Software Engineering (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133943030
Author: Ian Sommerville
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 12.1E
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Safety Critical System:
Safety-Critical System is the system where the system operations performed is always safe. The system does not provide any damage to the people or the other environment which is regardless to the specification it carries. Example of safety-critical system comprises of control process in chemical and pharmaceutical industries, control and monitoring system in aircraft.
There are two classes of safety-critical software. They are:
- Primary safety-critical software
- Secondary safety-critical software
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Six consumer products controlled by the safety critical system:
- Microwave oven
- Disposal of garbage
- Vacuum cleaner
- Food processor
- Drill or electric saw
- Heating furnace
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Software Engineering (10th Edition)
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