Systems Engineering Chapter 2: Model-Based

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What is the main reason for needing rigorous and robust approaches in the face of increasing complexity?

To simplify the systems
To slow down the development of systems
To cope with high levels of complexity (correct)
To avoid using engineering approaches

Why does communication play a key role in successful Systems Engineering?

To avoid defining concepts
To hinder progress
To enable success (correct)
To complicate the process

What is the purpose of introducing specific concepts and terminology in Systems Engineering?

To standardize communication (correct)
To make the process more confusing
To avoid discussing key terms
To complicate the book

Which international standard is mentioned as a reference for adopting terminology in Systems Engineering?

ISO 15288 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why do different people define systems differently?

Due to the nature of the systems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of building a Domain-Specific Language in Systems Engineering?

To ensure consistent use of terminology (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main concepts of Systems Engineering according to the text?

People, Tools, and Processes (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect must drive the choice of Tools in Systems Engineering?

Process driving the choice of Tools (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of People in Systems Engineering implementation?

Enabling the overall Process (B) Signup and view all the answers

How are the relationships between People, Process, and Tools described in Systems Engineering?

Critical for conveying information (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as the Systems Engineering Mantra in the text?

People, Process, and Tools (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must be considered in order to implement Systems Engineering successfully?

Three aspects: People, Process, Tools (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with first postulating the 'general systems theory'?

Ludwig von Bertalanffy (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the National Council on Systems Engineering (NCOSE) founded in the USA?

1990 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main tenet of systems theory?

Understanding system components in relation to each other and other systems (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is the world's foremost authority on Systems Engineering?

INCOSE (D) Signup and view all the answers

When was the field of study known as systems theory first postulated?

1968 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the precursor organization to the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE)?

NCOSE (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to identify a set of benefits for each stakeholder in MBSE implementation?

To demonstrate the success of the MBSE initiative (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'MBSE by stealth' in the context of Model-Based Systems Engineering?

Using MBSE without people being aware (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is assessing the current MBSE capability and maturity important during an MBSE implementation?

To understand the effectiveness of current MBSE practices (D) Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of the evolution of MBSE is the term 'Model-Enhanced Systems Engineering' first introduced?

Stage 3 (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can the current maturity of an organization's MBSE capability be assessed?

By looking at the evolution of MBSE capabilities (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of identifying the goals and needs for an MBSE initiative?

To validate and demonstrate the initiative's purpose (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are the basic pre-conditions for Stage 5 in the MBSE approach?

Competence and process modeling (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is the MBSE approach continually measured and assessed for improvement?

By applying competency assessment, process maturity assessment, and Model maturity assessment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for the whole MBSE approach even though Stage 5 is the ultimate goal?

Continuous assessment and improvement (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do cross-cutting concerns refer to in the context of MBSE?

Configuration management and control of the Model's evolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

At which stage does the model in MBSE start to emerge and become almost complete?

Stage 3 and Stage 4 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which tool customization is mentioned as enabling various types of automation in Stage 5 of MBSE?

Creating profiles (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key pre-condition for Stage 4 of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)?

Training in the use of preferred tools (D) Signup and view all the answers

In Stage 5 of MBSE, what is emphasized as owning all the knowledge associated with the System?

The Model (B) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the people involved in Stage 5 of MBSE?

Owning mastery over MBSE (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT a part of Stage 4 of MBSE implementation maturity?

Defining the final stage of MBSE evolution (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does Stage 5 of MBSE emphasize about the approach?

Entirely Model-based approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of MBSE in Stage 4 for realizing anticipated benefits?

Applying the initial Process Set (A) Signup and view all the answers