The OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder – Advanced (OMG-OCSMP-MBA400)

A trade study is a method for making a decision between competing alternatives based on a set of criteria, such as cost, performance, reliability, etc. A trade study allows a user to objectively determine the best means of implementing a particular function by evaluating and comparing the pros and cons of each alternative.  A trade study can also help identify trade-offs and risks associated with each alternative

According to the Survey of MBSE Methodologies  1 , a methodology is defined as a collection of related processes, methods, and tools. A process is a sequence of steps or activities that transform inputs into outputs. A method is a technique or procedure for performing a specific task. A tool is an instrument or device that supports or automates a process or method.  A methodology integrates these elements to support a specific domain or purpose.

Tagged values can be defined only as attributes of stereotypes. A tagged value is an extension of a model element with additional information that is not part of its standard properties. A tagged value is defined by an attribute of a stereotype that is applied to the model element. The attribute specifies the name and type of the tagged value. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://www.ibm.com/docs/SSB2MU_8.2.0/com.ibm.rhp.sysml.doc/topics/rhp_c_dm_sysml_profile_features.html

 In a scenario-based development approach, use case diagram could best be used to describe the scenarios. A use case diagram shows how actors interact with use cases in different scenarios or situations. A use case diagram can capture the functional requirements and goals of a system or part from different stakeholder perspectives. A use case diagram can also show how use cases are related to each other by generalization, inclusion or extension relationships. A state diagram shows how an object changes its state in response to events or stimuli. A state diagram is not suitable for describing scenarios that involve multiple actors or use cases. An activity diagram shows how actions are performed in a sequence or in parallel by objects or flows. An activity diagram is not suitable for describing scenarios that involve different situations or alternatives. A requirements diagram shows how requirements are specified, derived, satisfied or verified by model elements. A requirements diagram is not suitable for describing scenarios that involve interactions or behaviors. References: OMG-Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder – Advanced (OCUP2-ADV) Examination Guide Version 1.0, Section 4.2

This recommendation would be most effective from a MBSE perspective because it allows the system engineer and the analysts to leverage the SysML model as a source of design information and analysis input. A SysML model is a graphical and textual representation of a system and its structure, behavior, requirements, etc. By creating a SysML model for capturing the design of different types of smart-home systems, the system engineer can specify the relevant design details necessary for evaluation, such as parameters, constraints, properties, etc. The analysts can then set up executable templates/scripts to generate analysis models from the SysML model using various methods and tools. This way, the analysts can ensure that their analysis models incorporate the latest design information and are easily adaptable for different types of smart-home systems. The system engineer and the analysts can also use allocation or synchronization mechanisms to link the SysML model and the analysis models and propagate changes between them. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://sysml.org/tutorials/sysml-diagram-tutorial/

 This feature needs to be added to the systems development environment to conduct a performance simulation because it enables users to solve mathematical equations and models that represent system performance. A numerical solver is a software tool that can perform numerical analysis and computation on a given problem or model. A numerical solver can help users to evaluate system performance by solving equations that describe system behavior, properties, constraints, etc. A numerical solver can also help users to optimize system performance by finding optimal solutions or trade-offs for a given problem or model. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://sysml.org/tutorials/sysml-diagram-tutorial/

The SysML diagram type that is a modification of the UML Class diagram is the Block Definition Diagram (BDD). A BDD shows the definition of blocks in terms of their features, such as properties, operations, ports, etc. It is similar to a UML Class diagram, but it adds some features specific to SysML, such as value types, units, flow properties, etc. A block is an extension of the UML Class metaclass that can be used to model any system component with structure and behavior. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://sysml.org/tutorials/sysml-diagram-tutorial/

This configuration management strategy is likely to be most successful because it allows the engineers to work on the system model collaboratively and concurrently, while maintaining configuration control and avoiding conflicts. A configuration management tool is a software tool that helps manage changes to model elements and track their versions and history. A package is a grouping mechanism that can contain any kind of model element, such as diagrams, blocks, activities, etc. By using a configuration management tool, the engineers can check out packages for editing, which locks the elements in that package and prevents other users from modifying them. The engineers can also view packages in read-only mode by any user at any time, which allows them to see the latest version of the model without affecting it. The engineers can also receive alerts when a package they are viewing has been modified and checked-in by another user, and see the changes highlighted. This way, the engineers can stay informed and synchronized with the model updates. By not allowing packages to remain checked out overnight, the engineers can avoid holding up the work of other users who need to access or modify those packages. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://sysml.org/tutorials/sysml-diagram-tutorial/

One of the most common reasons to utilize a SysML-Modelica integration is to solve and analyze system dynamics models. Modelica is a language for modeling complex physical systems based on equations and components. SysML is a language for modeling complex systems based on diagrams and textual notations. By integrating SysML and Modelica, system dynamics models can be defined in SysML using parametric diagrams and constraint blocks, and then solved and analyzed using Modelica tools and solvers. References: https://www.omg.org/ocsmp/ocsmp-adv-exam.htm https://modelica.org/publications/newsletters/2011-1/index_html#sysml-modelica-integration