Intro to System Engineering

Question 1

Define a System

Answer 1

System-Assembled number of subsystems/components capable of manipulating matter/energy/info to meet a purpose

Question 2

Define System Engineering

Answer 2

A holistic, interdisciplinary management process, aimed at evolving a life cycle balanced set of system solutions which satisfy customer needs

Question 3

What is the Pyramid of systems hierarchy?

Answer 3

Top to Bottom

1. Enterprise
2. System of Systems
3. System
4. Subsystem
5. Component

Question 4

Factors influencing development of Systems engineering?

Answer 4

1. Advancing tech- increases capability of system as well as risk
2. Competition- Requires seeking superior solutions to problems
3. Specialisation- Requires certain components to be built by a specialist

Question 5

Name any 2 principle Systems Thinking

Answer 5

Hierarchy, Viability, Completeness, Emergence, Boundary, Holism

Question 6

Name any 2 Sys Eng problem solving “STEPS”

Answer 6

1) Understand problem context
2) Identify and understand the problem
3) Generate potential solution options
4) Implement the chosen solution
5) Review success ofsolution

Question 7

Name all 4 elements that make up the structure of sys eng

Answer 7

1) Sys Eng Management
2) Requirements and architectural definitions
3) Development of a subsystem
4) System integration and verification