Certified Systems Engineering Professional Csep · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 7
[ID-3068] The development of a system for a new environment with no significant legacy constraints related to the system boundary is called:
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A
Greenfield Systems Engineering
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B
Brownfield Systems Engineering
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C
Incremental Systems Engineering
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D
Blankfield Systems Engineering
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Correct answer: A
A.
Greenfield systems engineering refers to the process of designing and implementing new systems or elements in a completely new environment, free from any existing infrastructure or legacy constraints. This approach allows for starting from a "clean slate." See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. Appendix C, p.313.
B.
Brownfield systems engineering involves the development and integration of new systems or elements within an existing environment that already has legacy systems or constraints. This approach requires ensuring compatibility with the current infrastructure. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. Appendix C, p.312.
C.
Incremental systems engineering would involve gradually adding new functionalities or components to an existing system. This approach would be more related to the integration of new elements with legacy systems.
D.
A made up term.
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