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What is the primary focus of the SQA function's estimates for the upcoming year?
What is the primary focus of the SQA function's estimates for the upcoming year?
- Estimates should not consider staff skills or project activities.
- Estimates are purely based on project requirements.
- Estimates should be based solely on equipment availability.
- Estimates should include assessment of skills and training needs. (correct)
Which activity is included in the conformance evaluation of project plans?
Which activity is included in the conformance evaluation of project plans?
- Evaluating compliance with the project tasks. (correct)
- Creating training schedules for staff.
- Determining budget allocations for projects.
- Conducting employee performance reviews.
What does the evaluation of products for acceptability assess?
What does the evaluation of products for acceptability assess?
- The required confidence level of the product for client acceptance. (correct)
- The efficiency of the software development process.
- The marketing strategies of software products.
- The cost-effectiveness of the project plan.
What is an expected output of identifying deficiencies in staff skills?
What is an expected output of identifying deficiencies in staff skills?
During which phase of the project life cycle is the SQA function particularly active?
During which phase of the project life cycle is the SQA function particularly active?
What aspect is NOT typically considered in the SQA function's planning?
What aspect is NOT typically considered in the SQA function's planning?
What is the main responsibility of the project manager in the context of project planning?
What is the main responsibility of the project manager in the context of project planning?
What is one of the tasks associated with product assurance activities?
What is one of the tasks associated with product assurance activities?
Which phase includes studying qualified manpower availability and appropriate development tools?
Which phase includes studying qualified manpower availability and appropriate development tools?
What does the project plan serve throughout its lifetime?
What does the project plan serve throughout its lifetime?
What is often necessary due to change requests originating from various sources during a project?
What is often necessary due to change requests originating from various sources during a project?
The conformance evaluation of maintenance plans should assess compliance with which of the following?
The conformance evaluation of maintenance plans should assess compliance with which of the following?
The conformance evaluation of lifecycle processes is primarily the responsibility of which function?
The conformance evaluation of lifecycle processes is primarily the responsibility of which function?
What is typically included in the process assurance activity elements?
What is typically included in the process assurance activity elements?
Which aspect is crucial to evaluate during conformance assessment of the project environment?
Which aspect is crucial to evaluate during conformance assessment of the project environment?
The consultation with experts is part of which crucial phase of project planning?
The consultation with experts is part of which crucial phase of project planning?
What is a key component in the documentation control process as stated by the planner?
What is a key component in the documentation control process as stated by the planner?
Which element is NOT a part of the project's activity descriptions?
Which element is NOT a part of the project's activity descriptions?
What are the two types of project risks discussed?
What are the two types of project risks discussed?
What aspect does the project staff organization plan include?
What aspect does the project staff organization plan include?
Why is it essential to define criteria for ending each project stage?
Why is it essential to define criteria for ending each project stage?
What type of resources does the estimation of development resources focus on?
What type of resources does the estimation of development resources focus on?
What is preferred when defining criteria for ending a project stage?
What is preferred when defining criteria for ending a project stage?
Which of the following is included in the project interfaces?
Which of the following is included in the project interfaces?
What should the quality plan provide for the project?
What should the quality plan provide for the project?
What do quality goals reflect in a developed software system?
What do quality goals reflect in a developed software system?
Which activities should the quality plan include?
Which activities should the quality plan include?
Which of the following is NOT considered a required development facility?
Which of the following is NOT considered a required development facility?
What must be considered when applying procedures and plans to small projects?
What must be considered when applying procedures and plans to small projects?
In the context of security, what is a primary responsibility of the planner?
In the context of security, what is a primary responsibility of the planner?
What type of interface serves as a measure of achieving customer quality requirements?
What type of interface serves as a measure of achieving customer quality requirements?
What increases the likelihood of project failure in development tasks?
What increases the likelihood of project failure in development tasks?
What factor often leads project leaders to avoid detailed planning in small and internal projects?
What factor often leads project leaders to avoid detailed planning in small and internal projects?
What is a key advantage of having a planned approach in small projects?
