Software Quality Management

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What is the primary concern of software quality management?

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Ensuring that developed software systems are 'fit for purpose', meeting user needs, performing efficiently and reliably, and being delivered on time and within budget.

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Why is formalized quality management particularly important in large software development teams?

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It establishes a framework of organizational processes and standards that lead to high-quality software, especially for long-lifetime systems developed for external clients.

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What are the two levels at which quality management operates?

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Organizational level and project level.

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What does quality management involve at the project level?

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Application of specific quality processes, checking adherence to planned processes, and ensuring that project outputs meet defined standards.

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What is the difference between quality assurance and quality control in software quality management?

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Quality assurance involves defining processes and standards to achieve high-quality products, while quality control applies these processes to eliminate products that do not meet quality standards.

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Why should the quality management team be independent from the software development group?

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To provide an objective view of software quality without being influenced by development issues.

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What is a quality plan in software development?

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A document that sets out the quality goals for a project and defines the processes and standards to be used.

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What are some key components of a quality plan as suggested by Humphrey?

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Product introduction, product plans, process descriptions, quality goals, and risks and risk management.

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How does traditional quality management differ from agile development in terms of documentation?

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Traditional quality management relies on extensive documentation, while agile development aims to minimize documentation.

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What is the subjective nature of software quality assessment?

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It involves using judgment to determine whether an acceptable level of quality has been achieved, as software quality cannot always be objectively measured.