System Architecture Elaboration

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What is the purpose of the System Architecture Definition process?

To transform system requirements into organizational policies

To generate project management plans

To generate system architecture alternatives, select one or more alternative(s) that address stakeholder concerns and system requirements, and express this in consistent views and models (correct)

To express stakeholder concerns in inconsistent views

What does the System Architecture Definition process transform into the fundamental concepts and properties of the system?

Project policies

Stakeholder concerns

Enterprise architectures

System requirements and constraints (correct)

What does the System Architecture Definition process result in?

Organizational policies

System architecture description (correct)

Programmatic view

Strategic architectures

What guides the Project Management Plan (PMP) and Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) in some cases?

Related views developed by the System Architecture Definition activities Signup and view all the answers

What provides additional direction for the System Architecture Definition process at the organization level?

Architecture governance activities Signup and view all the answers

According to ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288, what does the System Architecture Definition process express in consistent views and models?

System requirements and constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the system architecture definition process?

Preparing for system architecture definition Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the architecture conceptualization task?

Characterizing the problem space Signup and view all the answers

What does the architecture synthesis task prioritize?

Potential solutions and consequences Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the architecture design process?

Devising structural, behavioral, organizational, and architectural entities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of architecture evaluation?

Eliminating unsuitable alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What is considered in architecture documentation?

Concepts, properties, decisions, and processes Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of managing results in the System Architecture Definition process?

Capturing rationale for selections and decisions Signup and view all the answers

What are the common approaches for System Life Cycle Concepts, as outlined in the text?

Defining problem and solution spaces Signup and view all the answers

According to ISO/IEC/IEEE 42020, how many architecture processes are specified for enterprise, system, and software levels?

Six Signup and view all the answers

Which process in the standard focuses on characterizing the problem space and determining suitable solutions?

Architecture Conceptualization Signup and view all the answers

What does Architecture Evaluation determine according to the text?

The extent to which architectures meet objectives and requirements Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in the Architecture Elaboration process as described in the text?

Developing architecture models and views Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ISO 15704 standard?

Addressing stakeholder concerns and principles for enterprise creation and change projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of the System Architecture Definition process?

Defining high-level structure and intended properties of system architecture Signup and view all the answers

What activities are included in the System Architecture Definition process?

Preparing for system architecture definition, identifying and analyzing relevant information, and establishing the architecting approach Signup and view all the answers

Which type of information is included in the inputs of the System Architecture Definition process?

Market, industry, stakeholder, organizational, business, operations, and legal information Signup and view all the answers

What do the ISO/IEC/IEEE 42000 series of standards specify?

Practices for architecture in enterprise and software fields Signup and view all the answers

Who is required to participate in the System Architecture Definition process?

Architects and stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

Which process documents an architecture in a complete and correct manner for intended uses?

Architecture Elaboration Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of System Architecture Definition?

Developing an overall system design Signup and view all the answers

What are the entities included in System Architecture?

Systems, enterprises, and software items Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do Architecting Styles provide?

Proven approaches for creating, commissioning, and evaluating architecture products Signup and view all the answers

What does Architecture Description (ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010) consist of?

Viewpoints, view components, and architecture frameworks Signup and view all the answers

What does Architecture Evaluation (ISO/IEC/IEEE 42030) determine?

Architecture value, characterizes architectural characteristics, and validates stakeholder needs Signup and view all the answers

What is an architecture pattern, as per Bass et al. (2012)?

A minimal set of elements with rules for instantiation Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental structure of an architecture pattern according to Bass et al. (2012)?

Predefined principles and rules Signup and view all the answers

Why do architecture patterns promote communication and streamline documentation?

By providing a starting point for additional ideas Signup and view all the answers

What is essential during the Systems Architecture Definition process according to the text?

Delivering value to all stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

How does the text define the term 'interface'?

The inputs and outputs of functions within the system Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to reduce future integration challenges, according to the text?

Ensuring interfaces use open, well-maintained standards Signup and view all the answers

What does the overall System Architecture comprise, according to the text?

System elements integrated to form the entire system Signup and view all the answers

What is essential when evaluating integration of system elements?

Maintaining cognizance of end-to-end system performance expectations Signup and view all the answers

What are the sources of stakeholder value according to the text?

Stakeholder expectations and ideals Signup and view all the answers

What does a value-based approach help one to learn and understand, as per Kumar (2020)?

The stakeholder’s value system, behavior principles, and expectations Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Architecture Elaboration process documents an architecture in a complete and correct manner for intended uses.
System Architecture is an abstract concept used for creating, designing, or redesigning products, services, or enterprises.
System entities include human in socio-technical systems, achieving stated purposes with characteristics like dimensions, resilience, availability, etc.
Architecture Elaboration includes Architecture Evaluation, Conceptualization, Models & Views, and Description Evaluation.
Architecture Description (ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010) is composed of viewpoints, view components, and architecture frameworks.
Architecture Evaluation (ISO/IEC/IEEE 42030) determines architecture value, characterizes architectural characteristics, and validates stakeholder needs.
Architecture is applied to various entities like systems, enterprises, and software items, requiring different kinds of architecture.
System Architecture Definition focuses on essential concepts and properties, while Design Definition develops an overall system design.
Architecting Styles (Evans, 2014) provide proven approaches for creating, commissioning, and evaluating architecture products.
Architecture Styles (Garlan, et al., 1994, 1996) provide guidance for System Architecture Definition and help identify and classify architectures.
The text includes details about ISO standards, architecture processes, and architecture entities.
There are four architecting styles: authoritative, directive, coordinative, and supportive.
Architecture Styles provide guidance for objectives, entities, and value creation.
The purpose, culture, or reason for the architecture influences the architecting style.

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This quiz focuses on the formulation, capture, validation, and communication of findings and recommendations in the system life cycle process. It also covers the selection of a preferred system architecture solution and the development of architecture models and views based on identified viewpoints.