas, representation or model of a real system.
Open Closed System- Majority of systems are open systems - open system has many interfaces with its environment
- can also adapt to changing environmental conditions
- can receive inputs from, and delivers output to the outside of system
- Closed systems: Systems that don't interact with their environment. Closed systems exist in concept only.
Man made Information System - Information system is the basis for interaction between the user and the analyst.
- Main purpose-manage data for a particular organization.
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