MEM Systems Engineering

Question 1

What is the primary goal of systems engineering in complex projects?

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Ensuring all system elements work together to satisfy stakeholder requirements

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Minimizing the number of software components

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Reducing project team size

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Maximizing hardware performance in isolation

Question 2

In systems engineering, what does a 'requirements baseline' represent?

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A formally reviewed and agreed-upon set of requirements controlling further development

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The minimum budget approved for a project

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The initial rough estimate of system needs

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A list of all rejected requirements

Question 3

What is 'functional decomposition' in systems engineering?

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Breaking down system functions into smaller, manageable sub-functions

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Removing unnecessary functions to simplify the system

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Decomposing a system into its physical hardware components only

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Analyzing system failures and their root causes

Question 4

Which document in systems engineering defines the high-level technical requirements a system must satisfy?

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System requirements specification (SRS)

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Work breakdown structure (WBS)

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Project charter

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Risk register

Question 5

In the 'Vee model' of systems engineering, what activities occur on the right side of the V?

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Integration, verification, and validation activities

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Requirements definition and system architecture

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Risk identification and mitigation planning

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Schedule and cost estimation

Question 6

What is the difference between verification and validation in systems engineering?

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Verification checks if the system was built right; validation checks if the right system was built

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Verification tests prototypes; validation tests final products

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Validation occurs before verification in the development cycle

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They are interchangeable terms for quality assurance