The document discusses context models and their use in system modeling. Context models illustrate the operational context of a system by showing what lies outside its boundaries, including other systems in the environment. They help define a system's boundaries and show how IT applications fit into the context of people and organizations. Two examples are provided: (1) a Mental Health Care Patient Management System (MHC-PMS) and its connections to other clinical systems; (2) an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) and its links to banking systems. Context models on their own do not show relationships between external systems, so additional models are needed.