ASEP System Life Cycle Processes 2

Question 1

According to ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, what are the four process groups that organize system life cycle processes?

Accepted Answer

Agreement, Organizational Project-Enabling, Technical Management, Technical

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Design, Build, Test, Deploy

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Planning, Execution, Monitoring, Closing

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Requirements, Architecture, Implementation, Maintenance

Question 2

What is the primary difference between a sequential (waterfall) life cycle model and an iterative life cycle model?

Accepted Answer

Sequential models complete each phase once before moving to the next; iterative models revisit phases in repeated cycles to refine the system progressively

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Sequential models are always faster

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Iterative models skip the requirements phase

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There is no meaningful difference

Question 3

What is the purpose of the Disposal process in the system life cycle?

Accepted Answer

To systematically deactivate, disassemble, and remove a system from operation while managing environmental, safety, and data concerns

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To archive project documents

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To transfer the system to a new owner

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To conduct final acceptance testing

Question 4

In the context of life cycle processes, what does 'tailoring' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Adapting standard life cycle processes to fit the specific needs, constraints, and context of a particular project

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Customizing user interfaces

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Reducing the project team size

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Eliminating quality assurance activities

Question 5

What role does the Maintenance process play after a system enters operational service?

Accepted Answer

It sustains system capability through corrective, adaptive, perfective, and preventive actions throughout the operational phase

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It only addresses hardware repairs

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It replaces the need for configuration management

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It is only required for military systems

Question 6

Why is stakeholder involvement throughout the life cycle considered critical rather than optional?

Accepted Answer

Continuous stakeholder involvement ensures the evolving system remains aligned with actual needs and enables early detection of misalignment

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It is only important during requirements definition

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It slows down the development process and is discouraged

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It is only required for government contracts