Self-assessment tasks

1. Revisit the ontology definition view in Figure 7.3 and consider how this applies to your organization. Change, where necessary, the different types of system element to reflect your organizational needs.
2. Think about the term "function" and what it means to you in your organization. Update the ontology to reflect your specific interpretation of this term. Relate it to both the design-related terms that have been used in this chapter and the needs-related terms that were used in Chapter 6, Needs and Requirements.
3. Compare and contrast the two different ways to visualize the allocation of functions in Figure 7.11 and Figure 7.12. Which do you prefer, and why?
4. There is an inconsistency between what is shown in Figure 7.14 and the ontology shown in Figure 7.3. Identify this inconsistency and correct it on the ontology.
5. Add to the viewpoint relationship view in Figure 7.24 to include any other perspectives that you feel may be important...