In systems engineering, the T&E effort
is aimed at ensuring a consistent and coordinated approach to
system testing with a changing focus at each of the
lifecycle stages. The T&E effort aims to
test and evaluate the system progressively as it passes through
the lifecycle to identify problems early to avoid costly and
time consuming rectifications later.
T&E is a major
technical risk mitigation measure. Testing can be expensive and time-consuming,
requiring specialised test equipment, highly trained personnel, as well as
expensive operating costs and facilities.
The entire T&E
effort is managed by a formal plan called the Test
and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
Other topics in our resources on Systems Engineering related to T&E include: