Question

a coffee shop owner notices that their espresso machine produces inconsistent coffee quality throughout the day. analyzing this as a technological system, what would be the most effective way to improve consistency?
reduce the number of outputs
increase the input materials
add a feedback mechanism to monitor brewing parameters
speed up the process
when analyzing a smartphone as a technological system, the battery providing power would be classified as which type of input according to the seven inputs of technology?
information
materials
tools and machines
energy

Explanation:

For the first question, a feedback mechanism can monitor and adjust brewing parameters to improve consistency. For the second question, a battery provides power which is a form of energy input in a technological system.

Answer:

1. C. Add a feedback mechanism to monitor brewing parameters
2. D. Energy