Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
True/False/Multiple choice/Write-in Answers 1. One operational definition of reliability is the probability that a product or system will function on any given trial.
2. If a system is composed of two parts which must both operate, and each has a probability of .7 of operating, it is more likely than not that the system will fail.
3. The probability that a product will perform its intended function under prescribed conditions is: A) reliability B) merchantability C) functionality D) fitness for use E) manufacturability
4. A system is comprised of two separate units which must both function in order for the system to perform as intended. The reliability of one is .4, and the reliability of the other is .5. The overall system reliability is: A) .9 B) .3 C) .2 D) .1 E) .02
5. A product comprised of two components whose failure probabilities are .1 each, has a reliability of: A) 1.8 B) .9 C) .81 D) .8 E) .2
7. One of the solar instruments on a satellite has three major parts which must all operate. Two have reliabilities of .7 and the other has a reliability of .9. In case the system fails, there is an identical 3-part backup system which kicks on automatically. The overall reliability of the system, including the backup, is closest to: A) .30 B) .40 C) .50 D) .60 E) .69
8. A garage door opener has two components, which have reliabilities of .9 and .8, respectively. The less reliable component has an identical backup which automatically goes on if the original fails. Both components must operate to for the garage door to function. The system reliability is A) .576 B) .72 C) .64 D) .864 E) .9
9. A system is composed of two parts which must both operate in order for the system to perform as intended. The parts have reliabilities of .6 and .5. There is an identical backup system connected to the main system by a switch which has a reliability of .9. The probability that the overall system will operate is closest to: A) .30 B) .40 C) .49 D) .60 E) .70
Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
Use the following to answer questions 10-13: The chief of the design team for a new missile wants to know the reliability of its guidance system. This system is comprised of three components: a gyroscope, which has a random failure rate of 3 in every 10 launches; a computer, which has a random failure rate of 2 in every 10 launches; and a rocket motor, which has a random failure of 1 in every 10 launches. 10. What is the probability that the gyroscope will perform reliably during a launch? A) 0.3 B) 0.504 C) 0.7 D) 0.889 E) 0.91
11. What is the probability that the guidance system will perform reliably during a launch? A) 0.3 B) 0.504 C) 0.7 D) 0.889 E) 0.91
12. If they were to connect an identical, backup gyroscope with a perfectly reliable switch to the primary gyroscope, what would be the reliability of the gyroscope function during a launch? A) 0.3 B) 0.504 C) 0.7 D) 0.889 E) 0.91
13. If they were to connect an identical, backup gyroscope with a .90 reliable switch to the primary gyroscope, what would be the reliability of the gyroscope function during a launch? A) 0.3 B) 0.504 C) 0.7 D) 0.889
18. What would be the reliability of this product if component X were backed up with an identical component?
19. What would be the reliability of this product if component Y were backed up with an identical component? 20. What is the Cpk equivalent value of 6 Sigma performance?
Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
Q21______________
Q24 _____________
Predictable Process
Q27 ___________
Q28 _________
Disciplined Process
Q29 ___________
Requirement management Software project planning Software project tracking and oversight Software subcontract Management Software configuration management Ad hoc processes
Q30 __________
Quality factors Needs data base User opinions Req spec Derived reqs Quality conflicts Cost of quality Criteria for good requirements
Traceability matrix
Software qrs
Module 4 Self Study Review of Reliability, Software Quality and Six Sigma
Q39. Structured Walkthrough is a(n) A) B) C) D) E) Requirements analysis step Client review step Evaluation of the finished product Code inspection step Project planning operation
Q40. A) B) C) D) E)
The primary tool in SW quality control is QFD SPC Ishikawa diagrams Inspection and defect removal JAD