Certified Systems Engineering Professional Csep · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 33
[ID-4074] The development of new systems/elements in the presence of legacy systems/elements is called:
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A
Waterfall System Development
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B
Brownfield Systems Engineering
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C
Agile Systems Engineering
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D
Greenfield Systems Engineering
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Correct answer: B
A.
Waterfall development is a linear and sequential approach where each phase must be completed before the next one begins. It does not specifically refer to the presence of legacy systems.
B.
Brownfield systems engineering involves developing and integrating new systems or elements within an existing environment that already has legacy systems or elements. This requires ensuring compatibility and integration with the current infrastructure. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. Appendix C, p.312.
C.
Agile systems engineering is an iterative and incremental approach that focuses on flexibility and customer feedback. While it can be used in brownfield projects, it does not specifically describe engineering in the presence of legacy systems.
D.
Greenfield systems engineering refers to designing and implementing new systems or elements in a completely new environment without any existing infrastructure or constraints. This approach starts with a "clean slate." See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. Appendix C, p.313.
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