Responsive
A system is responsive if it gives results in a reliable manner. If you talk to me, I will answer your question or, at least, tell you that I do not know the answer or that I was not able to understand the question. Better if you get the answer, but if a system cannot give that to you it is still expected to give something back. If you have past experience with client operating systems from just ten years ago and some old computers, you can understand this. Getting a rotating hourglass is frustrating. You just do not know whether the system is working to get you the answer or is totally frozen.
A reactive system has to be responsive. The response should come in a timely manner. The actual timing depends on the actual system. It ...
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