Quality Assurance Activities and Factors

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What are some factors that affect the required intensity of quality assurance activities in a project?

Project factors and Team factors

How does the professional qualification of team members impact quality assurance activities?

It affects the ability of the team to perform quality assurance activities effectively

What role does team acquaintance with the project play in quality assurance?

Familiarity with the project and experience in the area

Why is the availability of staff members who can support the team important for quality assurance?

They can provide professional support to the team Signup and view all the answers

How does the percentage of new staff members in the team affect quality assurance?

It may impact the team's familiarity with the project Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of team members' experience in the area for quality assurance activities?

It can contribute to more effective quality assurance practices Signup and view all the answers

What are project life cycle quality assurance activities linked to?

Completion of a project phase, accomplishment of a project milestone, etc. Signup and view all the answers

How are quality assurance activities integrated into the development plan?

They are integrated based on one or more software development models. Signup and view all the answers

What are quality assurance planners for a project required to determine?

The list of quality assurance activities needed for the project. Signup and view all the answers

What factors do quality assurance planners need to consider for each quality assurance activity?

Timing, type of activity, performer, and required resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of team members' professional qualification in quality assurance activities?

It influences the efficiency and effectiveness of the quality assurance process. Signup and view all the answers

Why is team acquaintance with the project important for quality assurance activities?

It helps in better understanding the project requirements and context. Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Verification' as per IEEE Std 610.12-1990.

Verification is the process of evaluating a system or component to determine whether the products of a given development phase satisfy the conditions imposed at the start of that phase. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consideration affecting the plan related to the team's acquaintance with the project?

Degree of team acquaintance with the subject. Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Validation' according to IEEE Std 610.12-1990.

Validation is the process of evaluating a system or component during or at the end of the development process to determine whether it satisfies specified requirements. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Qualification' in the context of software development?

Qualification is the process used to determine whether a system or component is suitable for operational use. Signup and view all the answers

What does IEEE Std 610.12-1990 define as 'Verification'?

Verification is the process of evaluating a system or component to ascertain if it meets the conditions set at the beginning of a development phase. Signup and view all the answers

What are the three aspects of quality assurance of a software product examined under the rubrics of verification, validation, and qualification?

Report, code, etc. Signup and view all the answers