Sociotechnical Systems

Question 1
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
There are ________ overlapping stages in the lifetime of large and complex sociotechnical systems.
two
three
four
five
Explanation:
The stages are Procurement, Development and Operation.
Question 2
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
What are the two ways to view the human error of a sociotechnical system?
hardware and software approach
management and users approach
person and systems approach
all of the mentioned
Explanation:
The answer is self explanatory.
Question 3
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Which layer is missing in the sociotechnical system stack as shown below:
organizational layer
application layer
physical layer
transport layer
Explanation:
The application layer This layer delivers the application-specific functionality
Question 4
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Sociotechnical systems are deterministic.
True
False
Explanation:
Sociotechnical systems are non-deterministic partly because they include people and partly because changes to the hardware, software, and data in these systems are so frequent
Question 5
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Consider an example of a system which has a police command and control system that may include a geographical information system to provide details of the location of incidents. What kind of system the example represents?
Complex System
Technical computer-based system
Sociotechnical System
Both Complex and Sociotechnical System
Explanation:
Complex systems are usually hierarchical and so include other systems.
Question 6
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
In a sociotechnical system, you need to consider reliability from perspectives namely:
only software reliability
only hardware reliability
hardware and software reliability
hardware, software and operator reliability
Explanation:
In a sociotechnical system, you need to consider reliability from all three perspectives.
Question 7
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
A sociotechnical system is a system that includes
people
software
hardware
all of the mentioned
Explanation:
A sociotechnical system is a system that includes people, software, and hardware to show that you need to take a systems perspective on security and dependability.
Question 8
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Human and organizational factors such as organizational structure and politics have a significant effect on the operation of sociotechnical systems.
True
False
Explanation:
As people are a part of the system, hence they affect the sociotechnical system.
Question 9
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Which property of a sociotechnical system depends on the technical system components, its operators, and its operating environment?
security
usability
volume
reliability
Explanation:
Usability reflects how easy it is to use the system.
Question 10
Marks : +2 | -2
Pass Ratio : 50%
Which property of a sociotechnical system varies depending on how the component assemblies are arranged and connected?
security
usability
volume
reliability
Explanation:
The volume of a system (the total space occupied) varies depending on how the component assemblies are arranged and connected.