A system is composed of interdependent components that are connected to achieve a special goal. The components interact and communicate with each other according to a hierarchical organization. Together the integrated components perform different functions to collectively complete the work of the system according to its defined behavior over the system's life cycle.

1. P O O J A K U M A R I
A S S I S T A N T P R O F E S S O R
C M G G C W , B H O D I A K H E R A ( F A T E H A B A D )
System and its Characteristics

2.  Group of interdependent component
 Components are connected to achieve a special goal
 Eg. Computer System=
Input Processing Output

3. Special Goal
Components
Organization
• Define hierarchical relation
Interaction
• Communication among different units

4. Integration of component
• Different component perform different
functions
• But collectively complete system work
Behavior
• Set by rules and instructions
Life cycle