Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ System testing requires that the test configuration be designed to subject the system under test to all of the operational inputs and environmental conditions that it is practical to reproduce or simulate and to measure all of the significant responses and operating functions that the system is required to perform. The sources for determining which measurements are significant should be found largely in system$$level requirements and specifications. Evaluate the principal elements that must be present in a system test configuration. $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Test failures are not always due to component deficiencies sometimes they result from improper functioning of the test equipment. Review the steps you would take before, during, and after a test to enable a quick diagnosis in the event of a test failure. $(10)$

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Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Planning the development and evaluation of a major new system requires well$$thought$$out and well$$documented plans, such as the systems engineering management plan $($SEMP$)$ and the test and evaluation master plan $($TEMP$),$ which are promulgated widely to coordinate the efforts of the system development. The production phase must have a formal system production plan to provide a blueprint of the organization, tasks, and schedules for system production. Develop a production plan for the system of your choice. $(20)$

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Question $3$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ The operation and support phase of the system life cycle is the time during which the products of the system development and production phases perform the operational functions for which they were designed. In theory the tasks of systems engineering have been completed. In practice, however, the operation of modern complex systems is never without incident. Such systems usually require substantial technical effort in their initial installation and can be expected to undergo significant testing and component replacement during periodic maintenance periods. Many complex systems incorporate a built$$in fault indicator subsystem. This subsystem can itself be complex, be costly$,$ and require specialized training and maintenance. Argue the key requirements and issues that must be considered in the overall design of a built$$in test subsystem.