Systems Engineering Flashcards
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What is the primary goal of systems engineering in complex projects?
Answer: Ensuring all system elements work together to satisfy stakeholder requirements
Systems engineering integrates all aspects of a complex system to ensure that design, development, and operation meet defined stakeholder requirements holistically.
In systems engineering, what does a 'requirements baseline' represent?
Answer: A formally reviewed and agreed-upon set of requirements controlling further development
A requirements baseline is a formally approved configuration of requirements used as a reference point for managing changes throughout the system lifecycle.
What is 'functional decomposition' in systems engineering?
Answer: Breaking down system functions into smaller, manageable sub-functions
Functional decomposition hierarchically breaks complex system functions into simpler sub-functions to facilitate design, allocation, and verification.
Which document in systems engineering defines the high-level technical requirements a system must satisfy?
Answer: System requirements specification (SRS)
The System Requirements Specification (SRS) formally documents the functional and non-functional requirements the system must meet to satisfy stakeholder needs.
In the 'Vee model' of systems engineering, what activities occur on the right side of the V?
Answer: Integration, verification, and validation activities
The right side of the Vee model represents progressive integration, verification at each level, and final system validation against stakeholder requirements.
What is the difference between verification and validation in systems engineering?
Answer: Verification checks if the system was built right; validation checks if the right system was built
Verification ensures the system meets its specified requirements (built right), while validation confirms the system satisfies the actual user needs (right system built).