SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE

1. The aim

   • Is to develop a high-quality software product.
     • The process of the SQA
       • 1. Defines the requirements for software controlled system fault / failure detection, isolation, and recovery
       • 2. Reviews the software-development processes and products for software- error prevention and / or controlled change to reduced functionality states
       • 3. Defines the process for measuring and analyzing defects as well as reliability and maintainability factors

2. Is a set of activities

   • Designed to evaluate the process by wich software is developed and maintained
     • SQA objectives
       • Quality management approach.
       • Effective software-engineering technology.
       • A multi-testing strategy is drawn.
     • SQA Goals
       • SQA activities are planned.
       • Affected groups and individuals are informed of SQA activities and results.
       • Non-compliance issues that cannot be resolved within the software project are addressed by senior management
       • Adherence of software products and activities to the applicable standards, procedures, and requirements is verified objectively.

3. An outline structure for a quality plan includes:

   • 1. Product introduction
   • 2. Product plans
   • 3. Process descriptions
   • 4. Quality goals
   • 5. Risks and risk management