What is a key advantage of having a planned approach in small projects?
Which of the following best defines internal projects?
Which of the following best defines internal projects?
What role do change management procedures play in project planning?
What role do change management procedures play in project planning?
How can project management and customer collaboration be improved in small projects?
How can project management and customer collaboration be improved in small projects?
What is often achieved through better project planning in the context of responsibilities?
What is often achieved through better project planning in the context of responsibilities?
What is the undesirable tendency observed in project leaders of small and internal projects?
What is the undesirable tendency observed in project leaders of small and internal projects?
What outcome is likely when project management and customers work together effectively?
What outcome is likely when project management and customers work together effectively?
Study Notes
Software Quality Assurance (SQA)
- The SQA function evaluates conformance of a software product to functional and non-functional requirements, standards, and conventions, ensuring quality and a specified level of confidence is reached.
- Conformance evaluation tasks include: evaluating the project plan, software development products, the product’s required confidence level, and product maintenance plans.
- The SQA function also prepares measurement plans and conducts data collection related to software products.
Project Plan
- The Project Plan outlines the activities and tasks performed by the project team during development and operation stages of the project.
- The project manager is responsible for preparing the project plan, and this should be done before the project implementation begins.
- The process of preparing a project plan requires data collection and plan compilation phases.
Data Collection Phase
- Involves studying qualified manpower availability, appropriate development tools, potential development risks, and methods for mitigating or eliminating these risks.
- This phase includes consultations with other project managers and experts.
Project Plan Compilation Phase
- The project plan compilation phase involves putting together the project plan based on the gathered information and developing the project's elements.
- Project plan updates are common in response to change requests from the customer and other project team changes.
Elements of the Project Plan
- The elements of the project plan address key aspects of the project, including development facilities, documentation control, security, and quality planning elements.
Required Development Facilities
- Include hardware, laboratories, software and hardware development tools, office space, and other items needed for successful project development.
Documentation Control
- Defines the list of controlled documents and quality records for the project.
- It includes a work instruction for the project's documentation control.
Security Including Virus Protection
- Defines security controls for project documents, code in processes, and software products.
- Special work instructions might be required for certain projects involving sensitive data or security requirements.
Quality Plan Elements
- Provide a detailed outline of quality considerations and steps in the project.
- These include defining quality goals, outlining procedures and work instructions, specifying criteria for ending each project stage, and planning for change management.
Quality Goals
- Define the quality requirements for the developed software system, reflecting the major acceptance criteria outlined in the customer's requirements document.
- Serve as objective measures to ensure the achievement of the customer's quality expectations.
Procedures and Work Instructions
- Defined based on combined quality assurance and development considerations.
Criteria for Ending each Project Stage
- A criterion for ending project development stages, agreed upon by the customer and developer, ensures a smooth flow of the development process.
- Requires defining the criteria (using quantitative criteria over qualitative ones) and defining the responsible body for applying the criteria.
Development Plans and Quality Plans for Small Projects
- Adaptations to standard procedures are needed for smaller projects to accommodate their specific needs and ensure successful project completion.
Recommended Quality Plan for Small Projects
- Identifies that quality goals, procedures, and work instructions should be outlined for small projects, even though they are less elaborate than those for bigger projects.
- It's important to define clear quality goals for small projects which can include:
- A more comprehensive and thorough understanding of tasks.
- Greater responsibility for meeting obligations by assigning project commitments.
- Better understanding with respect to the requirements and schedule, allowing for more effective collaboration between the developer and the customer.
- Enhanced project control where management and customers can effectively track progress and identify potential delays early on.
Development Plans and Quality Plans for Internal Projects
- Addresses the unique considerations for projects developed internally within an organization, which may involve different departments or the whole organization.
- Internal projects often involve development of software packages for internal use or for the software market.
- Internal projects may be large-scale, but the commonality is that no external body is involved as a customer.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) and project planning strategies. You will explore how SQA ensures a product meets functional and non-functional requirements, and learn about the key steps involved in preparing a project plan. Test your knowledge on data collection and evaluation processes in software projects.
