Viewpoint Concerns

Concerns are the information needs of Stakeholders. They should be justified by a rationale. Concerns are addressed by viewpoints.
Package ConcernStakeholder & RationaleViewpoint
argumentation How is a evidence-based claim supported? Argumentation Assurance Viewpoint
boundary & context Which users does the system support? , , , System Use Case Viewpoint
boundary & context Why types of exchange can exist between Operational Performers (i.e., flows of information, people, material, or energy)? , , , , , Operational Domain Item Kind Viewpoint
boundary & context Which are the external physical entities the system interacts with in the given context? , , , , , Physical Context Definition Viewpoint , Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint
boundary & context How is the system interacting with the identified external entities? System Process Viewpoint , System Context Exchange Viewpoint
boundary & context Which are the conceptual interfaces of the system? System Process Viewpoint , System Context Exchange Viewpoint
boundary & context How is the system being used or utilized and interacting with other external systems to satisfy user needs? , , , , , System Use Case Viewpoint , System Context Interaction Viewpoint
boundary & context Which are the given contexts the system is embedded and utilized in? , , System Context Definition Viewpoint , Physical Context Definition Viewpoint
boundary & context Which operational exchanges do operational performers need to consume or provide? , , , , Operational Context Exchange Viewpoint
boundary & context Which are the external conceptual entities the system interacts with in the given context? System Context Exchange Viewpoint , System Context Definition Viewpoint
boundary & context Which is the operational context to achieve an operational story? , , Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
boundary & context What is the operational environment that an intended solution will need to support? Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
boundary & context Where and what are the geographical and physical locations of the intended or proposed elements of the solution? , , System Context Definition Viewpoint
boundary & context Which interface partners does the system have? , , , System Context Definition Viewpoint , Physical Context Definition Viewpoint
capability What operational capabilities are defined? , , , Operational Capability Definition Viewpoint
capability What are the capabilities that are supported by the system? , , System Capability Definition Viewpoint
capability What operational capabilities are required for each phase and mode of operation? Operational Capability Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which kind of conceptual items (energy, material, information, etc.) are used in the logical architecture of the system? , , , , , , System Domain Item Kind Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which kind of physical items (energy, material, information, etc.) are used on an interface of a physical architecture element? , , , , Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface How do physical system elements interact to provide system functions? , , , , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which kind of physical items (energy, material, information, etc.) are exchanged between the system and external entities? , Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which conceptual items (energy, material, information, etc.) are exchanged within the system? , , , , , Logical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which standards, protocols, and format specifications apply to a physical interface? , , , , System Interface Definition Viewpoint , Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which are the protocols used for exchanging information? , Physical Interface Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which kind of conceptual items (energy, material, information, etc.) are exchanged between the system and external entities? , , , , , , , , System Context Exchange Viewpoint , System Interface Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which are the protocols for exchanging physical items on a specific interface? , , , , Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which kind of physical items (energy, material, information, etc.) are used in the physical architecture of the system? , , , , Physical Interface Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which physical items (energy, material, information, etc.) are exchanged within the system? , , , , , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
exchange & interface what are the interface definitions for physical elements Physical Interface Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which are the interface definitions for the logical architecture? System Interface Definition Viewpoint
exchange & interface Which are the interface definitions for the physical architecture? , , , Physical Interface Definition Viewpoint
functional Which services will the system provide?
