Homework 1: Systems Engineering Definitions and Life Cycle Models

1. Good 10/10 Homework 1: Systems Engineering Definitions and Life Cycle Models • In your own words*, provide one paragraph definitions of each of the following: • System • System of Systems • Architecture • Systems Engineering • In your own words*, describe in one or two paragraphs the difference between Physical and Functional Architectures and their relationship. • In your own words*, describe in one or two paragraphs the difference between Systems Engineering and System Architecting and their relationship. • Compare the SE Handbook and SEF System Engineering Processes. How are they similar, how do they differ? • In your own words*, describe the Systems Engineering Process. • What is the job of the Lead Systems Engineer? What kinds of things do Systems Engineers do (i.e., subspecialty areas)? • What is the difference between a Life Cycle Model and and Development Life Cycle Model? • List the activities and milestones associated with the DoD System Development and Demonstration Phase Life Cycle Model. What kind of model is it? • Explain how the “V” model is essentially a classic waterfall model? Why is it drawn as a “V”? * Definitions/Descriptions copied from source documents will receive NO credit. Note: One or more of these questions will be on the Mid-Term and/or Final. It is expected that your answers will have matured by that time.