Certified Systems Engineering Professional Csep · Free Practice Question Easy
Question 40
[ID-2007] COTS solutions are often adopted expecting the following advantage:
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A
Development time is reduced.
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B
More control over the COTS element life cycle.
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C
Adhesion to system requirements is increased.
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D
Life cycle cost is reduced.
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Correct answer: A
A.
Adopting COTS solutions can reduce development time as these solutions are already available, saving time on building a custom system element from scratch. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 4.3.3, p.231.
B.
Adopting COTS solutions typically means relying on external vendors for the life cycle of the elements, rather than having direct control over it. Vendors may release updates, patches, or new versions independently, affecting the control over the product life cycle. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 4.3.3, p.231.
C.
Adhesion to system requirements is not expected to be increased by adopting COTS solutions. Customization or integration may be required to ensure full compliance with system requirements. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 4.3.3, p.231.
D.
While adopting COTS solutions can initially lead to cost savings in concept, development and production stages, it may not always directly result in a reduced life cycle cost. The LCC implications of COTS solutions depend on factors that are applicable in the utilisation and support stages, like licensing, maintenance, support, among others. See INCOSE SE Handbook 5th Ed. section 4.3.3, p.231.
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