functional Which functions will the system provide? , , , , , , , , System Process Viewpoint , System Functional Breakdown Structure Viewpoint
functional What are necessary inputs for operating the system expected to be provided by other external entitys? , , , , , , System Process Viewpoint
functional Which operational activity shall be executed by which operational performer in the operational story? , , Operational Process Viewpoint
functional What is the breakdown of functions into sub-functions? System Functional Breakdown Structure Viewpoint , System Functional Refinement Viewpoint
functional How are the system functions decomposed into smaller, and more manageable sub-functions? System Functional Breakdown Structure Viewpoint , System Functional Refinement Viewpoint
functional What services are expected from external entities? , , , , System Process Viewpoint
functional Which functions are out of scope of the system? System Process Viewpoint
functional How does a system function interact with its environment? , , , , , , System Process Viewpoint
functional What is the functional scope of the system? System Process Viewpoint
functional What are the interactions and dependencies between the different identified sub-functions? System Functional Refinement Viewpoint
functional Which modes and states does the system have? , , , , , , , System State Viewpoint
functional What operational process activities shall be executed during the execution of an operational story? , , Operational Process Viewpoint
functional Which system funcions need to be tested in IV&V activities? Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
interaction How do the physical system elements interact to provide the system function? , , Physical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
interaction How do the logical system elements interact to provide the system functions? , , Logical Internal Interaction Viewpoint , Logical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
interaction What is the sequence of interactions among the system and context elements on physical level? , , , , ,
interaction What are the items exchanged between logical system elements during an interaction? Logical Internal Interaction Viewpoint , Logical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
interaction What is the necessary response time for an interface or a service? , , , , , , , , , System Context Interaction Viewpoint , Logical Internal Interaction Viewpoint
interaction What possible threads of operational process activities have to be carried out to achieve the operational story main and alternative goals? , , Operational Context Interaction Viewpoint
interaction What is the sequence of interactions among the system and context elements on concpetual level? System Context Interaction Viewpoint
meta-framework Which viewpoints are used in the system model Grid Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework what are the relations between systems engineering concepts covered by the framework? , Framework Concept Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework what are the constraints related to se concepts covered by the framework? , Framework Concept Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which viewpoints are available in the framework , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the maturity state of viewpoints in the framework? , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework Who are the architecture framework stakeholders of the frameworks viewpoints? , Framework Stakeholder and Concern Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework What are the concerns adressed by the frameworks viewpoints? ,
meta-framework Which systems engineering concepts are covered by the framework? , Framework Concept Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which concerns are does an architecture framework stakeholder have? , Framework Stakeholder and Concern Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which systems engineering concepts are exposed within a viewpoint of the framework? Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which concerns are framed by a viewpoint of the framework? , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the definition of a viewpoint of the framework? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Where is a viewpoint of the framework located in the frameworks grid? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework Which columns and rows does the frameworks grid have? , , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the definition of columns (aspects) in the frameworks grid? , , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the definition of rows (domains) in the frameworks grid? , , Framework Viewpoint Overview Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the implementation of the frameworks concepts? Framework Viewpoint Implementation Viewpoint , Framework Implementation Traceability Viewpoint
meta-framework How is a viewpoint implemented (which stereotypes /model elements are used)? , Framework Viewpoint Implementation Viewpoint
meta-framework What is the purpose of a viewpoint in the framwork? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which presentations are available for a viewpoint in the framwork? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which dependencies to other viewpoints exist for a viewpoint of the framework? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework How does a viewpoint of the framework support the processes and best practises of the INCOSE SE Handbook or other system engineering standards? , , Framework Viewpoint Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Which views of the frameworks viewpoints are present in the system model? Grid Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework Why does a stakeholder have this specific concern ? , Framework Stakeholder and Concern Definition Viewpoint
meta-framework What are the frameworks model elements to be used in system models? , , Framework Implementation Traceability Viewpoint , Framework Stereotype Overview Viewpoint
organization What are the normal and extreme environmental conditions for normal operation, for not operational, for storage, and for transport? , , Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
organization What partys of the organization, enterprise, or operational entity are needed to achieve an intended operational capability? Operational Performer Viewpoint
organization What are the relationships between the partys involved in the operation of the intended solution? , , Operational Performer Viewpoint
organization Which performers or resources are necessary to operate the intended solution? , , Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
reliability What are the reliability requirements of functions assigned to the HW items?
