The SQA Plan and Elements (Midterms)

Question 1

Deals with the activities and tasks the SQA function is required to carry out over the next year and enables estimating resources. The resource estimates refer to the professional knowledge and experience requirements of the various activities and tasks and classify the staff requirement accordingly.

Answer 1

The SQA Plan (SQAP)

Question 2

Is a comprehensive plan that directs the work of the SQA function for a year. It is updated during the year according to the changing and new circumstances.

Answer 2

SQAP

Question 3

Determine the order:

Determining the relevant SQAP outline elements, while considering the needs of each stakeholder in every project performed – this task is accomplished through direct discussions with the stakeholders.

Answer 3

First (1)

Question 4

Determine the order:

Finalizing the SQAP according to that agreed with the project managers: It is required to identify activities aimed at reducing or eliminating these risks to determine the expected success of handling these product risks.

Answer 4

Third (3)

Question 4

Determine the order:

Preparing the software quality assurance plan (SQAP) according to the standard required elements, considering the stakeholder needs: Special attention is given to project risks.

Answer 4

Second (2)

Question 5

Identifying and analyzing product risks in the various projects, including risks to users of the software products.

Answer 5

Fourth (4)

Question 6

Estimating the SQA function resources required for performing the SQAP: Size of function team, schedule of planned activities, skill and knowledge required, and equipment required.

Answer 6

Fifth (5)

Question 7

What are the three (3) SQAP Updating Activities?

Answer 7

• Follow-up on the SQA function’s activities and project progress and perform SQAP revisions as required.
• Follow-up on the changes performed by projects and perform necessary adaptations to the SQAP.
• Prepare periodic or on-demand status reports regarding the progress and findings of the SQAP and present the information to the organization’s quality management and project management.

Question 8

Defining measurements (metrics) to evaluate software quality and the performance of the SQA function. These metrics should enable assessing the level of achieving the organization and project objectives.

Answer 8

Sixth (6)

Question 9

What are the three (3) SQAP Elements?

Answer 9

• SQA Process Implementation Activity Elements
• Product Assurance Activity Elements
• Process Assurance Activity Elements