Demonstrate understanding of the role of subsystems in technological systems
You're learning how bigger machines and devices are built from smaller working parts, and why breaking them down into these smaller parts matters. You need to identify what those parts are, explain what each one does, and show how they work together to make the whole system actually function.
You identify subsystems in a technological system and describe what each one does and how they work together.
You explain how control and feedback mechanisms allow subsystems to operate, and discuss the pros and cons of using subsystems in that technology.
You thoroughly discuss the real advantages and disadvantages of subsystems in a specific technology, and explain how subsystems impact the entire design, building, and maintenance process.
Standards typically taken alongside or after this one. Same subject, grouped by level.