Explain and contrast between the following: the system, system architecture, an architecture framework, a modeling language, and a model.

1. Develop a top-level function list and functional block diagram for an automatic teller machine (ATM) system.
2. Identify the functions and components of a common desktop computer, and then allocate the functions to the components.
3. Draw a physical block diagram of an electric coffeemaker, using rectangles to represent physical components and labeling the interfaces between the
components.
4. Explain and contrast between the following: the system, system architecture, an architecture framework, a modeling language, and a model.
5. Select a familiar system and construct an operational functional diagram, showing inputs-outputs and how specific resource requirements are identified
(e.g., hardware, software, people, facilities, data, etc.).
6. Define the term model, identifying some of the basic characteristics of a model and listing some of the benefits associated with the use of mathematical
models in systems engineering.

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