System Life Cycle

Question 1

is a view of a system or proposed system that addresses all phases of its existence

Answer 1

The System Life Cycle in Systems Engineering

Question 2

The System Life Cycle in Systems Engineering is a view of a system or proposed system that addresses all phases of its existence to include (8):

Answer 2

System conception
Design and development
production and/or construction
Distribution
Operation
Maintenance and support
Retirement
Phase-out and disposal

Question 3

the stage where an identified need is examined, requirements for potential solutions are defined, potential solutions are evaluated
system specification is developed.

Answer 3

conceptual design stage

Question 4

The conceptual design stage is the stage where: (4)

Answer 4

identified need is examined
requirements for potential solutions are defined
potential solutions are evaluated
system specification is developed.

Question 5

the technical requirements that will provide overall guidance for system design.

Answer 5

System Specification

Question 6

System Specification refers to the ___ that will provide overall guidance for ___.

Answer 6

technical requirements, system design

Question 7

Because this document determines __, the stage cannot be completed until a__ has determined that the system specification properly addresses the __.

Answer 7

-all future development
- conceptual design review
-motivating need

Question 8

Key Steps within the Conceptual Design Stage

Answer 8

a Need Identification
b Feasibility Analysis
c System Requirements Analysis
d. System Specification
e Conceptual Design Review

Question 9

the process of discovering a customer’s requirements, constraints, pain points, and motivations.

Answer 9

Need Identification

Question 10

Need Identification
– the process of discovering a customer’s __,__,__, and __.

Answer 10

requirements, constraints, pain points, and motivations

Question 11

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– It is a __that is used to understand __ to the customer.

Answer 11

Need Identification
-basic personal selling technique
-how your products will be of value

Question 12

is used to determine the viability of an idea, such as ensuring a project is legally and technically feasible as well as economically justifiable.

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Feasibility Analysis

Question 12

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– is used to determine the __, such as ensuring a project is __ as well as __.

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Feasibility Analysis
-viability of an idea
-legally and technically feasible
-economically justifiable

Question 13

It tells us whether a project is worth the investment—in some cases, a project may not be doable.

Answer 13

Feasibility Analysis

Question 14

is a statement that identifies the functionality that is needed by a system in order to satisfy the customer’s requirements.

Answer 14

System Requirements Analysis

Question 15

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– is a statement that identifies the __that is needed by a system in order to __.

Answer 15

System Requirements Analysis
-functionality
-satisfy the customer’s requirements

Question 16

are a broad and also narrow subject that could be implemented to many items.

Answer 16

System requirements

Question 17

__ means those technical and functional requirements relating to the design and performance of the BAS (building automation system) System or a particular Phase of the BAS System, as set forth in the Contract.

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System Specifications

Question 18

? means those __ relating to the design and performance of the __ or a __, as set forth in the__.

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System Specifications
-technical and functional requirements
-BAS (building automation system) System
-particular Phase of the BAS System
- Contract

Question 19

is meant to provide an informal critique and evaluation of a project’s basic design approach.

Answer 19

Conceptual Design Review

Question 20

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– is meant to provide an __ and __ of a __

Answer 20

Conceptual Design Review
-informal critique and evaluation
-project’s basic design approach.

Question 21

During this stage of the system lifecycle, subsystems that perform the desired system functions are designed and specified in compliance with the system specification.

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Preliminary System Design

Question 22

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– During this stage of the system lifecycle, __that perform the__ are designed and specified in compliance with the __.

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-Preliminary System Design
-subsystems
-desired system functions
-system specification

Question 23

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– __ between subsystems are defined, as well as __ and __.

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Preliminary System Design
-Interfaces
-overall test and evaluation requirements

Question 24

? – At the completion of this stage, a __ is produced that is sufficient to perform __and __.

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-Preliminary System Design -development specification -detailed design and development

Question 25

Key Steps within the Preliminary Design Stage: (7)

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Functional analysis Requirements allocation Detailed trade-off studies Synthesis of system options Preliminary design of engineering models Development specification Preliminary design review

Question 26

? – This stage includes the __ of __ that brings __into a __.

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-Detail Design and Development -development of detailed designs -initial design work -completed form of specifications

Question 27

? – This work includes the__ between the __ and __ and a __ of the system's __, __, and __.

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-Detail Design and Development -specification of interfaces -system and its intended environment -comprehensive evaluation -logistical, maintenance and support requirements

Question 28

Key Steps within the Detail Design and Development Stage: (6)

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Detailed design Detailed synthesis Development of engineering and prototype models Revision of development specification Product, process and material specification Critical design review

Question 29

During the __ the product is built or assembled in accordance with the __ and is __

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-production and/or construction stage -requirements specified in the product, process, and material specifications -deployed and tested within the operational target environment.

Question 30

__ are conducted in order to__ and __for __.

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-System assessments -correct deficiencies -adapt the system -continued improvement

Question 31

Key Steps within the Product Construction Stage: (5)

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Production and/or construction of system components Acceptance testing System distribution and operation Operational testing and evaluation System assessment

Question 32

-__ Once fully deployed, the system is __and __.

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-Utilization and Support -used for its intended operational role -maintained within its operational environment.

Question 33

Key Steps within the Utilization and Support Stage: (4)

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System operation in the user environment Change management System modifications for improvement System assessment

Question 34

? – __ and __ of the system must be continuously evaluated to determine when the product has met its __.

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Phase-out and Disposal -effectiveness and efficiency -maximum effective lifecycle

Question 35

Phase-out and Disposal – Considerations include: (4)

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-Continued existence of operational need -matching between operational requirements and system performance -feasibilityof system phase-out versus maintenance -availability ofalternative systems.