PCT Philippine College of Technology

SIA (System Integration and Architecture)

Lesson 1 Quiz 1

Essay (Explain the following Question)

1.) What is a System Integration and Architecture?

ANSWER:

System architecture is the conceptual model that defines the structure, behaviour, and more views of a
system. An architecture description is a formal description and representation of a system, organized in
a way that supports reasoning about the structures and behaviours of the system. Generating system
architecture as part of the systems engineering process can be seen as a deliberate approach to deal
with the uncertainty that characterizes these complex, unprecedented systems

2.) Terminologies of System Integration and Architecture?

ANSWER:

Terminology of Systems Integration Architecture enables new applications to use existing resources with
minimal disruption. The Systems Integration Architecture provides a bridge between the heterogeneous
operational applications and platforms. This architecture ties together the mix of platforms, operating
systems, transports, and applications. Integration of business applications between agencies and
vendors or other agencies supports electronic commerce.