Integration Basic Flashcards
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What is the purpose of integration readiness criteria?
Answer: To define the conditions that must be met before a component can be introduced into the integration environment
Integration readiness criteria define the prerequisites a component must satisfy before it can be integrated, ensuring only verified, properly configured items enter the assembly.
How does incremental integration support risk management?
Answer: It reduces risk by detecting interface problems early when they are localized to the most recently added component, and by demonstrating capability progressively
Incremental integration reduces technical risk by isolating interface defects to newly added components and by progressively demonstrating system capabilities.
What information should an integration anomaly report capture?
Answer: The configuration under test, steps to reproduce, observed vs. expected behavior, severity assessment, and affected interfaces
An integration anomaly report must capture the exact configuration, reproduction steps, observed vs. expected behavior, severity, affected interfaces, and investigation findings.
What is a smoke test in the context of system integration?
Answer: A quick, high-level test that verifies basic functionality and interface connectivity before proceeding with detailed integration testing
A smoke test is a quick, basic functionality check that verifies the integrated assembly powers up, connects, and exhibits fundamental operation before committing to detailed testing.
Why should the integration sequence prioritize high-risk interfaces?
Answer: Integrating high-risk interfaces early discovers fundamental problems when redesign is still feasible and least costly
Integrating high-risk interfaces early discovers fundamental design problems when corrective redesign is still feasible, less expensive, and minimally disruptive.
What is the relationship between the system architecture and the integration strategy?
Answer: The system architecture defines the interfaces and decomposition that directly drive the integration sequence, test points, and build structure
The system architecture defines interfaces, decomposition, and component boundaries that directly drive how integration is planned, sequenced, and executed.