Certified Systems Engineering Professional Csep · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 22
[ID-1037] Fill in the blank:
In a ____________ system, the relationships between elements are not fully comprehended and there is considerable uncertainty between cause and effect.
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A
Simple
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B
Volatile
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C
Complex
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D
Complicated
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Correct answer: C
A.
In a simple system, the relationships between elements are straightforward and easy to understand. There is little uncertainty between cause and effect, making it easier to comprehend and predict outcomes within the system. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 1.3.7, p.15.
B.
Volatile systems are characterized by instability and rapid changes, but it says nothing about how the relationships between elements are characterized. In other words, any system (complex, complicated and simple) can also be volatile.
C.
In a complex system, the relationships between elements are intricate, leading to a high level of uncertainty and unpredictability. This complexity makes it challenging to fully comprehend the system and determine clear cause-and-effect relationships. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 1.3.7, p.15.
D.
A complicated system may have many interconnected parts, but the relationships between elements are more structured and deterministic compared to a complex system. In a complicated system, cause-and-effect relationships are more predictable with reduced levels of uncertainty. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed., section 1.3.7, p.15.
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