2. Lifecycle processes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a lifecycle?
A
the evolution with time of a system for idea to disposal. covers the entirety of the life of a system
2
Q
What is a lifecycle stage?
A
an unidentified objective in the life of a system, used to manage the resources and activities of a project
3
Q
What is a lifecycle process
A
a sequence needed to achieve a defined goal
4
Q
What are the lifecycle stages?
A
- initial stage (concept, requirements, definitions etc.)
- second stage (design, build and test)
- final stage (operation, support and disposal)
5
Q
SE life cycle processes are used to…
A
access complex engineering problems
6
Q
Systems engineering processes (definition)
A
Processes related to the application of system problem solving
7
Q
Through life processes (definition)
A
enabling processes which ensure the viability of a stage
8
Q
Activity (definition)
A
the basic tasks needed to complete a process
9
Q
Generic lifecycle process models (examples)
A
- waterfall model
- ‘V’ model
- spiral model
- circle model
