30 Questions
Who compiled and edited the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK?
David D. Walden, ESEP
What is the publication number of the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK?
INCOSE-TP-2003-002-04
Where is the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) located?
7670 Opportunity Rd, Suite 220 San Diego, CA, USA 92111‐2222
Who is one of the authors of the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK?
R. Douglas Hamelin
Who holds the copyright for the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK?
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
What year was the SYSTEMS ENGINEERING HANDBOOK published?
2015
Which of the following is a cross-cutting systems engineering method mentioned in the text?
Logistics Engineering
What are the appendices included in the text?
References, Acronyms, Terms and Definitions
Who prepared the document discussed in the text?
INCOSE Knowledge Management working group
What is the document's status in terms of copyright?
Subject to copyright restrictions
What are some of the SE methods discussed in the text?
Modeling and Simulation, Model-Based Systems Engineering
Which domain does the text discuss regarding the Application of Systems Engineering (SE)?
Very Small and Micro Enterprises (VSMEs)
What is the main focus of systems engineering?
Design, implementation, and management of complex systems
How many chapters does the Handbook consist of?
29 chapters
What does the technical management processes section cover?
Project planning, project assessment and control, decision management
What is systems engineering described as?
A multidisciplinary approach that combines engineering, mathematics, and the arts and sciences
What does the Handbook cover in its sections?
Systems science, systems thinking, leadership and professional development
What is included in the fourth edition of the Handbook?
Bibliographical references, index, and several appendices
What is the intended audience of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (SEH)?
Experienced systems engineers and new systems engineers from various disciplines
What determines the appropriate degree of formality in the execution of any SE process activity?
The need for communication, level of uncertainty, degree of complexity, and consequences to human welfare
What is always considered 'in scope' on a project?
'Thinking'
What is essential to achieve the proper balance between missing project objectives and process paralysis?
Thoughtful tailoring and intelligent application of the SE processes
Who approved the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (SEH) version 4?
Kevin Forsberg, ESEP, Chair, INCOSE Knowledge Management Working Group
What does Chapter 8 provide in the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook (SEH)?
Tailoring guidelines to help achieve balance in applying SE processes
Which international standard is the Systems Engineering Handbook consistent with?
ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015
How many stages are included in the life cycle model outlined in the handbook?
6 stages
Which of the following is NOT a part of the technical processes covered in the handbook?
Market analysis
Who is the Systems Engineering Handbook specifically tailored for?
INCOSE members
What type of examples and case studies are included in the handbook?
To illustrate the concepts
What is the purpose of the Systems Engineering Handbook?
To provide a comprehensive guide to systems engineering for students and professionals.
Study Notes
- This text is an excerpt from the Systems Engineering Handbook, Fourth Edition.
- The handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the discipline and practice of systems engineering (SE) for students and professionals.
- The handbook is consistent with ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288:2015, an international standard for systems and software engineering.
- The handbook covers processes and activities for executing the processes outlined in ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288.
- The handbook includes examples and case studies to illustrate the concepts.
- The text outlines the scope of the handbook, its purpose, and its application.
- The handbook includes a chapter on the life cycle model, which consists of six stages: concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement.
- Technical processes include business or mission analysis, stakeholder needs and requirements definition, system requirements definition, architecture definition, design definition, system analysis, implementation, integration, verification, transition, validation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
- The handbook is specifically tailored for use by INCOSE members, the Corporate Advisory Board, and Academic Council, and should not be distributed.
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