INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook 2: SE Overview questions with correct answers

System definition - Bertalanffy - Answer A whole consisting of interacting parts. System definition - ISO/IEC/IEEE15288 - Answer Combination of interacting elements organized to achieve one or more stated purposes. System definition - INCOSE - Answer An integrated set of elements, subsystems, or assemblies that accomplish a defined objective. Operating environment/context - Answer Elements that specifically do not belong to the system but do interact with the system. System boundary - Answer Defines what belongs to the system and what does not. Functionality of a system - Answer Interactions of the system with its operating environment, especially the users. System architecture - Answer The fundamental concepts or properties of a system in its environment embodied in its elements, relationships, and in the principles of its design and evolution. Engineering - Answer The practice of creating and sustaining services, systems, devices, machines, structures, processes, and products to improve the quality of life - getting things done effectively and efficiently.