3.5.3 Systems Engineering Analysis & Control: Configuration Management (CM) & Technical Reviews 4/18 Flashcards
What does designation as a Configuration Item (CI) do?
increases visibility and management control
What should not be a consideration when identifying a Configuration Item (CI)?
Cost
With regard to configuration control, what is an Engineering Change?
A change to an original item of equipment. The design or engineering change being incorporated into the article to modify, add to, delete, or supersede original parts
Deviation is _____ whereas
waiver is ______.
prior to manufacture
during or after manufacture
The current approved configuration is the ____
plus _____ from that baseline.
approved baseline
approved changes
What is SFR: System Functional Review?
– Ensures design has capability to meet requirements
– Establishes functional baseline
What is PDR: Preliminary Design Review?
– Ensures system is ready to proceed to detailed design
– Establishes allocated baseline (usually)
What is CDR: Critical Design Review?
– Assess readiness for fabrication (coding for software), demonstration and test
– Establishes product baseline
What is the purpose of Configuration Management (CM)?
Avoid cost, reduce risk, control changes
What are the 3 types of configuration baselines?
Functional, allocated, product