reliability What is the allocated reliability for a single function?
reliability What are the reliability requirements of functions assigned to SW that is allocated to the HW item?
reliability What is the allocated reliability for the complete item?
requirement What are the non-functional requirements imposed on the system? , , , System Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement What are the requirements that a Stakeholder imposes on the system? Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement Which are the interface requirements imposed on the system? System Requirement Definition Viewpoint , System Context Exchange Viewpoint
requirement What are the requirements of environmental conditions imposed on the system? System Requirement Definition Viewpoint , Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement What defines a valid solution towards the customer? Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement What are the functional requirements imposed on the system? , , , System Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement Which requirements apply to a logical interface? System Context Exchange Viewpoint , Logical Internal Exchange Viewpoint
requirement what has to be validated to the customer at system level? Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement Which requirements apply to a physical interface? Physical Context Exchange Viewpoint
requirement What are the exchange requirements imposed on the system? System Requirement Definition Viewpoint
requirement What is the range of acceptable system performance, i.e. the critical, top-level performance requirements derived from the operational needs? System Requirement Definition Viewpoint , Stakeholder Requirement Definition Viewpoint
stakeholder Which external entities (external systems, environments, etc.) does a Stakeholder represent? Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
stakeholder In which phases of the life cycle is a Stakeholder involved in the project? , Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
stakeholder Which Stakeholders are relevant to the system and might impose requirements? , , , Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
stakeholder What relevant relations and influences exist between Stakeholders? Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
stakeholder Who are the (Major) Stakeholders involved in the intended solution? , , Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint , Operational Context Definition Viewpoint
stakeholder What concerns and rationals does a Stakeholder have? , Stakeholder Identification Viewpoint
story Which are the system scenarios, i.e., course of action, for the system context in which the system solution will exist? System Use Case Viewpoint
story For what purpose is the system developed or adapted? , , System Use Case Viewpoint
story Which is the operational scenario, i.e., course of action, for the mission and the context in which the system of systems solution will exist? , , Operational Story Viewpoint
story What has the system to accomplish for its users? System Use Case Viewpoint
structure What is the logical breakdown of the system? Logical Structure Definition Viewpoint
structure What is the physical breakdown of the system? , , , Physical Structure Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards Which standards, guidance, and policy are applicable to the system of interest or its system elements and their interfaces and interactions? , , Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards Which are the relevant releases of the applicable standards, guidance, and policy to be used for the development of the system of interest and its system elements? Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards Which other standards are referenced or referred to by applicable standards? Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards What is the complete identification of a standard or a specification? Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards Which terms and abbreviations are applicable to the system of interest or its system elements and their interfaces and interactions? , , , , Common Terms Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards What are the sources (e.g. a standard) of terms? , , , Common Terms Definition Viewpoint
terms and standards by which standard is an other standard superseded? Common Standards Definition Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which System Requirements are derived from Stakeholder Requirements? System Requirement Definition Viewpoint , System Requirement Traceability Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Show in a concise manner the relationships from operational capability to operational story, to operational activity, and to operational performer. , , , Operational Capability Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping What are the scenarios a system function is utilized in? , , , , , , , System Process Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which system interface is addressed by a system requirement? System Requirement Traceability Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which system function is addressed by a system requirement? System Requirement Traceability Viewpoint
traceability & mapping What is the rationale for a system requirement? System Requirement Traceability Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which functions need to be implemented in HW? Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Show in a concise manner the relationships from operational process to operational story and to operational performer. , , , Operational Process Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping What is the mapping of functions to the physical SOI physical architecture? , , , Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which system functions are dependent on a systems mode or state? System State Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which functions are allocated to which parts of the logical architecture? , , Logical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which functions and services need to be implemented in SW? Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping Which logical elements are allocated to which physical elements? , , , , Physical Logical Mapping Viewpoint
traceability & mapping which functions need to be realized by mechanical design Physical Functional Mapping Viewpoint