MEM Systems Engineering 3

Question 1

What is a 'system of systems' (SoS) in systems engineering terminology?

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A collection of independent systems that interoperate to achieve a broader capability

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A very large system with many components

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A hierarchical decomposition of a single complex system

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A redundant system with multiple backup components

Question 2

In the context of systems engineering, what is 'stakeholder analysis'?

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Identifying all parties with interests in the system and understanding their needs and influence

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A financial analysis of company shareholders

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Analyzing competitor systems in the market

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Reviewing the technical credentials of team members

Question 3

What is the role of a 'systems architect' in an engineering management context?

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Defining the overall structure, behavior, and interfaces of a complex system

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Designing only the physical layout of facilities

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Managing the project schedule exclusively

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Writing detailed software code specifications

Question 4

Which lifecycle phase typically incurs the highest cost if errors are discovered in a large engineering system?

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Operation and maintenance phase

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Concept development phase

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System design phase

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Requirements definition phase

Question 5

What is 'technical performance measurement' (TPM) in systems engineering?

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Ongoing assessment of key system parameters against planned values throughout development

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Tracking employee productivity metrics

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Measuring software code performance benchmarks only

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Tracking financial performance of the technical team

Question 6

In systems engineering, what does the term 'specialty engineering' encompass?

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Focused engineering disciplines like reliability, safety, maintainability, and human factors that address specific system properties

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Engineering work performed by specialists outside the main team

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Engineering tasks requiring special government clearance

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Advanced mathematics applied to system design